What is the purpose of the strings on a

BADMINTON badminton racket? They act as the hitting

What was the ancient game similar to surface
badminton called? Battledore and shuttlecock What is another name for the shuttlecock?
In which country was the game "Poona" played? Birdie
India How many feathers does a shuttlecock have?
When did British Army officers adopt the game? Sixteen feathers
In the 1860s What is the height of the badminton net at the
Where did badminton become popular in center? Five feet high
England? At the Duke of Beaufort's estate What are the dimensions of a badminton court
What year did badminton become known as for doubles? 44 feet long by 22 feet wide
“the badminton game”? 1873 What is the maximum height required for an
What type of game was badminton originally indoor badminton facility? Enough height for
played as? A cooperative, non-competitive shuttlecock to float
game How many points does each game of badminton
What is the height of the badminton net? Five play to? 21 points
feet high What happens if the score reaches 20-all? The
What is the object used to play badminton game continues until a two-point lead
called? Shuttlecock What is the forehand grip used for? To hit shots
How can badminton be played? As singles or on the forehand side
doubles How should the racket be held in a forehand
What significant event happened in 1877 for grip? Like shaking hands with it
badminton? The first badminton club was What is the backhand grip used for? To hit shots
formed on the backhand side
When did badminton become popular in the How does a player determine their forehand
US? In 1930 and backhand sides? Forehand is the same side
In what year did badminton debut in the as their hand
Olympics? 1972 What is the purpose of a high serve in
When was badminton officially granted Olympic badminton? To move the opponent back in
status? In the 1992 Barcelona Games court

How many founding members did IBR have? When is a low serve commonly used? When the
Nine founding members opponent's attack is strong

What materials are badminton rackets typically What is the technique for a forehand service?
made from? Carbon fiber or lighter metals Contact the shuttle below the waistline

What is the maximum length of a badminton

racket? 27.77 inches
What is the technique for a backhand service? What is the rule for serving in doubles when the
Hold the shuttle by the feathers serving side wins a rally? The same player
continues to serve
What are the types of shots in badminton?
What happens if the score reaches 30 points?
Net Shots: Drop shot, Net kill, Long kill, Net
The game ends with a winning score
drive, Net lift/lob Middle Court Shots: Drive,
Lift/lob, Smash Back Court Shots: Clear, Smash, What is the purpose of the forehand grip? To
Jump Smash, Drop Shot hit shots on the forehand side

What is the width of a badminton net? 30 How should the racket be held in a backhand
inches wide grip? Turn the racket anti-clockwise

What is the maximum width of a badminton What is the technique for a net shot? To hit the
court for singles? 17 feet wide shuttlecock just over the net

What is the significance of the year 1992 for What is the purpose of a drop shot? To make
badminton? Badminton was granted Olympic the shuttlecock fall quickly
status
What is a smash shot used for? To hit the
What is the significance of the year 1996 for shuttlecock with force downwards
badminton? Doubles debuted in the Olympics
What is a clear shot in badminton? To hit the
Which countries dominate badminton in the shuttlecock high and deep
Olympics? Asian countries
What is a jump smash? A powerful downward
What is the purpose of the tape on the shot while jumping
badminton net? To mark the top of the net
What is a net drive shot? A fast shot played
What is the role of the shuttlecock in close to the net
badminton? Acts similarly to a ball in other
What is a net lift/lob shot? A shot that lifts the
sports
shuttlecock high
What is the maximum length of a badminton
What is a long kill shot? A shot that aims to
court for singles? 44 feet long
finish the rally
What is the significance of the Bath Badminton
What is a net kill shot? A shot that is played to
Club? It was the first badminton club ever
win the point immediately
formed
What is the purpose of a drive shot? To hit the
What is the maximum height of a badminton
shuttlecock fast and flat
court? Varies depending on player strength
What is the purpose of a lift/lob shot? To send
What happens when the serving side loses a
the shuttlecock high and deep
rally? The serve passes to the opponent
What is the purpose of a smash shot? To hit the
How is the service court determined in singles
shuttlecock with force downwards
play? By the player's score being even or odd
What is the purpose of a jump smash? A
powerful downward shot while jumping
What is the purpose of a net drive shot? A fast What was founded in 1925? American
shot played close to the net Basketball League

What is the purpose of a net lift/lob shot? A When was FIBA founded? June 18, 1932
shot that lifts the shuttlecock high
What is FIBA also known as? International
Basketball Federation

Which countries founded FIBA? Argentina,

BASKETBALL Czechoslovakia, Greece, Italy
Who created basketball? Dr. James Naismith When was the NBA founded? June 6, 1946
When was basketball created? December 1891 What was the original name of the NBA?
Where was the first game of basketball played? Basketball Association of America
Springfield, Massachusetts When did the NBA adopt its current name?
When was the first game of basketball played? 1949
March 11, 1892 What is the circumference of a basketball? 29.5
What were the original equipment used in to 30 inches
basketball? Peach baskets and a soccer ball What should a basketball weigh? 18 to 22
What was the objective of the first basketball ounces
game? To throw the ball into the fruit baskets What is the diameter of a basketball hoop?
How was the ball retrieved after a score in early 18 inches
basketball? Manually, after each score
What are the dimensions of a backboard?
What modification was made to the peach
baskets? A hole was drilled in the bottom 72 inches wide by 42 inches tall

What was the first professional basketball What is the standard size of a basketball court?
league? National Basketball League (NBL) 28m x 15m

When was the NBL founded? 1898 What is an assist in basketball? A pass leading
to a score
Where was the NBL founded? Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania What is a block in basketball? To deflect a
shooter's shot
When did the NBL disband? 1904
What is a field goal? A shot made from
What was founded in 1909? Eastern Basketball anywhere on the court
League
What is a three-point field goal? A basket made
What was founded in 1921? Metropolitan from the three-point line
Basketball League
What is a jump ball? What starts every
What was founded in 1925? American basketball game
Basketball League
What is a rebound? Obtaining the ball after a
missed shot
What is a box-out? A technique to secure a What are the types of passes in basketball?
rebound Overhead Pass Bounce Pass Baseball Pass
Chest Pass Alley-Oop Behind-the-back Pass No-
What is defense in basketball? Stopping the
look Pass
opposing team from scoring
What are the types of dribbles in basketball?
What is offense in basketball? Attempting to
Crossover Hesitation Between the Legs Spin
score points
Behind the back
What is a period in basketball? A quarter, half,
What are the types of defensive skills in
or overtime segment
basketball? Blocking Stealing Defensive
What is a substitute in basketball? A player Rebounding
replacing another on the court
What is the objective of basketball? To throw
What is a turnover? A loss of possession of the the ball into a hoop Score points based on
ball court section Move the ball by dribbling or
passing
What is a fast break? Attacking before the
defense sets What are the scoring rules in basketball? 3
points for baskets beyond the 3-pt line 2 points
What is a steal in basketball? Legally taking the for baskets within the 3-pt line 1 point for free
ball from an opponent throws
What is a free throw? An unobstructed shot for What are the rules regarding player
one point substitutions? Maximum of 5 players on court
What is a violation in basketball? Breaking the Unlimited substitutions allowed
rules without contact What are the rules for moving the ball? Move
What does out of bounds mean? The area by dribbling or passing Cannot hold the ball
outside the court's lines with two hands

What is traveling in basketball? Taking a step What are the rules regarding the shot clock? 24
without dribbling seconds to attempt a shot Reset if shot hits rim
or misses
What is a foul? A violation involving physical
contact What happens after a successful basket? Ball is
turned over to the opposition
What are the two main categories of basketball
skills? Offensive Skills Defensive Skills What are the violations in basketball? Traveling
Defensive 3-second violation Double Dribble 5
What are the types of offensive skills in second rule Goaltending Out of bounds Basket
basketball? Shooting Passing Dribbling Interference Backcourt violation Shot clock
Offensive Rebounding violation Eight-second violation
What are the types of shots in basketball? Jump What are the hand signals for violations?
Shot Bank Shot Set Shot Layup/Lay-in Hook Traveling Double Dribble Backcourt Violation
Shot Dunk 8-second Violation 5-second Violation Out of
Bounds
What are the hand signals for fouls? Holding
Intentional Foul Blocking Foul Pushing Foul
Technical Foul Charging Foul

What are the hand signals for other actions?

Jump Ball No Score 3/2-point Attempt 3/2-
point made

Who are the governing bodies in basketball?

Referees Table officials Commissioner National
Basketball Association International Basketball
Federation National Basketball League World
Basketball Association Basketball Association
of the Philippines