Granite Bay High School PE – Badminton Worksheet 1. Badminton originated in India centuries ago where it was known as “Poona.” It descended from war games known as _______________ and ______________. 2. In what year and in what City did Badminton first appear as an Olympic sport? 3. A regulation badminton game is played to _____ points. You must win by two points unless the score is tied at 29 to 29, then the games is won by the first player (or team) to score _____ points. Points can be scored on every serve (rally scoring). 4. Any violation of the rules or a playing error is called a _______________. 5. A _______________ is a hard, overhand shot which drives the bird downward. 6. A _______________ is a soft shot that falls just over the net. 7. A _______________ is a high, deep shot hit to the back boundary line. 8. A _______________ is a short shot that starts and finishes close to the net and goes up and down. 9. A _______________ is a momentary holding of the shuttle on the racket during a shot. 10. A _______________ is a quick wrist shot which is used when you are close to the net. 11. All serves must go ________________ from your service box into your opponent’s service box, and you must stand in the service area box to serve. 12. Move your opponent around by hitting the shuttle using the clear and drive to move your opponent ___________ and the hairpin and drop shot to move your opponent ___________. 13. In both singles and doubles, players must serve from their RIGHT hand service box if their score is __________ 14. In both singles and doubles, players must serve from their LEFT hand service box if their score is __________ 15. All serves must be ___________________ with the racket below the wrist and waist. 16. What is another name for the bird or birdie? ____________________________ 17. Identify the courts below by marking in the space provided whether the court is a singles court, or a doubles court ______________________ _______________________ Strategy Questions: 18. During a badminton match, you notice your opponent continues to play back, off of the net, what is the best shot to hit in an attempt to win the point and why? (worth 2 points) 19. During a badminton match, if your opponent continues to play close to the net, what is the best shot to hit in an attempt to win the point and why? (worth 2 points) 20. You’re getting ready to play an opponent that you have played a number of times. You know from experience that they have difficulty returning a shot that is hit right at them. Knowing this, what is the best shot to use in an attempt to win the point and why? (worth 2 points).