Badminton

Question 1

Who is the official?

Answer 1

An umpire

Question 2

What is the scoring system?

Answer 2

The first player to score 21 points wins the game. A player must win by 2 points (e.g. 21-19 not 21-20)

Question 3

How do you win a point?

Answer 3

You win a point if:
• you hit the shuttle over the net into the playing area and your opponent doesn’t return it
• your opponent hits the shuttle and it doesn’t go over the net
• your opponent hits the shuttle and it lands outside of the playing area
• your opponent serves incorrectly

Question 4

What are the different shots?

Answer 4

• Forehand - Hitting the shuttle with your racket arm open
• Backhand - Hitting the shuttle with your racket arm across your body
• Smash
• Drop shot
• Overhead cleat
• Net lift

Question 5

What are the serving rules?

Answer 5

• Below the waist
• Underarm
• Behind the service line
• Must teach the opposite service box
• Only one chance to serve