Badminton Rules Quiz

What is the height of the net in the center of the court?

• 5 feet

• 5 feet 1 inch

• 5 feet 2 inches

• 5 feet 3 inches

In singles, the serve must be delivered to which area of the opponent's court?

• Anywhere

• Diagonally opposite service box

• Same side service box

• Directly across the net

How many points does a game play to under the current scoring system?

• 11

• 15

• 21

• 30

What is required for a player or team to win a match?

• Win 1 out of 3 games

• Win 2 out of 3 games

• Win 3 out of 5 games

• Win 4 out of 7 games

When was badminton officially added to the Olympics?

• 1972

• 1988

• 1992

• 1996

What happens if the score reaches 20-all?

• The side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins the game

• The game continues indefinitely until one side has a 2-point lead

• The first player to score 22 points wins

• A tie-breaker game is played

Where did badminton originate?

• China

• India

• England

• Japan

What is the maximum number of consecutive serves a player can have in singles under the current rules?

• 1

• 2

• There is no limit as long as the player keeps winning points

• 3

What is the rule regarding the shuttlecock hitting the ceiling?

• The rally continues

• A let is called

• The player who hit the shuttle loses the rally

• The rally is replayed without penalty

What was badminton originally called when it was played in India?

• Battledore

• Shuttlecock

• Poona

• Featherball