Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Before 1986, players could only win a point if they had

  1. received

  2. aced

  3. served

  4. both b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Before the 1986 rules change, badminton used the 'old scoring system' where only the serving side could score points. If you won a rally while receiving, you gained the right to serve but did not score a point. This made serving a significant advantage. The modern 'rally point' system (since 2006) awards points regardless of who serves.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the rules of scoring in tennis before 1986.

Before 1986, players could only win a point if they had served the ball. Therefore, the correct answer is option C) served. This option is correct because it accurately reflects the rule that was in place before 1986.

Option A) received - This option is incorrect because before 1986, players could not win a point by receiving the ball.

Option B) aced - This option is incorrect because before 1986, players could not win a point by acing their opponent.

Option D) both B and C - This option is incorrect because the correct answer is option C) served. Option D implies that both acing and serving were ways to win a point, which is not accurate for the time period specified.

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