Badminton Worksheet

1. Badminton originated in _____________________.

2. The modern form of badminton is traced to ________________ in the __________ century.

3. The birdie is also known as _________________________.

4. Each side can only hit the shuttlecock __________________.

5. To win a match a player or doubles team must win _______ out of _______ games.

6. To win a game, a player or team must reach ___________ points and must win by __________
points.

7. The maximum score a game can reach is ________________ points.

8. A correct serve includes the server hitting the shuttlecock ____________ across the net passing
the ______________ _______________ line.

9. True or False: In doubles play, the same server continues to serve until the other team wins the
rally.

10. When the teams score is ____________ they serve from the right hand side, when the teams
score is ______________ they serve from the left hand side.

11. A _____________ always results in a point.

12. To determine who starts the serve, the shuttlecock is ______________.

13. The serve must be _______________ and below the _______________.

14. A _____________ can be underhand or overhand and should be hit towards the back of the
court.

15. A _________ ____________ is a light shot that lands over the net.

16. A ____________ is a hard shot that uses a quick downward motion.

Directions: Fill in the blanks to complete the score for this match. Also use an ARROW to show who
is serving and who is receiving. It is Team AB vs Team CD. Assume that Team A & B is serving first.
Assume the players are set up as follows:

Net
C D

A B

Who is the first server? ________________________

If A & B won the rally, how would they be set up and what is the score?

Score AB:______________

Score CD:______________

If C & D won the rally, how would they be set up and what is the score?

Score AB:______________

Score CD:______________
If C & D won the rally, how would they be set up and what is the score?

Score AB:______________

Score CD:______________

If A & B won the rally, how would they be set up and what is the score?

Score AB:______________

Score CD:______________

If C & D won the rally, how would they be set up and what is the score?

Score AB:______________

Score CD:______________