Name:_________________________

Tell me what you know about Badminton

Multiple Choice. Read the question carefully and then circle the correct answer(s). 1. In what two continents does badminton find its origins? (Circle the two correct choices) a. Africa b. South America c. Asia d. Europe 2. In badminton, performers play a rally until they have reached this score. a. 15 b. 12 c. 21 d. 20 3. Which one of the following is not a way badminton can be played. a. Singles b. Doubles c. Squads of 4 d. Mixed doubles 4. How many times can you hit the shuttle before you have to send it back over the net? a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 1 5. An illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before

being released; also called a "sling" or "throw". a. Let b. Carry c. Smash d. Serve 6. The stroke used to put the shuttlecock into play at the start of each rally; also called a "service". a. Drop Shot b. Clear
c. Smash d. Serve 7. Why is it important to be aware of the net when playing at the front of the court? a. If you are not aware of the net you risk running into it a getting injured b. It is not important to be aware of it. It's not like it moves c. you risk hurting the net if you hit it with your racket, which results in a 1 point deduction from your teams score d. none of these answers explain the importance of net awareness

Name:_________________________ True or False Circle the correct answer. 1. The side that lost the game is the side that serves first in the next match. (True/False) 2. A point is scored on every rally. (True/False) 3. When beginning a game of badminton the first serve is served on the left. (True/False) 4. When performing a toss serve, weight is transferred from the back foot to the front. (True/False) 5. When performing an overhead clear, the target is the front part of the court, before the short service line. (True/False) 6. It is okay to hit your partner with a racket is they caused your team to lose the game. (True/False)

Short Answer Write your complete thought below the question. 1. Describe to me what a person performing the long serve looks like. (The long serve is the where you hit the shuttle below the waist.) e.x. The feet are staggered. The shuttle is held in the non dominate hand.

2. When playing doubles badminton, how many people will be playing in a rally?