Badminton (Quiz 1)

The ability to use the racket properly, using either the backhand or forehand grip.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Learn how to hold your racket using the forehand and backhand grip. If you are not

holding the racquet properly, you won’t be able to execute strong shots especially to

your opponent’s baseline.

It sets a player up to defend and attack effectively during a game.

(a)  

Answer explanation

A good stance sets you up to defend and attack effectively during a game! Learn the

offensive stance, defensive stance, and the net stance. You’ll find yourself at the top of

your game when you use them correctly.

It allows players to move well around the court.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Good footwork allows good movement around the court. Learn the basics of covering the

court to return your opponents’ shots!

It is the swing action to hit the shuttle.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Strokes are simply your swing action to hit the shuttle. If you don’t perform your strokes

correctly, you won’t be able to execute quality badminton shots.

It may give players an edge over their opponents right from the start of the rally.

(a)  

Answer explanation

A badminton rally starts with the serve. Learn the correct techniques to deliver good

serves. Good serves definitely give you an edge over your opponent right from the start

of the rally.

One of the most common styles of grip.

(a)  

5 types of forehand strokes.​

Answer explanation

1. Underhand Forehand

2. Side Forehand

3. Overarm Forehand

4. Overhead Forehand

5. Round the Head

Label the parts of a shuttlecock.

Answer explanation

1. Synthetic feather

2. Cork head

Three types of backhand strokes.

Answer explanation

1. Underhand Backhand

2. Side Backhand

3. Overarm Backhand

Identify the parts of a badminton racket.

Answer explanation

1. String bed

2. Racket head

3. Shaft

4. Handle