Shots & Skills
What shot starts every rally?
A serve
How many points are needed to win an official game?
21
What is used to hit the shuttle?
Racket
How many players are on each side in doubles?
2
Is badminton an Olympic sport?
Yes
What is the name of a powerful overhead attacking shot?
Smash
If the score reaches 20–20, what is this situation called?
Deuce (or tied at 20-all)
What is the object hit back and forth in badminton called?
A shuttlecock (or shuttle)
In a game, if the scores are 20-19 and its your serve at 20, what side do you serve in your side of the court? (right/left)
Even -> Right
What is another common name for a shuttlecock?
Birdie
What shot barely clears the net and lands close to it?
A drop/close shot
Can a player score a point when serving and when receiving? (Yes/No)
Yes
What is the bottom part of the racket that players hold called?
The grip/handle
What direction do you serve in an official match? (For example: Straight.... or diagonal....)
Diagonal
Which country is generally considered the birthplace of modern badminton?
England
What do you call a series of shots exchanged before a point is won?
A rally
What is the maximum score a game can reach before it must end? Hint - (minimum: 25)
30
What is the stringed part of the racket called?
A Head
In doubles, are the side lines included or excluded for a point?
Included
True or False: A shuttle is the fastest object in racket sports.
True
Which shot is usually used to force your opponent to move to the back of the court?
A clear/long shot
If the score is 29–29, what score wins the game?
30-29
Which piece of equipment separates the two sides of the court?
The Net
Which court is longer: the singles court or the doubles court?
The doubles court
What is faster: the average tennis serve or a professional badminton smash?
A professional smash