LESSON 1

Question 1

The beginning of badminton can be traced to _ century in British India, where it was created by _ stationed there.

Answer 1

mid-18th
British military officers

Question 2

The game was known as ‘_’, named for a city southeast of Bombay (India). During this time British military officers stationed there became attracted to the game, taking the concept home with them

Answer 2

POONA

Question 3

_referred as ball of badminton were preferred by the upper class in windy or wet conditions but ultimately the shuttlecock stock. This game was taken by retired officers back to England where it developed and rules were set out.

Answer 3

balls of wool

Question 4

The _ adding a net to the traditional English game of battledore and shuttlecock.

Answer 4

Englishmen

Question 5

_, a London toy dealer, published a booklet named “Badminton Battledore-a new game” but unfortunately no copy has survived

Answer 5

1860
Isaac Spratt

Question 6

the first set of rules was published by the Badminton Association of England and officially launched badminton in a house called “_” at 6 Waverly Grove, Portsmouth, England

Answer 6

1893
Dunbar

Question 7

Badminton has been an Olympic Sport with five events namely

Answer 7

1992
* Men’s Singles
* Women’s Singles
* Men’s Doubles
* Women’s Doubles
* Mixed Doubles

Question 8

Badminton made its debut as a demonstration sport in Olympic Games in _.

Answer 8

1972
Munich

Question 9

The mixed doubles event made at Atlanta Olympic Games.

Answer 9

1996

Question 10

When the _ was founded (as the _), its head office was located in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

Answer 10

BWF
IBF

Question 11

On _ the head office was relocated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Answer 11

October 1 2005

Question 12

Its current president is _

Answer 12

Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen

Question 13

The BWF currently has _ nations around the world and organized into _confederations.

Answer 13

176 member
5 continental

Question 14

5 CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION

Answer 14

ASIA
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
OCEANIA

Question 15

EQUIPMENTS OF BADMINTON

Answer 15

BADMINTON NET
RACKET
SHUTTLECOCK
BADMINTON SHOES

Question 16

The _is placed in the middle of the court and separates the playing areas. It is 5 feet 1 inch high at the ends and 5 feet high in the middle.

Answer 16

BADMINTON NET

Question 17

A _is used to hit the shuttlecock over the net. Modern _are often made of carbon fiber composite and have a square or oval head.

Answer 17

RACKET

Question 18

The _is hit over the net by players. It has a round base and feathers stuck into It. Modern _are often made of plastic instead of feathers because they are cheaper and more durable.

Answer 18

SHUTTLECOCK

Question 19

_are designed to help players move quickly and give them traction. They should provide good grip and cushioning.

Answer 19

BADMINTON SHOES

Question 20

Here are 5 basic badminton skills:

Answer 20

• GRIP
  *SERVE
  *FOOTWORK
  *STANCE
• STROKE

Question 21

GRIP

Answer 21

Forehand Grip
Backhand Grip

Question 22

_hold the racket as if shaling hands, ensuring the “V” formed by your thumb and index finger aligns with the racket handle

Answer 22

Forehand Grip

Question 23

_Adjust by placing your thumb against the wider side of the racket handle for support.

Answer 23

Backhand Grip

Question 24

Stance

Answer 24

Attacking Stance
Defensive Stance

Question 25

Body leans forward with knees slightly bent for quick movements.

Answer 25

Attacking Stance

Question 26

Feet shoulder-width apart, body centered, and racket held up to respond to incoming shots.

Answer 26

Defensive Stance

Question 27

Types of Serves in Badminton.

Answer 27

Low Serve High Serve Direct Serve Flick Serve

Question 28

A gentle shot over the net to land near the frant service line.

Answer 28

Low Serve

Question 29

A deep shot aimed at the back boundary line.

Answer 29

High Serve

Question 30

A fast, straight serve aimed at the opponent.

Answer 30

Direct Serve

Question 31

A quick, deceptive shot to the back of the court.

Answer 31

Flick Serve

Question 32

Effective_ includes the split step for readiness, lunges for net shots, side steps for lateral movement, backward steps for rear court coverage, and chassé steps for balance. Always return to the base position to prepare for the next shot.

Answer 32

Footwork

Question 33

STROKE

Answer 33

Clear Drop Drive Smash

Question 34

A high, deep shot to push the opponent to the backcourt.

Answer 34

Clear

Question 35

A soft shot that lands near the net to catch the opponent off- guard.

Answer 35

Drop

Question 36

A fast, flat shot traveling across the court.

Answer 36

Drive

Question 37

A powerful, downward shot to finish the rally.

Answer 37

Smash