Badminton

The official name for the "Birdie" is:

Shuttle

If the score is 8-3 for you, what side of the court should you serve from?

Right

Badminton is played to _____ points

21

What type of scoring is used when playing badminton?

Serving side

At the beginning of a doubles game, the server serves a fault. Who is the next server?

The oppenent in the right service court serves next

In badminton this is an overhand hit that is powerfully hit down into the opponent's court.

Smash

If it is unclear if a birdie landed in or out, or something rolls on the court during the game, how should you handle this situation?

Call a let and have the team re-serve

A point in badminton is won when the serving team's birdie is...

hit over the net and either hits the ground or an opponent

At the beginning of a doubles game, the server serves a fault. Who is the next server?

The other teams first server

Badminton is often said to be the ___ racket sport.

Fastest

The player receiving the serve must stand still until the server strikes the "birdie". (T/F)

True

The new Rally Point scoring format that was recently adopted and used for major tournaments requires the winning team to reach 21 points for the match. (T/F)

False

Badminton was introduced in America in the _____, grew in popularity in the 1920's and 1930's and became a full-medal olympic sport in 1992.

1890's

Some researchers believe that the game of Badminton was first created in India with a name of ....

Poon

In badminton the birdie may only be hit time(s) on each side.

1