Badminton · Niveau 1 : Débutant · Sous-niveau 1.1
What Badminton Is
10 tests · 100 faits · mis à jour le 29 octobre 2026 · markdown
The 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.
Chaque test ci-dessous compte dix questions sur Insporta. La liste sous un test indique ce que les questions vérifient : un fait par question, avec la source dont il est tiré. Lisez-la avant le test, ou revenez-y après une mauvaise réponse.
Test 1Le but du jeuFaire un test
Points come from landing the shuttle in the opposing court; keeping it up was the aim of the old pastime.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Striking the opponent with the shuttle is one of the manual's four ways to score.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Forcing the opponent to hit into the net wins you the rally and the point.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Badminton is played with a shuttlecock, usually just called the shuttle.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Badminton is a volleying game: the rally ends when the shuttle touches the floor.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The manual describes badminton as a net game and a volleying game.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Rallies begin with a serve hit underarm.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
A rally starts with the serve and ends when the shuttle hits the floor or someone makes a fault.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Strokes make a rally, rallies make a game, games make a match.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
A shuttle landing in the opponent's court wins the rally for the player who hit it.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 2Singles and doublesFaire un test
Singles is one player against one.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Doubles is two players against two.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Doubles rallies use the full width; singles stays inside the inner side lines.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Doubles serves go into a shorter, wider box; singles into a long, narrow one.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
After the serve, doubles rallies use the whole court area.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Of the five events, the mixed one puts a man and a woman together.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
After the return of serve, either partner may hit, the sides alternating.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 11.2 · application
A diagonal serve into the short, wide box, then the full court.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
In singles the two players hit in turn.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Two players on each side of the net make a doubles match.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 3The five eventsFaire un test
Men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Mixed doubles is one man and one woman per side.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
There is no mixed singles; the five are MS, WS, MD, WD and XD.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
MS is men's singles.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
XD is the usual short form for mixed doubles.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Gold, silver and bronze in each of the five events: 15 medals.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
A mixed doubles pair is two players.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
The usual order of events on a draw: MS, WS, MD, WD, XD.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Two players in singles, four in doubles, eight on two doubles courts.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
With both sexes in each pair, the event is mixed doubles.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 4A rally and a pointFaire un test
A rally runs from the service until the shuttle stops being in play.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Definitions · restitution
Every rally won scores one point.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.3 · restitution
Under rally-point scoring the winner of every rally scores, server or not.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.3 · restitution
The side winning the rally serves next.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.3, 11.3 · application
Hitting the shuttle out loses the rally.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
A shot the opponent cannot return is called a winner.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Players and commentators call such mistakes errors.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Serve, rally, the shuttle lands, the point.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Letting a long shuttle land out wins you the rally.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
A shot landing outside the court loses the rally for the player who hit it.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 5How a game and a match are wonFaire un test
From 4 January 2027 a game is played to 15 points.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.2 · restitution
A match is the best of three games.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.1 · restitution
Two games win a best-of-three match.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.1 · restitution
From 14-all the side that first goes two points clear wins, up to the cap.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.4 · restitution
À 20 partout, le camp qui marque le 21e point gagne le jeu.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.5 · restitution
The side that wins a game serves first in the next one.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.6 · restitution
Once one side has two games, there is nothing left to decide.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.1 · restitution
The game reaches 14-all, then a side goes two clear.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.4 · restitution
The winner needs two of the three games, here the first and the third.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.1 · restitution
The winner of a game serves first in the next.
Source : BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.6 · application
Test 6Where badminton is playedFaire un test
Competition badminton is played indoors, away from wind.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
A shuttle weighs about five grams, so moving air changes its flight.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Major events lay synthetic court mats on the hall floor.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
A dark background helps players pick up the shuttle against it.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Lights are placed so players looking up for the shuttle are not dazzled.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Sports halls often hold many badminton courts at once.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Garden badminton is recreation; competition is indoors.
Source : General badminton reference · application
From the back garden to a championship arena.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
The court goes down first, then the net, then the checks.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Daylight can dazzle players and moving air can push the light shuttle off course.
Source : General badminton reference · application
Test 7Recreational and competitive badmintonFaire un test
Beginners can rally early without much technique.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The manual notes shuttles struck at over 300 km/h at elite level.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
It is described as a safe, low-impact sport.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Badminton can be played by all ages and at all levels.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The top level needs extreme fitness and very fast reactions.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Stamina, agility, strength, power and speed are listed.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
It calls tactics and deception very important.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
From recreation to the very top.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Net shots are gentle; smashes are the fastest strokes.
Source : General badminton reference · restitution
Jumping smashes belong to fast, demanding play.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 8The countries that play itFaire un test
Most world and Olympic titles have gone to Asian players.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Denmark is Europe's leading badminton nation.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Indonesia has won Olympic golds since 1992.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Pan America.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Badminton Europe is one of the five confederations.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Each confederation stands for one of the five Olympic rings.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The BWF is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The manual lists them in alphabetical order.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Clubs feed national associations, which enter players in ranked events.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The biggest badminton crowds are in Asian countries.
Source : General badminton reference · application
Test 9Badminton at the OlympicsFaire un test
Badminton became a medal sport in 1992.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Mixed doubles joined at Atlanta 1996.
Source : Olympedia, Olympic badminton results · restitution
Para badminton debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Players from each region compete at the Games.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Spain's Carolina Marin won the women's singles in 2016.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Gold, silver and bronze in each event.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The Badminton World Federation is the IOC-recognised governing body.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
1992, 1996, then Tokyo 2020.
Source : Olympedia, Olympic badminton results · restitution
1992, 1996, 2000, 2004.
Source : Olympedia, Olympic badminton results · restitution
There are five events, each with its medal ceremony.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · application
Test 10Badminton for everyoneFaire un test
It is described as equally accessible to boys and girls, men and women.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Court sizes are adapted to the para badminton class.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The Para-Badminton World Federation merged with the BWF in 2011.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
The BWF uses the message 'one sport, one team'.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Para badminton has wheelchair and standing classes.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 13 · restitution
It gives an excellent aerobic workout.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
It talks of skills that let people play badminton for life.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Badminton runs from school to veterans' events.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
2011, Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021), then Paris 2024.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 1 · restitution
Badminton played from a wheelchair is part of para badminton.
Source : BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 13 · application
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 161
- General badminton reference19
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.14
- Olympedia, Olympic badminton results3
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.32
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.42
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.62
- BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 132
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 11.21
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Definitions1
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 10.3, 11.31
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.21
- BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view), Law 7.51