Serving & Scoring
This is the name/type of serve players are required to use in the game of Badminton
Underhand Serve
In which country did badminton originate?
England
This basic badminton shot is used to send the birdie high and deep into the opponent's court
clear
Players will serve from this side of the court at the start/beginning of each game
The early birdies in badminton were made of feathers from this bird
goose
This delicate shot is played close to the net, often forcing the opponent to play a lifting shot
drop shot
What is the term used when the score is 20-20
deuce
This country has won the most Olympic gold medals in badminton
China
When a player lifts the birdie high and deep into the opponent's court to create recovery time, it's called what
lift or clear
If the birdie hits the net during a serve but still goes over to the opponent's side, what is the ruling?
let
When did badminton become an Olympic sport?
1992
A powerful smash executed while jumping in the air, often seen in men's singles, is known as what
jump smash
Approximately how fast can a birdie travel during a professional badminton match?
300 miles per hour
Besides feathers, early shuttlecocks were also made with a base composed of this material.
cork
A shot played diagonally across the court, creating an angle and making it difficult for the opponent to return, is known as what
cross-court shot