Badminton was originally called ________________________. battlesmash false backsmash false battledore true Single Badminton originated in ___________________. England false India true Japan false Single A stroke hitting the shuttlecock from the same side of the body where the racquet is held. Round the hand false Thumb grip false Forehand stroke true Single Powerfully hitting the shuttlecock with a backhand or forehand technique that clears the net's top. Drive true Serve false Forehand grip false Single The shuttle is gently stroked over the net and is left to drop very close to the net Dropshots true Round the hand false Drive false Single The most commonly used grip panhandle grip false Forehand grip true Bevel grip false Single Performed from the backcourt into the opponent's frontcourt. Backhand drop shot true Clear false Forehand stroke false Single The most difficult badminton shots to perform Serve false Backhand smash true Clear false Single – the most commonly used grip using the backhand. Drive false Dropshots false Thumb grip true Single An overhead stroke on the backhand side of the body Forehand stroke false Round the hand true Backhand drop shot false Single