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Badminton · Level 8: Expert · Sub-level 8.1

Coaching Principles

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 29 October 2026 · markdown

Why badminton is good for people, a positive environment, the roles of a coach, respecting participants, coaching responsibly, relationships, respecting the sport, a coaching philosophy, coaching styles and the coaching process.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1Why badminton is good for peopleTake a test

  1. The four benefit areas.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Friendship is social.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Tactics build problem solving.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Emotional gains.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. Lifelong participation.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. The four benefit areas in plain words.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  7. Negatives the coach can help avoid.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. The manual's order.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  9. Physical, social, emotional, intellectual.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Friendship and fun.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 2A positive environmentTake a test

  1. Development first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Fair play matters.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Safety.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Respect, safety, fair play, effort.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  5. Shared boundaries.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  6. Success is learning.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 4 · applied

  7. Effort is a rule.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  8. Positive first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  9. Welcome, rules, warm-up, play.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  10. Positive reinforcement.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 3The roles of a coachTake a test

  1. Coaches teach and motivate.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Example matters.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Coaches organise.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Support encourages learning.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. The manual says they interlink.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. Many roles at once.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  7. Safety first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 11 · recall

  8. Plan, teach, review.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  9. Example first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Preparing the session.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 4Respecting participantsTake a test

  1. Respect for all.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Equal treatment.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Players' rights include confidentiality.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Dignity matters.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  5. Disrespect.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  6. Wide support.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  7. Equality.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. Positive, point, positive.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  9. Respectful first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Dignity.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 5Coaching responsiblyTake a test

  1. Benefits up, risks down.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Continuous development.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Know the limits.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Self-awareness.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. Whole person.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. Safety and referral.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

  7. Sharing helps the sport.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. Spot, stop, fix, restart.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  9. Continuous development.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Minimising risks.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 6Relationships and respecting the sportTake a test

  1. Open and honest.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Transparency.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Clear stance against drugs.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. Positive values.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. Respect officials.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. Keep promises.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  7. The code of conduct.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. The manual's order.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  9. Respect first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Respect for officials.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 7A coaching philosophyTake a test

  1. The foundations of delivery.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Often subconscious.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Self-awareness helps.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. The manual's example.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. Know the players' needs.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. Self-awareness.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  7. Meet the players' needs.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. Reflect, describe, ask, adapt.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  9. Values lead to style.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Reflecting on beliefs.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 8Coaching stylesTake a test

  1. Two extremes.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  2. Telling.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  3. Control and speed.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  4. No problem solving.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  5. Self-reliance.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  6. Size and safety.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

  7. Adapt the style.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  8. Tell to ask.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  9. Experience allows democracy.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · recall

  10. Asking gives ownership.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 2 · applied

Test 9The coaching processTake a test

  1. Plan, deliver, review, evaluate.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  2. Plan first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  3. The manual's motto.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  4. Plans help many things.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

  5. The same process for everyone.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  6. Learn from it.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  7. The manual's guide.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  8. The cycle.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  9. As in the manual.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  10. The four-stage model.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

Test 10Observing and analysing playersTake a test

  1. Needs guide plans.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  2. Different angles.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  3. Balanced view.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

  4. Health and contact details.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  5. Health screening.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  6. Safety first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

  7. Observe, then set goals.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  8. Watch, note, decide, set.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  9. Specific is useful.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · recall

  10. Different angles reveal more.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 3 · applied

Sources

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).

  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 270
  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 328
  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 41
  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 111