Badminton, origins and rules | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

How is the first serve of the match decided?

It is usually decided by a coin toss.

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What is another name for shuttlecock?

Another name for shuttlecock is birdie.

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Other team loses 20 points!

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Other team loses 15 points!

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What does the basic equipment of the game consist of?

It includes a raquet (racket), a shuttlecock (also called birdie), a rectangular court (6.1m wide, 13.4m long) and a net (1.55m high).

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What is a serve in badminton?

It is the first shot that starts a rally.

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What are the basic overhead shots/strokes in badminton?

Clear, smash, drop, drive

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What shape and size is the court in a badminton game?

It is rectangular in shape and it is 6.1m or 5.18m, wide and 13.4m long.

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Other team loses 25 points!

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What are the basic underhand shots/strokes in badminton?

Lob, net drop.

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Where did the game of badminton originate?

It originated in China 2000 years ago. The shuttlecock was made of feathers and was hit with the foot or parts of the body but not with the hands.

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What makes badminton so special?

It is the fastest racket sport in the world.

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What are some basic features of the game?

Up to you! (aim, players, equipment, basic rules, shots)

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What is a drop?

A soft shot that makes the shuttle fall just over the net, usually from the back of the court, to make the opponent move quickly to the front.

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How is a serve done?

It is performed underhand, hitting the shuttlecock below the waist and with the racket face lower than the hand.

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