Written Test - Badminton Rules

Front 1

At the beginning of a game, Red #1 serves to Blue #3. Blue #3 hits it to Red #2, who misses. What happens, who scores, who serves from which service court (right or left)?

Back 1

Fault is called; no one scores; Blue #3 serves from the right service court.

Front 2

During a game, Blue #3 serves to Red #2 hits it to Blue #4, Blue #4 hits it to Red #1, Red #1 misses. What happens, who scores, who serves from which service court (right or left)?

Back 2

Service fault is called and Blue #3 loses the serve; No one scores; Blue #4 serves from the left service court.

Front 3

If Blue #4 loses her serve, who is the next server and from which service court (right or left)?

Back 3

Red #1 is the next server from the right service court.

Front 4

During a game, Red #2 serves from the left service court to Blue #4. Blue #4 misses. What happens, who scores, who serves from which service court (right or left)?

Back 4

Red team scores a point; Red #2 serves from the right service court.

Front 5

At the beginning of a game, Blue #3 serves the shuttle into the net. What happens, who scores, who serves from which service court (right or left)?

Back 5

Fault is called; No one scores; Red #1 serves from the right service court.

Front 6

What has to be below the server's hand, the racquet or the shuttle?

Back 6

The racquet

Front 7

What's the real name of a "do-over" situation (doesn't count, re-serve, no score)?

Back 7

Let

Front 8

What happens if the receiving team commits a fault?

Back 8

The serving team scores a point

Front 9

A side's turn at serving is ___________.

Back 9

Inning

Front 10

The shuttle's real name is ___________.

Back 10

Shuttlecock

Front 11

What happens if the shuttle hits the top of the net on a serve?

Back 11

Nothing is called; it is acceptable as long as the shuttle falls within the legal boundary lines.

Front 12

Are the lines on the court considered inbounds or out-of-bounds?

Back 12

Inbounds

Front 13

A ___________ in Badminton is similar to a spike in Volleyball.

Back 13

Smash

Front 14

A ___________ is when the shuttle goes back and forth across the net during play.

Back 14

Rally

Front 15

What happens if one of the receivers hits the shuttle against the ceiling?

Back 15

A fault is called and the serving team scores a point

Front 16

Is a frame shot good, a let, or a fault?

Back 16

Good

Front 17

What's the name for a "fake" -- when you change direction or speed at the last moment?

Back 17

Deception

Front 18

A high deep shot sent to your opponent's backcourt is called what?

Back 18

High Clear

Front 19

Which trophy is awarded to Badminton's Men's Singles, the Davis Cup, the Uber Cub, or the Thomas Cup?

Back 19

The Thomas Cup

Front 20

Which fault in Badminton is similar to a held ball in Volleyball and Boundball?

Back 20

A carry

Front 21

How many points does it take to win a doubles game?

Back 21

Fifteen (15)

Front 22

A football term used in Badminton to indicate a server lost his serve.

Back 22

One down

Front 23

What happens if the server swings and misses the shuttle when trying to serve?

Back 23

A service fault is called and the player loses the serve.

Front 24

How many games do you have to win to win a match?

Back 24

2 out of 3

Front 25

During the serve, where do you have to hold and hit the shuttle?

Back 25

Hold and hit the shuttle with one hand below the waist.

Front 26

Are you allowed to "pull a fake" on a serve? (pretend to serve)

Back 26

No

Front 27

What happens if the receiver hits the shuttle into one of the poles holding the net.

Back 27

The serving team receives a point.

Front 28

In a doubles game, after the serve can a player hit the shuttle anywhere she wants?

Back 28

Yes

Front 29

Who can commit a foot fault?

Back 29

Both the server and the receiver.

Front 30

Is "Poona" the town where they think Badminton originated or the original name of the game?

Back 30

Poona is the original name of the game.