Activity 1: Challenge your mind.

Read the statement very carefully. Write the correct answer on the blanks. Finish in a
matter of 5-7 minutes only.

1. shuttlecock The official name of the shuttle.

2. shuttlecock A badminton equipment that is very fragile and very light.

3. duck The feather used in the shuttle.

4. 5.18 meters wide & 13.4 meters long The official size of the court for

singles.

5. 6.1 meters wide & 13.4 meters long The official size of the court for

doubles.

6. 1.55 meters high at the edges & 1.524 meters high in the center The

height of the net.

7. from 4.74 to 5.50 grams The weight of the shuttle.

8. 16 feathers The total number of the shuttle’s feather.

9. 1.55 meters The height of the post for men.

10. 1.55 meters The official height of the post for women.
Activity 2: Tell me the truth

Read the statements very carefully. Write the True of False. Finish in within 5-7 minutes
only.

False 1. The backcourt is the extension of the court, which measures 1 and ½
feet for doubles play.

True 2. A fault is a violation of the playing rules, in serving, receiving, or during

play.

True 3. A “LET” is a legitimate cessation of play to allow a rally to be replayed.

False 4. A hit is an exchange of shots while the shuttle is in play.

False 5. A clean is a hard hit overhead shot that force the shuttle sharply
downward.

True 6. A drive is a fast shot that has flat flight trajectory as it passes over the
net.

True 7. The serve used to put the shuttle into play at the start of each point.

False 8. The opposing sides play the better of two games unless otherwise
arranged.

True 9. The first server shall serve at the right side of his /her service court.

True 10. A shuttle is not play when it hits surface of the court.
 BOTTOM LINE

2. What is the Role of Badminton in your total fitness?

Playing badminton promotes total fitness to a great extent. It helps increase your agility,
as you need to agile and hit the shuttlecock efficiently. You need to be so quick and
alert all the time. It strengthens your leg muscle as you need to circulate simultaneously.
Also, when playing you really need to use your mind quickly to win the game.