PED 032 Badminton Exam Study Guide

Comprehensive Question and Answer flashcards for PED 032 Badminton Exam covering history, specs, shot types, serves, footwork, and scoring rules.

What were the ancient origins of badminton in Ancient China?

It was played in ancient civilizations like Ancient China as battledore and shuttlecock.

What was badminton called in 18th Century India, and who brought it to England in the 1860s?

It was known as Poona and was brought to England by British officers.

When and where was modern badminton officially launched?

In 1873 at Badminton House, Gloucestershire (owned by the Duke of Beaufort).

When was the International Badminton Federation (IBF) founded, and with how many founding members?

It was founded in 1934 with 9 founding members.

In what year did the Philippines become a member of the IBF, and what was its member number?

The Philippines became the 21st member of the IBF in 1950.

Who was the first Filipino Olympic qualifier in badminton, and in which Olympic Games did she compete?

Weena Lim, who qualified for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

According to studies mentioned in the transcript, how many years can racket sports like badminton add to life expectancy?

Up to 6 years.

What are the structural features of a shuttlecock?

It is cone-shaped with a hard cork tip and 16 feathers, commonly called a Birdie.

What is the function of the racket's shaft?

The Shaft connects the handle to the head.

What are the required net height measurements at the center and at the posts?

5 feet at the center and 5 ft 1 in at the posts.

What is the trajectory and target of a Clear (Lob) shot?

Hit deep to the opponent's backcourt in a high arc.

What is the characteristic trajectory of a Drop Shot?

Soft, gentle shot that falls close to the net.

What are the characteristics of a Drive shot?

Hard, flat, straight-line shot hit fast across the net.

How is a Smash shot defined?

Powerful, hard downward shot meant to be unreturnable.

Which stroke is generally considered the main weakness for many badminton players?

Overhead Backhand.

What is the trajectory and landing spot of a Low Serve?

Softly over the net, landing near the short service line.

What is the characteristic and purpose of a Drive Serve?

Flat, fast toward the back of the court to provoke a mishit.

What is the trajectory of a Flick / High Serve?

Higher trajectory over the opponent's reach.

From which side of the court must a player serve when their score is an even number?

Right-hand side.

From which side of the court must a player serve when their score is an odd number?

Left-hand side.

What system forms the core of badminton footwork?

A 6-point footwork system moving outward from a central base point.

What pattern defines the V-Back Formation in footwork?

Two arrows pointing forward/outward from base forming a V shape.

What pattern defines the X-Formation in footwork?

Two arrows crossing each other.

What are the physical characteristics of a Defensive Stance?

Feet apart, lowered stance, racket ready.

How is an Attacking Stance executed to generate power for a smash?

Weight shifted to dominant leg, pushing off ground to generate power for a smash.

What is a 'Let' call in badminton and what happens after it is called?

A call made by the umpire to restart a point where no point is awarded and the serve is replayed.

What are the consequences of committing a Fault or Penalty?

Results in losing the rally; the opponent is awarded 1 point and the serve.

What happens if a serve lands out-of-bounds?

It is a fault, and the opponent receives 1 point.

How is a winner determined when a game reaches a 20-20 tie, and what is the maximum point cap?

The first side to gain a 2-point lead wins, up to a maximum cap of 30 points.

At what point milestone do teams switch sides during the 3rd game of a match?

When the leading team reaches 11 points in the final game.

What is the main purpose of badminton rules?

Ensures fair play, safety, and structured competition.