pe review notes

• The racquet sport developed by British Army officers stationed in Pune, India, was initially called "Poona"
• The game of badminton originated in China
• After the party at Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England, the game adopted the name "the Badminton game"
• The organization established in 1934 to govern the rules and regulations of badminton internationally is the IBF (International Badminton Federation)
• Professional-grade shuttlecocks are commonly made of feather or synthetic materials
• The part of the racket intended to be gripped by the player is the handle
• Using feathered shuttlecocks during warm-up provides a more realistic flight and feel
• The term used to differentiate flight patterns according to trajectory or elevation and depth is "shot"
• A "Clear" is a stroke that sends the shuttlecock high and deep into the opponent's court
• During a fast-paced exchange of quick, low shots over the net, players primarily use "Drives"
• A "Drop shot" is described as the shuttle falling gently and just clearing the net
• During a doubles match, a "Smash" is a powerful, downward shot aimed at the opponent's side
• The most fundamental skill needed to become a successful Badminton player is "Badminton Footworks"
• The stance assumed while waiting for the opponent is called the "Ready position"
• When doing forward lunges to the net, the type of badminton footwork described is "V - Front"
• The advantage of using the side-step footwork in badminton is quick lateral movements
• The player serves first to begin the match from the right side of the service court
• A player aiming for precision and landing close to the net is likely to employ a "Low serve"
• A "Low serve" is played gently over the net to land at the front of your opponent's service court, near the short service line
• Four officials are typically positioned at the net posts to assist in determining whether the shuttlecock is in or out during a match
• The official responsible for making a "service fault" call and providing shuttles to the players is the Service judge
• There are four officials to officiate a badminton game
• 21 points are required to win a game in singles
• Two appropriate breaks are allowed between each game
• In a doubles match, if the server accidentally serves into the wrong service court, it is considered a "Fault, point awarded to the opposing team"
• How many officials are typically positioned at the net posts to assist in determining whether the shuttlecock is in or out during a match?

  a. 0

  b. 1

  c. 3

  d. 4