Badminton · Level 1
Beginner
5 sub-levels · 50 tests · 500 facts · updated 29 October 2026
Level 1 is the first look at badminton: what the game is, the court, shuttle and racket, the first skills, the words players use, and how to watch and play.
Sub-levels
Sub-level 1.1What Badminton IsThe aim of the game, singles and doubles, the five events, rallies and points, games and matches, where and how badminton is played, the countries that play it, the Olympics and badminton for everyone.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.2Court, Shuttle and RacketThe court and its lines from a player's side, the net, feathered and synthetic shuttles, how a shuttle flies, choosing its speed, the racket and its parts, strings and grip, shoes and clothing, and caring for kit.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.3First SkillsHolding the racket, the ready position, moving to the shuttle, a first serve, hitting overhead and underarm, playing at the net, the clear, returning to base and a first rally.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.4Talking BadmintonThe words players and commentators use: strokes, serves, court areas, rallies and points, doubles, movement, tactics, equipment, officials and everyday badminton phrases.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 1.5Watching and PlayingFollowing a match on TV, how a tournament runs, reading the score, the walk-on, etiquette and fair play, playing in a club and at school, safe play, being a spectator and finding a game.10 tests · 100 facts
Written from
BWF Coaches' Manual Level 1 (2017), BWF regulations and history, Olympedia; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Badminton - Laws of Badminton).
- General badminton reference
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 6
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 12
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 9
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.1