Badminton Written Test

Name:
Match the definition with the correct term
1.
Scoring a point where the
opponent is unable to return the
service

A. Smash

2.
Stroke that sends the shuttle
high and deep over the opponent to
the back of the court

C. Ace

3.
Area on each side of the court,
narrow strips between the two side
boundary lines, used only for doubles
play

E. Let

B. Toss

D. Rally

F. Fault
G. Clear

4.
Stroke in which the shuttle falls
just over the net to the floor
5.
Denotes an infraction of the
rules resulting in a point for the other
team
6.
Permitting the serve to be taken
over or to replay a point
7.
Powerful downward stroke using
wrist snap to end the point
8.
This determines who will serve
first and from which court
9.
An exchange of the shuttle
between opponents by a series of
strokes

H. Drop Shot
I. Alley

True or False (Circle the correct answer)

10. True False- Hair pin is an underhand shot that travels directly over the net from
one side to the other side of the court.
11. True False- A serve must be hit with an underhand motion and contact below the
waist.
12. True False- A shuttle hitting the net is good and play continuous (including on
the serve) if all other aspects of the play is legal.
13. True False- All players do not have to be inside the lines of their respective
service courts at the point of contact during the serve.
14. True False- The team that loses the game serves first the next game.
Multiple Choice
15. Which of the following is not good sportsmanship?
a. Congratulating an opponent on a good shot
b. Asking that points be replayed when shots are close to the line
c. Asking if an opponent is ready
d. Stopping the service when and opponent is not ready
16. What term indicates a violation of rules?
a. Fault
b. Feint
c. Replay
d. Let
17. When should the score be called out?
a. At the end of each point
b. When the score changes
C. Before each serve
18. You must win by ___ points?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
19. If the score is 7-4, the serving team should serve from the:
a. Left side
b. Right side
c. Back court
d. Front court
Short Answer
20. During the serve it is a fault if? List 3 (3 points)

21. Describe when you would want to use a clear shot. (1point)

22. Name three strategies used in doubles play. (3 points)

23. Name three strategies when you are serving to your opponent. (3 points)

24. Why is it important to communicate with your partner when playing doubles? (1
point)