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WorksheetsBadminton Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 50mins
In ancient times, Badminton was once referred to as:
Battleminton
Battledore
Gentleman's Tennis
In what year did Badminton first become an Olympic sport?
1972
1992
1892
In which city was Badminton first played in the Olympics?
Munich
Los Angeles
Barcelona
What are THREE equipment items needed for badminton to successfully be played?
How high (in feet) is the badminton net IN THE MIDDLE?
5 feet
5 feet 1 inch
6 feet
How high (in feet) is the badminton net AT THE POLES?
5 feet
5 feet 1 inch
6.5 feet
What other name can the shuttlecock go by?
Whiffle ball
Birdie
Goose
What type of scoring is used in Badminton?
Rally Scoring
Serve-to-Score
Selective Scoring
When the server’s score is an EVEN number, they will serve from the (a) side of the court.
When the server’s score is an ODD number, they will serve from the (a) side of the court.
The serve must be served how?
Overhand
Underhand
Thrown by hand
The serve must be delivered to the ____ court from the server, and behind the short service line.
Linear
Perpendicular
A shuttle/birdie that lands ON the line is considered:
In
Out
Redo
How many times can you hit the birdie in a row?
One (1) time
Two (2) times
Unlimited
Badminton is played to (a) points, and must be won by at least (b) points.
What is the cap (maximum) score you can go to?
22
25
30
Match the following
A violation of any of the rules
Fault
When a person scores a point on a hard, nonreturnable hit into the opponent's court
Ace
Playing 2 out of 3 games
Match
A high shot that is returned quickly (usually overhand)
Smash
Any stroke made on the non-racket side of the body
Backhand
Match the following
When the birdie is hit back & forth between opposing teams consecutively
Rally
The side are between the singles court and doubles court
Alley
Any stroke made on the racket side of the body
Forehand
A point awarded due to the failure to make contact between the racket and birdie
Miss
The object the players hit over the net in badminton.
shuttlecock
Write one (1) example of a fault in badminton.
BONUS QUESTION: What year did Mrs. Thomas graduate high school?
