Henry's Physical Education

Grips:

Forehand grip

·       Shake hands with racquet

·       Thumb on ten o’clock

·       All four fingers wrapped around the grip

Backhand grip:

·       Thumb on nine o’clock

·       All four fingers wrapped around the grip

High serve:

·       Server stands near short serve line close toward mid line

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Opposite shoulder points to target

·       Hold shuttle on hitting side

·       Use a long underhand swing to strike shuttle

·       Turn chest to target on follow-through

·       Shuttle travels high to back opponent’s  court

Low Serve:

·       Server stands near front corner next to midline

·       Opposite foot points to target 

·       Backhand grip

·       Racquet head at waist

·       Shuttle held in front of racquet head

·       Push racquet  forward with thumb

·       Shuttle travels low and lands just over short serve line

Underhand clear:`

·       Step forward with opposite foot

·       Pull racquet back and high

·       Strong swing forward

·       Follow through to target

·       Shuttle travels high toward back of opponent’s court

Overhead clear:

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high (long lever)

·       Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

·       Shuttle travels high to back of opponent’s court

Drop shot :

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high .Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

Shuttle drops just over the net

Overhead smash

·       Move  directly under shuttle

·       Weight on back foot

·       Opposite foot points to target

·       Racquet moves to overhead hitting position

·       Racquet strikes shuttle high (long lever)

·       Chest turns to target

·       Player steps forward with hitting foot

·       Shuttle travels fast on a downward angle

Backhand shots:

·       Backhand grip

·       Hitting side foot steps to shuttle

·       Back almost faces net as racquet is pulled backwards

·       Strike strongly through shuttle pushing with thumb

Positioning:

·       Singles-after hitting, player returns to middle of court

·       Doubles-players move to appropriate positions

·       Defense positions are side by side in middle of each court

·       Attack positions are front and back

Badminton Knowledge Test

Date: _______________

Name: ______________

1.     A point must be replayed. What is this called?

a.     Fault

b.     Let

c.     Down

d.     Reply

2.     Which term indicates a violation of the rules?

a.     Fault

b.     Feint

c.     Let

d.     Replay

3.     Players hit the shuttle back and forth to each other. What is this called?

a.     Playing a point

b.     Rallying

c.     Pinging

d.     Hitting

4.     What is the score at the beginning of a game?

a.     No score

b.     0-0

c.     Love

d.     Love-all

5.     What is the shot called that travels downward with great force?

a.     Slam

b.     Drive

c.     Drop

d.     Smash

6.     Which stroke should barely clear the net and immediately fall into the opponent’s court?

a.     Drop

b.     Drive

c.     Smash

d.     Serve

7.     Which stroke is hit high to the back of the opponent’s court?

a.     Lob

b.     Drive

c.     Clear

d.     Smash

8.     How many points does the server get for winning a rally?

a.     1

b.     2

c.     3

d.     5

9.     In singles, Player A serves the shuttle over the net to Player B. It lands in the area between the net and short service line. What is the ruling?

a.     Point for Player A

b.     Second service for Player A

c.     Point for Player B

d.     Player B serves

10.  What happens when the shuttle touches the net during play?

a.     A let is called.

b.     The point is replayed.

c.     Play is continued.

d.     The point is ended.

11.  During play a shuttle hits the backline and bounce out of the court. What is the decision?

a.     The shot is good because the lines are part of the court.

b.     The shot is out because the lines are not part of the court.

c.     The shot is out because it bounced out.

d.     The point is replayed because it hit a line and bounced.

12.  During a rally with Player B, Player A, the server, hits a shot that contacts his or her racquet twice before going over the net. What is the situation?

a.     Point awarded to Player A

b.     The Point is replayed.

c.     Play continues.

d.     Player B wins the rally.

13.  What portion of the body provides most of the power in badminton strokes?

a.     Shoulder

b.     Wrist

c.     Arm

d.     Trunk

14.  How can the proper forehand grip best be described?

a.     It is the grip that feels the most natural.

b.     It is tight and tense.

c.     It is the same as gripping a hammer.

d.     It is firm but relaxed.

15.  How far apart should the feet be in the ready position?

a.     About 6 inches

b.     About shoulder width

c.     More the shoulder width

d.     About 3 feet

16.  How can a player best position him- or herself for shots in the back of the court?

a.     Turn and run

b.     Pivot and slide

c.     Run backward

d.     Skip backward

17.  How high are the most effective badminton shots contacted?

a.     Above the player’s head

b.     Above the top of the net

c.     Level with the top of the net

d.     Below the player’s waist

18.  Why is weight transference important in badminton strokes?

a.     It provides maximum power for the stroke.

b.     It helps the placement of the shuttle.

c.     It ensures proper footwork.

d.     It helps the player relax.

19.  What part of the hand gives the racquet support in hitting a backhand?

a.     The index finger

b.     The little finger

c.     The palm

d.     The ball of the thumb

20.  How high should the shuttle be contacted on the overhead clear?

a.     A

b.     B

c.     C

d.     D

21.  What is the greatest difference in hitting the overhead clear and overhead drop shot?

a.     Amount of backswing

b.     Speed of the wrist snap

c.     Amount of follow-through

d.     Point of contact

22.  The flight pattern of what stroke is shown in the diagram?

a.     Smash

b.     Short serve

c.     Drop shot

d.     Drive

23.  What is the biggest difference in hitting a clear and a smash?

a.     Amount of wrist snap

b.     Angle of the racquet face

c.     Amount of backswing

d.     Speed of the forward swing

24.  A player’s smash lacks velocity. What might be the problem?

a.     The wrist is not cocked in the backswing.

b.     The shuttle is being hit too early.

c.     The shuttle is being hit too late.

d.     The direction of the follow-through is too high.

25.  A player is hitting a smash to flat. What is the most probable cause?

a.     The backswing is too short.

b.     The follow-through is too short.

c.     The shuttle is hit too early

d.     The shuttle is hit too late.

26.  Which square in the diagram shows the correct location of the home base position for a single player?

a.     A

b.     B

c.     C

d.     D

27.  To what area of the court should a player generally try to avoid hitting a shot?

a.     The front

b.     The middle

c.     The right

d.     The left

28.  What should a player to after hitting a shot?

a.     Stand and watch to see if it goes in.

b.     Return to the center of the court.

c.     Rush the net.

d.     Go to where the opponent will probably hit the return.

29.  In singles, where should the shuttle be hit most frequently?

a.     Directly at the opponent

b.     Away from the opponent

c.     To the front of the court

d.     To the right side of the court

30.  Which is the best strategy in playing singles?

a.     Hit the shuttle upward whenever possible

b.     Hit all clears to the center of the opponent’s court

c.     Hit a high, deep clear when in doubt as to what to hit

d.     Smash any shot the opponent hits upward

What happens if the shuttle brushes the net in Badminton?

As you said, a “let” is played in tennis when the ball brushes the net slightly during a serve; if it lands in the service box, it is not a fault; but the serve must be replayed.

In badminton, a let will NOT be called by the umpire if the shuttlecock hits the net in the event of a badminton-service.

In such instances, there is a chance that the shuttlecock will or will not reach the service line of the receiver’s side of the court.

If the shuttle fails to land in the service boundaries, it is a fault for the server.

IF the shuttle brushes the net and lands IN the service boundaries, the game is played as usual. The receiver has to retrieve it.

(5 min) Warm up 

(40 min) Skill Pre-Test

(5 min) Closure 

Two Weeks Later - Retention Tests

Clear Shot Cues

1. Move and get behind the shuttle.

2. Raise your Racquet Arm and Non-Racquet Arm.

3. Body face sideways with your feet pointing slightly sideways.

4. Stretch your Racquet Arm to as far back as possible. Stretch out your Non-racquet Arm. 

5. Take the shuttle at the Highest Point possible.

6. Full Arm Swing. Follow through with your swing after hitting the shuttle.

7. Shuffle your Racquet Foot forward as you swing your racquet forward.

8. After hitting your stroke, your body should face forward.

Poole Forehand Overhead Clear Test (French, Werner, Rink, Taylor, & Hussey, 1996). The performer stands on the X spot with his/her foot (right-handed - right foot, left-handed – left foot) and will receive a shuttle from a trained tester to hit it back over the net to the deepest corner of the court. When the performer hit shuttles, the tester will stand at point ‘X’ with holding a racquet overhead. The performer will hit a shuttle with an overhead forehand clear over the tester’s racquet. The tester will call out if the shuttle does not pass over the tester’s racquet. The performer will hit shuttles twenty times and the scores will be totaled for the clear test score. The maximum score will be 60 points.

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