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Introduction and History of Badminton

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which early name for badminton reflects its playful beginnings with British officers in India?

a)

Poona in the cantonment town

b)

Battledore and shuttlecock

c)

Beaufort’s ancestral house

d)

Gloucestershire lawn pastime

2.

Badminton gained its modern name from an English estate. What reasoning best explains why that location influenced the sport’s naming?

a)

It hosted the first Olympic finals in 1992

b)

It was where official rules were written in 1893

c)

It was the Duke of Beaufort’s home where it was played most

d)

It was the Indian town where officers first tried it

3.

In badminton, which action correctly earns a point during regular play?

a)

Striking the shuttlecock over the net and it lands in

b)

Hitting the shuttlecock into the net deliberately

c)

Swinging the racket twice before contacting the shuttle

d)

Catching the shuttlecock and dropping it to the floor

4.

During a rally, what is the correct procedure for contacting the shuttlecock?

a)

Let it bounce, then strike it upward

b)

Pass it by hand to a teammate

c)

Strike it twice to add more power

d)

Strike it once before it crosses the net

5.

Which item is NOT essential for playing a standard badminton match?

a)

Insulated water bottle

b)

Sport-specific attire

c)

Regulation height net

d)

Lightweight shuttlecock

e)

Racket with grip tape

6.

In doubles badminton, which formation is typically used when your team is defending against smashes and clears?

a)

Stacked middle formation narrowing angles

b)

Rotating triangle formation switching lanes

c)

Side-by-side formation covering wide court

d)

Front-and-back formation covering deep court

7.

What is one key responsibility for a singles player during rallies?

a)

Stand beside partner to block wide angles

b)

Rotate front and back after every serve

c)

Stay front position to set up partner attacks

d)

Hit the shuttle across the net when it comes

8.

During a badminton serve, which action makes the serve legal?

a)

Striking at shoulder height with flat swing

b)

Striking below the knee with downward swing

c)

Striking above the waist with level swing

d)

Striking below the waist with upward swing

9.

While receiving a serve, what must the receiver’s feet do?

a)

Lift heels as the server swings

b)

Step forward to meet the shuttle

c)

Shuffle slightly to adjust stance

d)

Remain stationary at the starting spot

10.

A player swings at the shuttle during a serve and completely misses. What is the correct ruling?

a)

Contact fault; warning only

b)

Let; replay the serve

c)

Service fault; point lost

d)

No fault; play continues

11.

In badminton, what wins a game when both sides reach 20 points?

a)

Any side first to 21 points

b)

Any side gaining a 2-point lead

c)

Any side winning two rallies

d)

Any side serving three times

12.

Which statement best describes the number of games and points in a match?

a)

Two games to 15 points

b)

Five games to 11 points

c)

Three games to 21 points

d)

One game to 30 points

13.

Which serve generally uses a shorter swing near the service line in singles?

a)

Overhead lob serve

b)

Forehand power serve

c)

Sidearm flick serve

d)

Backhand single serve

14.

A game reaches 29–29. What determines the winner from this point?

a)

Next side to win two rallies

b)

Next side to gain a 2-point lead

c)

Next side to win on serve only

d)

Next side to score the 30th point

15.

Which term names the back boundary line at each end of a badminton court, parallel to the net?

a)

Short Service Line

b)

Baseline

c)

Backcourt

d)

Center Line

16.

A legal serve in badminton must reach which specific line from the net?

a)

Center Line

b)

Baseline

c)

Short Service Line

d)

Forecourt line

17.

Which statement about Ratchanok Intanon is accurate?

a)

Born in Bangkok, Thailand in 1990

b)

First Thai ranked No.1 in men’s singles

c)

Started playing badminton at age twelve

d)

Became world champion in women’s singles in 2013

18.

If the birdie hits the line it is out.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

I must serve diagonally and passed the service line in a true game of Badminton.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Other than the serve, if the birdie hits the net and goes over it is legal.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The technical term for a birdie is a shuttlecock

a)

True

b)

False

22.
How many times can you hit the shuttle on a side?
a)
2
b)
1
c)
3
d)
Doesn't matter