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Simple 5-Question Quiz about Badminton with Answers

These questions cover a variety of facts about the sport and can help test basic knowledge of badminton!

Badminton Quiz – Questions:

  1. How many points are needed to win a standard badminton game?
  2. What is the height of the badminton net at the center of the court?
  3. How many feathers are typically used in a feather shuttlecock?
  4. In doubles badminton, what is the width of the court?
  5. What material is commonly used for the base of a feather shuttlecock?

Answers:

  1. 21 points (A player must win by at least 2 points, but the game is capped at 30 points).
  2. 1.524 meters (5 feet).
  3. 16 feathers.
  4. 6.10 meters (20 feet).
  5. Cork.

Feather Shuttle Cock Weight and Dimensions

Feather Shuttlecock Specifications.

Weight

The shuttlecock should weigh between 4.74 grams and 5.50 grams.

Dimensions

  1. Number of Feathers: A standard shuttlecock has 16 feathers, typically from the left wing of a goose or duck.
  2. Length of Feathers: The feathers should measure between 62 mm and 70 mm in length from the tip to the base where they are attached to the cork.
  3. Diameter of Feather Circle: The diameter of the circle formed by the tips of the feathers should range between 58 mm and 68 mm.
  4. Cork Base: The base (usually made of cork) should have a diameter of 25 mm to 28 mm.

The shuttlecock must be designed to provide a stable flight trajectory during play.

Badminton Court Measurements

The standard badminton court measurements, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF), are as follows:

Court Dimensions:

  1. Total Court Length: 13.40 meters (44 feet)
  2. Total Court Width:
    • For Singles: 5.18 meters (17 feet)
    • For Doubles: 6.10 meters (20 feet)

Key Areas:

  1. Net Height:
    • At the center: 1.524 meters (5 feet)
    • At the posts: 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch)
  2. Service Area Measurements:
    • Short Service Line (distance from the net): 1.98 meters (6.5 feet)
    • Long Service Line for Singles (distance from the back boundary): 5.18 meters (17 feet)
    • Long Service Line for Doubles (distance from the back boundary): 4.72 meters (15 feet 6 inches)
  3. Distance from Net to Back Boundary Line:
    • 6.70 meters (22 feet) (half of the total court length)
  4. Center Line:
    This divides the width of the service area into two equal parts.

These dimensions ensure fair play for both singles and doubles formats.

Badminton Racket Measurements

Total Length: The racket should not exceed 680 mm (68 cm).
Total Width: The racket should not exceed 230 mm (23 cm).
Frame: The frame includes the head, shaft, and handle. The frame’s shape can vary, but its overall size should adhere to the total length and width limits.
Stringed Area (Head): The area with the stringing is where contact with the shuttlecock is made. It cannot exceed 280 mm in length and 220 mm in width.
Shaft: The shaft connects the handle to the head and is usually 6-9 mm in diameter, depending on the racket design and brand.

These measurements are in line with regulations set by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).