Etiquette
What must the players do before the first badminton game begins?
Shake hands and conduct the birdie toss.
In doubles, which service court does the server begin from at 0-0?
The right side of the court
True or False: The receiver may lift their racket before the serve is struck.
True- but must remain in a stationary position until contact.
In singles, which back line is played?
The outermost back boundary line
On a traditional shuttlecock, how many feathers does it have?
16 feathers
If a player disagrees with an opponents line call, what is the correct AIA response?
What happens if the server's racket head is not pointing downward at the instant of striking the shuttle?
It is a fault serve
If the receiver's partner accidentally strikes the shuttle on the serve, what is the call?
Fault- Only the correct receiver may return the serve.
In doubles, which specific line marks the limit for service depth?
The shorter, inner back service line.
What country has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton since it became an official sport?
China
During a rally, an opponents shoe comes off and causes a distraction. What is the correct call?
Let- unintentional outside interference.
If the server's foot touches the line of their service court before hitting the shuttle what is the call?
A fault
In doubles, where may the reciever's partner stand during the serve?
A shuttle lands exactly on the intersection of two line (corner). What is the ruling?
In- Any part of the line counts as in.
Badminton traces its roots to a game called Poona, which was first played in what country?
India
True or False: It is acceptable to distract an opponent with movement or noise during the serve.
False- that is unsportsmanlike conduct
AIA specifies the shuttle must be struck below the "waist". How does the AIA define waist?
The lowest rib of the server's body.
If the server swings at the shuttle but completely misses it what happens?
It is a fault and the opponents wins the point.
After the serve in doubles, do players play within the short service line or the long back line?
The full outer court (all boundaries)
Badminton officially became an Olympic sport in what year?
1992 (Barcelona)
If a player delays the match excessively between points, what may be the official issue?
A misconduct warning or fault
If the shuttle is served and clips the net but still lands correctly in the opponents service court, what is the call?
The serve is good and rally continues.
The server delivers a legal serve, but the receiver is not ready and does not attempt to return. What must be called?
Let-serve replayed
In AIA play who is responsible for making the line calls if no line judges are provided?
The players on their side of the court only.
How many feathers are used in a traditional feather shuttlecock?
16 feathers