BASIC BADMINTON RULES In divisional play because time is an issue your division may decide to play to 11 points instead of 15. Usually we say the first team to reach that number is the winner, rather than winning by 2 points The players should make the calls, and if they can t agree there should be a reserve. Spectators should not be making calls. If there is a problem, the coaches from both teams involved should be present. To decide who serves first they can spin a racket (kind of like heads or tails), or hit the bird up in the air between the 2 teams and when it lands whoever it is pointing to serves first, or they can play rockpaper-scissors. The serve must be underhand with contact made below the waist and the racket head noticeably lower than the hand. Every time you score a point you should switch from the right to the left (and viseversa) and always serve diagonally. The bird can contact the net at anytime, even on the serve, as long as it goes over and lands in bounds A bird landing on the line is called IN Call out the score on every serve to avoid confusion Shake hands at the end of the game
COURT DIMENSIONS Center Line Doubles Sideline Singles Sideline Service Judge Umpire Net Short Service Line Line Judge Long Service Line for Doubles Singles Doubles Back Boundary Line Also Long Service Line for Singles Server stands in area Shuttle must land in area Area of play after service
BADMINTON RULES 1. Before a game: The winner of a coin toss or racket spin has choice of serving first or choosing side of net. 2. Scoring; Points may be scored by the server only. A player continues to serve until losing the rally. When the server fails to score, he loses the serve and no points are scored. 3. Games: all games are played to 15 points 4. Match: 2 out of 3 games 5. The game: Singles: The first serve,, and all serves when the servers score is 0 or an even number, are made from the right service court. A player serves from the left service court when their score is odd. Doubles: Serving begins in the right service court, with the same person serving until they fail to win a point, with every serve from the alternate court. When the server faults, their partner serves until they fault, again alternating courts. The exception to this is that the side beginning the game is allowed to serve only one hand (person). The first serve after a side out is always made by the player in the right service court. 6. Faults: A fault committed by the serving side results in loss of service, and a fault committed by the receiving side results in a point for the serving side. It is a fault: If, on the serve, the head of the server s racket is higher than the hand or waist when the bird is hit. If, on the serve, the bird does not cross the net, or falls outside of the proper service court
If, on the serve, any player fakes/balks his opponent If, on the serve, either the server or receiver is not within the limits of their court when the serve is contacted. If both feet of the server and receiver do not remain in contact with the floor until the serve is contacted. If, on the serve, the partner of the receiver returns the bird If the shuttle (bird) is hit into the net, goes under the net, hits a wall, the ceiling or any other permanent fixture, or lands outside the boundary lines. If a player hits the bird before it crosses the net If the shuttle touches a player or their clothing If a player touches the net while a shuttle is in play If the shuttle is hit twice before it crosses the net If a shuttle is not distinctly hit, but is slung or carried If a player obstructs an opponent 7. Lets: A let may be called and the point replayed: a. When the receiver is not ready for the serve and makes no attempt to return the shuttle b. When the shuttle, after passing over the net, is caught in or on the net. 8. General rules: a. The side winning a game always serves first in the next game b. Shuttles falling on a line are considered within the boundary c. If, in attempting a serve, the server completely misses the shuttle, it is not a fault. 9. Terminology: a. Back court: The back half of the court in the general area of the back boundary lines b. Base line: The lines parallel to the net which limit the playing area at the end boundaries of the court c. Bird: A commonly used term for the shuttle d. Carry: Holding the bird on the racket during the execution of a shot. This is an illegal shot e. Deception: Deceiving one s opponent by changing the direction and speed of the bird at the last second f. Double hit: Hitting the bird twice in succession on the same shot. This is illegal g. Fault: A violation of the rules. Faults can be during the service, by both server and receiver, or during play h. First service: A term used in doubles to indicate that the team shill has both its serves i. Forecourt: This is the area of the court nearest the net. The area between the net and the short service line. j. Game bird: The point that will enable the server to win the game k. Let: a legitimate stoppage of play due to interference from outside the court. It is replayed l. Love: A term used to indicate no score. Zero m. Match: a match is the best two out of three games n. Rally. The exchange of shots back and forth while the shuttle is in play until it becomes dead o. Ready position: The alert position that a player assumes just before the opponent hits a shot. p. Receiver: The player who receives the serve q. Second Serve: A term used in doubles play to indicate that one person has lost a serve but the partner retains the serve r. Server: The player who delivers the service
Lawrence Chew s. Service court: The area into which the serve must be delivered. This area will depend on whether it is singles or doubles, and also depends on the score t. Setting: The method of extending the game by playing additional points when the score is tied at specific scores in a game. The player or team reaching this score first has the option of setting. u. Side IN: This term refers to the side whose turn it is to serve v. Side OUT: This occurs when the side that is serving loses the serve and becomes the receiving team w. Stroke: The action of striking the shuttle with the racket x. Wood shot: a shot which results when the bird is struck by the frame of the racket. This shot is legal.
FLIGHT PATTERNS 1. defensive underhand clear shots 2. attack underhand clear shots 3. drop shot 4. fast drop shot 5. smash
A B C D E A Overhand Clear B Drive C Long Serve D Short Serve E Net shot ETIQUETTE Badminton etiquette is nothing more than being courteous and fair towards fellow badminton players. a. Know the rules of badminton. Even if you don t know them all, you should be conversant with the main ones. b. Be courteous to your host, umpire and opponent. c. With matches going on in adjoining courts, extend the same courtesies to those players you would want. d. Return the bird to the server in manner that makes it easy for them to receive the bird e. Avoid wasting time between points f. You should encourage good sportsmanship by being fair to your opponent with your calls g. Wear proper badminton attire h. Refrain from leaning on or pulling the net i. As server, wait until the opponents are ready before beginning play.