Badminton Flashcards
a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net.
Badminton
How many play setups are there?
- singles
- doubles (mixed opt.)
T or F
Players score points by striking a shuttlecock (birdie)with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents’ half of the court
True
T or F
A rally continues once the shuttlecock has struck the ground, and each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net
False (a rally ends)
a feathered projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racquet sports
The shuttlecock (or Birdie)
The feathers create much ____________, causing the
shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball.
higher drag
T or F
Shuttlecocks have a much lower top speed in badminton, when compared to other racquet sports.
F (Higher Top Speed)
T or F
shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, competitive badminton is played indoors.
True
T or F
Badminton is also played outdoors as a casual recreational activity, often as a garden or beach game
True
The beginnings of Badminton can be traced to?
Mid-18th century of British India
Who created the badminton?
British military officers
Badminton game also came to be known as?
Poona
Why badminton can be also called as poona?
Being particularly popular in the British garrison town Poona (now Pune)
how does british request h2o
excurse me, cun we have WOO AAHH
T or F
This game was taken by retired officers back to asia where it developed and rules were set out
F (England)
When was the new sport badminton was launched (properly i think)
1873 at the Badminton House, Gloucestershire,
Who owned the badminton house?
Duke of Beaufort
The game’s official name
became>
Badminton (peppa pig)