TERMS

Question 1

is a term that defines strokes played from the back of a badminton court to the deep rear area of the opponent’s half.

Answer 1

High clear shot

Question 2

is a shot by hitting the bird straight forward at the back of the court. It is an offensive play employed by player.

Answer 2

Drive

Question 3

It is also a shot where player can place shuttle in any direction to the court in a fast speed.

Answer 3

Drive

Question 4

is hitting the shuttlecock directly to the ground with a maximum power. It is an offensive play employed by player.

Answer 4

Smash

Question 5

It is also a shot where player kill the bird to stop the rally for.

Answer 5

Smash

Question 6

is a shot from the backcourt, hit softly so that the shuttle will travel just above and over the net. It is an offensive play employed by player. It is also a very good shot when your opponent is far from net. You can use this as a deception play by having an action of a very hard smash then hit the shuttle soft for a drop.

Answer 6

Drop

Question 7

is a shot heading to the net and player return just above and over the net. It is an offensive play employed by player. It is also a very good shot when your opponent is far from the net.

Answer 7

Net Shot

Question 8

It is a difficult shot, because it requires a very good control of the touch of the shuttle by the racket, but practice develops mastery of the skill. You can use this as a deception play by having an action of a high clear then hit the shuttle soft close to net.

Answer 8

Net Shot

Question 9

Any person playing Badminton.

Answer 9

Player

Question 10

The basic contest in Badminton between opposing sides each of one or two players. (2 out 3 games)

Answer 10

Match

Question 11

A match where there is one player on each of the opposing sides.

Answer 11

Singles

Question 12

A match where there are two players on each of the opposing sides.

Answer 12

Doubles

Question 13

The side having the right to serve.

Answer 13

Serving side

Question 14

The side opposing the serving side.

Answer 14

Receiving side

Question 15

A sequence of one or more strokes starting with the service, until the shuttle ceases to be in play.

Answer 15

Rally

Question 16

A movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit the shuttle.

Answer 16

Stroke

Question 17

the back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines.

Answer 17

Backcourt

Question 18

another name for the shuttlecock

Answer 18

Bird or birdie

Question 19

An illegal tactic also called a sling or throw, in which the shuttle is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a stroke.

Answer 19

Carry

Question 20

Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts.

Answer 20

Center Line

Question 21

A shot hit deep to the opponent’s back court.

Answer 21

Clear

Question 22

Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines.

Answer 22

Court

Question 23

A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.

Answer 23

Drive

Question 24

A shot hit softly and with finesse to fall rapidly and close to the net on the opponent’s side.

Answer 24

Drop

Question 25

A violation of the playing rules, either in serving, receiving, or during play (see common faults listed

Answer 25

Fault

Question 26

A quick wrist and forearm rotation that surprises an opponent by changing an apparently soft shot into a faster passing one; used primarily on the serve and at the net.

Answer 26

Flick

Question 27

Front third of the court, between the net and the short service line.

Answer 27

Forecourt

Question 28

Fast, downward shot that cannot be returned; a “put away.

Answer 28

Kill

Question 29

A legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.

Answer 29

Let

Question 30

In singles, the back boundary line. In doubles a line 2 l/2 feet inside the back boundary line. The serve may not go past this line.

Answer 30

Long Service Line

Question 31

A series of games (2 out of 3 games), to determine a winner

Answer 31

Match

Question 32

Shot hit from the forecourt that just clears the net and drops sharply.

Answer 32

Net Shot

Question 33

Gentle shot played by pushing the shuttle with little wrist motion, usually from net or midcourt to the opponent’s midcourt.

Answer 33

Push Shot

Question 34

Instrument used by player to hit shuttlecock

Weight: About 3 ounces. Length: 27 inches. Made of: Ceramic, graphite, or boron frame; beef-gut string.

Answer 34

Racket

Question 35

this occurs when the players hit the bird back and forth several times before one side scores a point

Answer 35

Rally

Question 36

players put the shuttlecock into play for points by “serving” it to opponents, hitting it over the net into a special part of the court near their opponent

Answer 36

Serve or Service

Question 37

Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and doubles play.

Answer 37

Service Court

Question 38

The line 6 l/2 feet from the net which a serve must reach to be legal.

Answer 38

Short Service Line

Question 39

the name for the object that players hit, made of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers in an open conical shape.

Answer 39

Shuttlecock

Question 40

when a shuttle is floated high into the air, a player has time to unleash a powerful overhand shot straight to the floor of the opposing court

Answer 40

Smash