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1 Court and Equipment:

Equipment
The badminton court is 44 feet long and 17 feet wide for singles, 20 feet wide for
doubles.
Equipment includes rackets, shuttlecocks, and appropriate footwear.
Badminton rackets come in various shapes, sizes, and materials.
Lightweight and durable rackets are essential for powerful shots and quick
movements.

Rackets
Badminton rackets come in
Shuttlecocks Shuttlecocks are the
Footwear
Proper footwear is crucial
various shapes, sizes, and projectiles used in for grip, support, and
materials. badminton. agility on the court.
Lightweight and durable Available in feather or Badminton shoes have
rackets are essential for synthetic variants, each non-marking soles and
powerful shots and quick offering different flight provide stability during
movements. characteristics. quick movements.

Shuttle
The shuttlecock is made of feathers or synthetic materials.
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Feathers are typically used in professional play for better flight characteristics.

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durable and suitable for
preferred for competitive
casual play or training due
play and providing a more
to their ability to withstand
authentic experience akin
repeated use.
to professional badminton
tournaments.

Feathers:
- The shuttlecock's flight is stabilized by its feathers.
- Typically made from goose or duck feathers for professional play.
PARTS OF A Cork Base: Feathers
- The base of the shuttlecock is made from a small piece of cork.
- The cork provides weight and stability to the shuttlecock during flight.
SHUTTLECOCK Head:
- The top portion of the shuttlecock where the feathers are attached.
- Designed to provide aerodynamic lift and stability during flight. Cork Base
Head
 Testing
Testing aa Shuttle
Shuttle for
for Speed
Speed
Shuttles are tested for speed using specific equipment to ensure consistency.
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Testing procedures adhere to strict standards to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Accuracy
Calibration of equipment is regularly performed to maintain consistency.

Shuttlecocks that meet predefined speed criteria are approved for use in official
Quality Control competitions.
Quality control measures ensure that shuttlecocks perform consistently across batches.

Governing bodies of badminton, such as the Badminton World Federation (BWF), set
Regulation standards for shuttlecock speed testing.
Compliance Compliance with these standards ensures that tournaments are conducted fairly and
professionally.

4 Racket
Badminton rackets are lightweight and typically made of graphite or carbon fiber.
Racket strings vary in tension to suit player preferences.

Head:
The head is the large, oval-shaped area at the top of the racket. Frame
It provides the surface area for striking the shuttlecock.
Strings: Strings
Strings run across the head of the racket and are used to strike the
shuttlecock.
String tension affects the power and control of shots. Head
Frame:
The frame is the outer structure of the racket, providing stability and
PARTS OF A support.
It determines the overall shape and weight distribution of the racket.
Shaft:
Shaft
RACKET The shaft is the long, thin section connecting the head to the handle.
It provides flexibility and controls the racket's response to impacts.
Grip:
The grip is the handle of the racket, where the player holds it.
Grips come in various materials and textures for comfort and control.
Butt Cap:
The butt cap is the end of the racket opposite the head.
It provides balance and stability to the racket and can be used for Grip
gripping during certain shots.
Butt Cap
 Toss (Toss Coin)
A coin toss determines which side serves first and chooses ends.
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This decision can be crucial in strategy, especially in singles play.

Fairness
The coin toss ensures fairness by providing
an impartial method to determine initial
game conditions.
It eliminates any advantage or bias that
may arise from predetermined starting
positions.

Etiquette Referee’s Role

Conducting the toss with
The toss is typically supervised by the
sportsmanship and respect is
referee or designated official to ensure
essential in badminton.
fairness and impartiality.
Players should adhere to the rules
The referee oversees the coin toss
and accept the outcome of the toss
procedure and verifies the outcome.
gracefully.

6 Score System
Each game is played to 21 points, with a two-point advantage required to
win.
If the score reaches 29-all, the first side to gain a two-point lead wins.

Two - Point Advantage Fair Play

Testing procedures adhere to strict
A player or team must achieve a
standards to ensure accuracy and
two-point lead to win the game. reliability.

This ensures a clear victory and Calibration of equipment is regularly

prevents ties. performed to maintain consistency.
 Change of Ends
Players change ends to account for environmental factors like
wind or lighting.
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End of each Transition to the Exception in the Correction of
game next game third game mistakes

Players change ends At the end of the first In the third game, If the ends are not
at the end of each game, players switch players change ends changed as indicated,
game. ends regardless of when one side first it must be rectified as
the score. scores 11 points. soon as the mistake is
This ensures fairness discovered.
by allowing both If a third game is This rule is exempted
players to required, players in Handicap Matches This correction is
experience the court change ends again sanctioned by the made when the shuttle
conditions from both at the end of the Badminton World is not in play, and the
ends. second game. Federation (BWF). existing score remains
unchanged.

Service
8 The service must be delivered diagonally over the net to the opponent's
service court.
Both feet of the server and receiver must remain in contact with the ground
during service. shu
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The whole shuttle must be

below 1.15 meters from
Delay

Once both players are

ready, there should be no the court's surface when
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undue delay in delivering

the service. racket.
The server's racket
Any delay after the
movement must continue
backward movement of
forward until the service
the server's racket head
is delivered.
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The shuttle must be hit

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Both feet of the server

upwards from the and receiver must remain
server's racket, passing in contact with the court's
over the net and landing surface from the start of
in the receiver's service the service until it's
court. delivered.
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9 Singles
In singles, players cover the entire court alone, requiring endurance and agility.
Serving and
Receiving Courts:
Players serve and receive
from their respective right
service courts when the
server has not scored or has
scored an even number of
points.
Players serve and receive
from their respective left
service courts when the
server has scored an odd
number of points.
Order of Play and
Position on Court:
In a rally, the shuttle may be
hit alternately by the server
and receiver from any
position on their side of the
net.
Players must maintain proper
positioning on the court,
covering all areas
effectively.
Doubles involve teamwork and coordination between partners.
Serving and
Receiving Courts:
A player of the serving side serves
from the right service court when
their side has not scored or has
scored an even number of points.
The serving side serves from the left
service court when their side has
scored an odd number of points.
The receiving side stays in the same
service court from where they served
last, with the reverse pattern
applying to their partner.
Order of Play and
Position on Court:
After the service is returned,
the shuttle may be hit
alternately by players on
both sides.
Players must maintain proper
positioning and
communication to cover the
court effectively.
Scoring and
Serving:
If the server wins a rally,
they score a point and
continue serving from the
alternate service court.
If the receiver wins a rally,
they score a point and
become the new server for
the next rally.
Doubles
Receiver
Positioning:
The player standing
diagonally opposite to the
server becomes the receiver.
This positioning ensures
efficient court coverage and
coordination between
teammates.
Scoring and
Serving:
If the serving side wins a
rally, they score a point and
continue serving from the
alternate service court.
If the receiving side wins a
rally, they score a point and
become the new serving
side.
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Service Court
Rotation:
Players do not change their
respective service courts until
their side wins a point when
serving.
Service is delivered from the
service court corresponding
to the serving side's score.
Sequence of
Serving:
The right to serve passes
consecutively among players
in a specific sequence.
This sequence ensures
fairness and equal
participation among
teammates.
11 Service Court Errors
A service court error occurs when a player Serves or receives out of turn and
serves or receives from the wrong service court.

Correction Process: Impact on Gameplay:

If a service court error is discovered, it

Service court errors can disrupt the flow of
must be corrected when the shuttle is not in
the game and affect fairness.
play.
Correcting errors promptly helps maintain
The existing score shall stand, and the
the integrity of the match.
error shall be rectified promptly.

Fault
A fault occurs if the service is not correct or if the shuttle is caught on the net during service.
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Fault Description

Incorrect service Service not correct

Shuttle caught on net Shuttle remains on net

Shuttle out of bounds Lands outside court

Touching net Contact with net

Obstructing opponent Preventing opponent's legal stroke

13 Let (Lets)
A let is called for various reasons, including interruptions or unforeseen
circumstances.

Instances of Lets Impact of Let

The server serves before the

receiver is ready. When a Let occurs, play
Both the receiver and the server since the last service does
commit faults during service.
not count.
The shuttle is caught on the net
The player who served last
or remains suspended after
passing over it.
serves again to resume play.
Any unforeseen or accidental
situation occurs.

Shuttle
Shuttle not
not in
in play
play
Understanding when the shuttle is not in play helps players determine their next
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moves strategically.

Impact on The game pauses momentarily

gameplay when the shuttle is not in play.

Players have a chance to reassess

their strategy and prepare for the
next move.

Identifying when the shuttle is not in

play ensures adherence to the rules
and regulations of badminton.

Both players and officials must be Rules

vigilant in recognizing these Compliance
instances.
 15 Continuous Play,
Misconduct & Penalties:
Continuous play ensures the flow of the game and fairness to both sides.
Penalties may be imposed for misconduct, such as deliberate distractions or repeated offenses.

Intervals of:
60 seconds allowed when the leading score Play should not be delayed for any player
reaches 11 points in each game, except for to recover strength, wind, or receive
Intervals: Handicap matches. advice. Delay in
120 seconds allowed between the first and The umpire is responsible for identifying Play:
second game, and between the second and and addressing any delays in play
third game in all matches. promptly.

Play may be suspended by the umpire due to

circumstances beyond players' control.
Suspension Under special circumstances, the referee may
of Play:
instruct the umpire to suspend play.
Upon resumption, the existing score stands,
and play resumes from that point.
Any delay in play or misconduct may
result in penalties as judged by the Penalties for
umpire.
Misconduct:
Penalties aim to maintain fairness and
uphold the integrity of the game

Officials and Appeals: 16

Officials oversee matches, ensuring adherence to rules and fair play.
Players may appeal decisions, but officials have final authority on rule interpretation.

Umpire Referee
In charge of the match, court, and
Overall charge of the tournament or event.
surroundings.
Reports to the Referee.
Upholds and enforces the Laws of Badminton.
Upholds and enforces the Laws of Badminton.
Addresses faults or lets. Service Judge
Decides on appeals before the next service.
Keeps players and spectators informed.
Identifies and calls service faults made by the server.
Appoints or replaces line judges/service
judge with Referee's consultation.
Ensures duties of other officials are carried
out.
Records and reports matters to the Referee. Line Judge
Refers unsatisfied appeals on questions of law
to the Referee before the next service. Indicates whether the shuttle landed "in" or "out" on
assigned lines.