If the score reaches 20-20, how does the game end?

The first to 21 wins immediately

Sudden death — next point wins

A side must lead by 2 points (up to 29-all, then 30 wins)

What is the shuttlecock traditionally made from?

16 feathers set into a cork base

What is a 'smash' in badminton?

A gentle shot just over the net

A powerful downward overhead attacking shot

A serve in badminton must be hit...

Underarm, with contact below the waist/service height

What happens if the shuttle lands on a boundary line?

It counts as a fault to the server only

What is a 'drop shot'?

A soft shot that falls just over the net

A shot hit to the very back line

Roughly how fast can a badminton smash travel, making it among the fastest shots in sport?

Over 400 km/h at the elite level

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