“Dump shot” is a term used in which sport?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Badminton.
Explanation:
☛ The term “Dump shot” is associated with the sport of Badminton.
☛ A dump shot is a deceptive or quick shot played near the net where the player taps or directs the shuttlecock softly just over the net tape so it drops steeply into the opponent’s front court.
☛ Badminton is a racquet sport played on a rectangular court divided by a net, contested in singles or doubles formats.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Common Badminton Terms: Smash, Drop shot, Clear (Lob), Net kill, Hairpin shot, Drive, Let, and Love.
☛ Basketball: Free throw, Slam dunk, Layup, Dribbling, Pivot, and Technical foul.
☛ Wrestling: Half Nelson, Takedown, Pin (Fall), Bridge, Reversal, and Bout.
☛ Golf: Birdie, Eagle, Bogey, Par, Albatross, Bunker, Tee, and Putting green.
☛ The global governing body for badminton is the Badminton World Federation (BWF), headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ What is the official weight range of a standard badminton shuttlecock? → 4.74 to 5.50 grams
☛ The Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) are world championships in which sport? → Badminton
☛ Who was the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal? → Saina Nehwal (Bronze at London 2012)
☛ What is the standard height of the badminton net at the center of the court? → 1.524 meters (5 feet)
☛ In modern 21-point badminton scoring, at what score does a 'Deuce' occur? → 20–20