History
Where was badminton originally created?
India
Racquet spin determines what two things at the start of the game
1. Who serves first
2. Which side of the court each team begins on
Hitting the birdie at an opponent is known as what?
Strategy
A "playing surface" is also known as a _______?
Court
How do you properly introduce yourself to your opponent at the start of the game?
Shaking Hands
What was the estate called where Badminton received it's official name?
Games are played to how many points
21 points
What is the definition of a fault?
When a mistake or error is made and a point is awarded to the opposing team.
What is the piece of equipment called that you hold in your hand?
Racquet
When serving, how does the server properly call out the score? Starting with....?
Starting with their own score first, then the opponent's score
In what part of the world did Badminton gain it's popularity?
England
The amount of attempts the server has in order to complete a successful serve
Hitting the birdie twice in succession is known as a _________?
Double Hit
The nylon piece of the BIRDIE is meant to resemble _______ of a rooster?
Feathers
Shaking hands with your opponents upon completion of the match is a sign and show of ______ to each other
RESPECT
The game of badminton made its way to USA by way of _____ who came home from _______?
Soldiers, WW1
Games played to 21, best of 3
True or False:
If the shuttle falls ON the line, the point is good?
TRUE
How high is the net supposed to be at the center?
5 feet
The score should be called out before each _______
Serve
What year did Badminton become an Olympic sport?
1992
Description of how serves must be performed
(location and stroke technique)
1) Location
-From the back R corner of the court
2) Technique
-Underhand, connecting with birdie at waist level
When the shuttle rests momentarily on the racquet during the execution of the stroke
Carry
What are the 3 other names that a BIRDIE is also known as?
Bird
Shuttle
Shuttlecock
How are teams supposed to properly rotate on the court?
Towards the server