(a) Discuss the rule of a service in doubles.

(b) What happens if the shuttlecock gets stuck on the net?

(c) (i) What is meant by bird in the game of Badminton?
(ii) Name the different types of strokes played by a badminton player.
(d) Explain the following terms:
(i) Side out
(ii) Waist fault
(e) (i) Explain the following shuttle grips:
(1) Out of hand grip
(2) Mid grip
(3) Base grip
(ii) What is the weight of a shuttle cock? How many feathers are there in a shuttle cock?
Answer:
(a) Service Rule in Doubles
1. Service Boundaries for Badminton
Doubles: Serve to the darkened area so that the shuttlecock falls inside.

2. Serving and receiving courts

(a) A player of the serving side shall serve from the right service court when the serving side has not
scored or has scored an even number of points in that game.
(b) A player of the serving side shall serve from the left service court when the serving side has scored
an odd number of points in that game.
(c) The player of the receiving side who served last shall stay in the same service court from where he
served last. The reverse pattern shall apply to the receiver’s partner.
(d) The player of the receiving side standing in the diagonally opposite service court to the server shall
be the receiver.
(e) The players shall not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is
serving.
(b) If Shuttlecock gets struck in Net : After the service is returned, the shuttle is caught on the net and
remains suspended on its top, or after passing over the net is caught in the net then the umpire shall call
out let. When a “let” occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the player who served last
shall serve again,
(c) (i) A shuttlecock (also called a bird or birdie) is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton.
It has an open conical shape formed by feathers (or a synthetic alternative) embedded into a rounded
cork (or rubber) base. The shuttlecock’s shape makes it extremely aerodynamically stable. Regardless of
initial orientation, it will turn to fly cork first, and remain in the cork-first orientation.
(ii) Different Strokes Played by Badminton Player are:
1. Defensive Badminton Clear/Lob: A clear or lob is a good way to get yourself more organized while
you’re under pressure and buys some time to work back into the rally.
Overhead Defensive Clear

Underarm Defensive Clear

2. Badminton Drop Shot: The badminton drop shot is semi-offensive. It is performed from the back of
the court and is usually used to maintain the pace of the game. A drop shot performed at a steep angle
land on the ground quicker, compared to the clear or lob. Opponent has to rush forward to retrieve it.

3. Badminton Smash: The smash is often known as the ‘winning shot’ in badminton. It’s used with the
intention to end a rally.
Shuttle direction
4. Badminton Jump Smash: This is a more powerful version of the badminton smash. It is also one of the
hardest badminton shots to perform. To hit this shot, one has to jump and hit the smash in mid-air.

5. Badminton Net Shot (Tumbling / Spinning Net Shot): Badminton shots along the net (known as ‘net
shots’) are used to create opportunities and dominate the front of the court. A tumbling net shot
enables the shuttle to tumble across just slightly above the net.

6. Badminton Drive: Drives are fast and furious badminton shots exchanged horizontally across the net.
One of the main reasons to hit the drive is to increase the pace of the game.

(d) (i) Side Out: This occurs when the side that is serving loses the serve and becomes the receiving
team.
(ii) Waist Fault: The whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist at the instant of being hit by the
server’s racket. The waist shall be considered an imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest
part of the server’s bottom rib. This is an important rule: it’s to prevent the player from smashing as he /
she serve!
(e) (i) Shuttle Grips:
1. Out of Hand Grip: In this the shuttle cock is held with tip of the thumb and index finger.
2. Mid Grip: In this the shuttle cock is held with tip of the thumb and two finger at base of the shuttle.
3. Base Grip: In this the shuttle cock is held with tip of the thumb and fingers around the shuttle at the
shafts of its feathers and the cork.
(ii) The feathered shuttle shall weigh from 4.74 to 5.50 grams and shall have 16 feathers fixed in the
base.
(a) Draw a neat diagram of a badminton court with all its specifications.
(b) Explain the scoring system in the game of badminton.
(c) Explain the following terms:
(i) Short service line
(ii) Back gallery
(iii) Foot-fault
(iv) Love all
(v) Rotation
(d) Write a short note on each of the following:
(i) Thomas Cup
(ii) Uber Cup
(e) Expand the following:
(i) BWF
(ii) SGFI
(iii) BAI
(iv) IBF
(v) IBL
Answer
(a)

Diagram of Badminton Court

(b) Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored. A rally is won when a shuttle is hit over
the net and onto the floor of the opponent’s court. A rally is lost if the shuttle is hit into the net,
or over the net but outside of the opponent’s court. A rally is also lost if the shuttle touches the
player’s clothing or body, or if it is hit before it crosses over the net. The side winning a rally
adds a point to its score. In Badminton World Federation statutes book 2018-19 it is written
that it is permissible to play by prior arrangement, either.
One game of 21 points.
The best of 3 games of 15 points.
The best of five games of 11 points.
(c)
Short Service Line: It is a line l .98 from the net, which the serve must reach to be legal. This line
marks the non-volley zone or forecourt of the playing area.
Back Gallery: The area in between the two last lines in the back area of the court i.e., the
second last line which is parallel to the center line from the back end of the court i.e., the line
which considered the end line for doubles serve and the last line which is parallel to the center
line from the back end of the court i.e., the line which is considered end line in singles serve.
Foot Fault: According to the service rule of badminton some part of both feet of the server and
the receiver shall remain in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position from
the start of the service to until the service is delivered if it does not happen a foot fault will be
called by the referee and the point will be awarded to the opponent of the foot faultier.
Love all: In badminton the game starts with love all. It means the score is 0-0.
Rotation: Rotation in badminton may signify following:
Rotation of shoulder or elbow while executing various skills of badminton.
It may signify the order of receiving and order of serving in a double’s badminton match.
(d) (i) Thomas Cup: The Thomas Cup or World Men’s Team Championships was first staged in
1948-49. Thomas Cup is named after Sir George Alan Thomas from England. The . Thomas Cup
was played every three years in the start. Since 1982, the Tournament has been held every two
years with a format of 3 singles and 2 doubles. Since 1984 Uber Cup and Thomas cup are held
together.
(ii) Uber Cup: Uber Cup or Women’s World Team Championships was added for the first time in
1956-57. Uber Cup is named after Mrs. H.S. Uber from England. The Uber Cup was played every
three years in the start. Since 1984 the tournament has been held every two years with the
format of three singles and two doubles. Since 1984 Uber Cup and Thomas cup are held
together.
(e)
BWF: Badminton World Federation
SGFI: School Games Federation of India
BAI: Badminton Federation of India
IBF: International Badminton Federation
IBL: Indian Badminton League
Question
(a) List any five duties of an umpire.
(b) Explain the method of testing the speed of a shuttle.
(c) List any five basic skills required by a player, in the game of badminton.
(d) Define the following :
(i) Smash shot
(ii) Drop shot
(iii) Drive shot
(iv) Clear shot
(v) Toss or lob shot
(e) State the following dimensions :
(i) Height of the net at the center
(ii) Length and width of the racket
(iii) Weight of the shuttle
(iv) Number of feathers in a shuttle
(v) Width of the court lines.
Answer
(a) Duties of umpire before and during match: Before:
Check all the equipment’s are according law.
Check all measurements of court.
See all officials are on their places.
During:
Uphold and enforce the laws of game.
Give a decision on any appeal.
Appoint or remove line judges.
Record and report to’ the referee all matters.
(b) To test a shuttle, a player shall use a full underhand stroke which makes contact with the
shuttle over the back boundary line. The shuttle shall be hit at an upward angle and in a
direction parallel to the side lines.
A shuttle of correct speed will land not less than 530 mm and not more than 990 mm short of
the other back boundary line as in Diagram B.

(c) Fundamental skills required by a player:

Correct footwork,
Service
Lob
Drop
Smash
Back hand
Net Play
(d)
Smash: It is a powerful stroke which pushes the shuttle cock to move downwards sharply. This
is the most important and point winning stroke.
Drop-Shot: It is a very soft shot that can help in winning points if played well. This stroke can be
executed from forehand and backhand sides in the frontcourt of the opponent. Drop-shots are
of two types—fast and slow drop-shots.
Drive Shot: It is a stroke in which the shuttle crosses over a net in a horizontal or flat trajectory.
It can be played from both forehand and backhand sides. It is prominently used in the game of
doubles a player intends to keep the shuttle as low as possible.
Clear Toss: This is the most common and important of all badminton strokes that can be played
overhead or underarm and can be executed from both forehand and backhand sides of the
court. The clear can be of attacking (flat) and defensive (long and high) in nature,
Toss or Lob Shot: Prior to the start of a game, there will be a toss. The winner of the toss makes
a decision to choose an end of the court or to serve first. If the player chooses the court, the
opponent player will serve first. On the other hand, lobbing or lob shot is a stroke executed at
the baseline, hitting the ball far to the back of the opponent court. Any good lob should be over
the opponent’s reach at mid court, hence pushing them to the back of the baseline.
(e)
5 Ft high in the center.
L = 680 mm.
W = 230 mm.
4.75 – 5.50 gms.
16
6-1 m full width of the court from the center line dividing the width of the court.
Question
(a) Name any five important tournaments associated with the game of badminton.
(b) Mention any five faults a player may commit during the game.
(c) Draw a neat diagram of a shuttle with all specifications.
(d) Define the following:
(i) Bird
(ii) Let
(iii) Drive
(iv) Double hit
(v) Service fault
(e) (i) Explain the procedure to be followed for performing a correct service in the game of
badminton.
(ii) When do the players change ends in the game?
Answer:
(a) Five important tournaments:
Thomas Cup
Uber Cup
Wills World Cup
Asia Cup
All England Badminton Championship
(b) Five faults:
When a player touches the net or its supports with racket or in person.
When a player invades an opponent’s court under the net with racket.
A player deliberately distracts an opponent by action such as shouting.
If the shuttle is hit by a player and the player’s partner successively.
When the player hits the shuttle twice. shuttle cock. It is made of natural and synthetic
materials when a ‘let’ occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the player what
should last shall serve again.
Let: The stopping of a play owing to any outside interference is called let.
Drive: It is a flat stroke in which the shuttle is sent over the net, just clearing it and parallel to
the floor.
Double Hit: When a player hits the shuttle cock twice in row.
Service Fault: In attempting to serve the server misses the shuttle.

(d)
Bird: It is another name for the shuttle cock. It is made of natural and synthetic materials when
a ‘let’ occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the player what should last shall
serve again.
Let: The stopping of a play owing to any outside interference is called let.
Drive: It is a flat stroke in which the shuttle is sent over the net, just clearing it and parallel to
the floor.
Double Hit: When a player hits the shuttle cock twice in row.
Service Fault: In attempting to serve the server misses the shuttle.
(e)
Procedure of correct service:
Once the players are ready for the service, the first forward movement of the server’s racket
head shall be the start of the service.
Once started, the service is delivered when the shuttle is hit by the server’s racket or in
attempting to serve, the server misses the shuttle.
The server shall not serve before the receiver is ready. However, the receiver shall be
considered to have been ready if a return of the service is attempted.
In doubles, during the delivery of service the partners may take up any positions within then
respective courts, which do not in sight the opposing server or receiver.
Change of ends: Player’ will change ends at the end of first game, at the end of second game. If
there is a third game or the leading score reaches 11 points then also the ends will be changed.

Question
(a) (i) What are the duties of the umpire before the match and during the match?
(ii) Explain any two types of grips used to hold the racket.
(iii) Define the following:
(1) Slice drop
(2) Net drop.
(b) (i) State any five duties of a service umpire.
(ii) Name any three national badminton players.
(iii) Explain the procedure to be followed for selecting a court for the game.
(c) (i) Mention any five fundamental skills required by a player in the game of badminton.
(ii) What is really?
(iii) Explain the following :
(1) Alley
(2) Backhand shot
Answer:
(a) (i) Duties of umpire before and during match:
Before:
Check all the equipment’s are according law.
Check all measurements of court.
See all officials are on their places.
During:
Uphold and enforce the laws of game.
Give a decision on any appeal.
Appoint or remove line judges.
Record and report to the referee all matters.
(ii) Two types of Grips:
Basic Grip: Which can be used for all strokes.
Frying Pan: Which is solely for lob shots at near the net.
(iii)
Slice Drop: The opponent is deceived in believing that he will get a smash or straight clear, but
get a drop shot which comes down more steeply as it clears the net.
Net Drop: A shot hit from the fore. court that just clears the net and drops sharply.
(b) (i) Five duties of service umpire:
He will see that the server delivers a correct service.
He approves hand signals for each low.
To see undue delay to the delivery of the service.
To see feet not in the service court.
He may arrange with the service Judge any extra duties to be undertaken, provided that the
players are also advised.
(ii) National Players:
Prakash Padukone.
Syed Modi.
Pallela Gopi Chand.
Aparna Popat.
S.M.Sarif.
(iii) Before commencing play the opposing side shall toss, the winner is free to change side or
service.
(c) (i) Fundamental skills required by a player:
Correct footwork,
Service
Lob
Drop
Smash
Back hand
Net Play
(ii) Rally: A sequence of one or more strokes starting with the service, until the shuttle ceases to
be in play.
(iii)
Alley: The term ‘alley’ is used in doubles and is T5 foot extension of both sides of the court.
There is also the back alley which is the area between the back boundary line and the long
service line also used for doubles.
Backhand Shot: The action of hitting a shuttle approaching to the side of inactive arm. In this
stroke it is essential that the right foot is taken across and slightly in front of the body.