Ever wondered why every game has rules and regulations? To make it fair and square, and the same is true with badminton. The shuttle takes off and the game goes on smoothly chasing the rules and regulations. If you are a greenhorn and are interested in kicking off badminton, allow us to walk you through the rules and regulations of this sport that you need to know.
A little about Badminton
Badminton is a swift racquet sport that can be played in singles or doubles. The players use lightweight racquets to hit the birdie or shuttlecock over a net. To dismiss the effects of the wind, it is generally played indoors.
The objective of this game is to notch points by striking the shuttlecock over the net so that it landsin the opponent's court. The players must prevent the shuttlecock from plunging into their own court.
Directions and Gameplay
Regarding scoring, serving, faults, and court dimensions, badminton follows exclusive rules.
1. Scoring:
In badminton, three games are contested for 21 points. The player or team who wins two out of the three games is considered the winner.
You get a point each time the shuttlecock lands in your opponent's court. You can also notch a point if your opponent makes a fault.
One point is scored with each serve.
In the event, the score is at 20-20, the game will continue until one of the players or team gets a 2-point advantage.
There is a term called "rally" in badminton. It means the continuous swaps or exchange of shots between two players during the game. The rally ends when the shuttlecock hits the ground or a fault is made. The other instances when a rally breaks are when the shuttlecock hits the net or goes out of the court's boundary line.
2. Service:
The game starts with service. Service is the first hit of the shuttlecock over the net to the opponent's court. The server hits the shuttlecock from below his waist. The serve must cross diagonally the net to the opponent's court inside the boundary.
The player who is serving only scores a point during service. But, if he commits a fault the opponent scores a point.
When the score is 0-0 at the beginning of the game or the server's score is even, they serve from the right service court. When the server's score is odd, they serve from the left service court.
3. Faults and Let:
On different occasions in badminton, a fault is called out. Generally, they are:
- Out of Bounds: The shuttlecock goes outside the boundary of the court.
- Foot Faults:Pacing out of own court while serving or into the opponent's court while playing.
- Service Faults: Faults made during serving.
- Double Hits:Striking the shuttlecock twice.
In some instances, for a disputed point, players may call a "let" and the point can be replayed.
4. Court:
The badminton court is a quadrangular area measuring 20 feet in width for doubles and 17 feet for singles. A net separatesthe court into halves and it is placed at a definite height. The length of the court is 44 feet.
5. Essential Equipment:
Specialized lightweight racquetsare used. For swift and accurate play, shuttlecocks are made of real or synthetic feathers.
The sports shoes must be comfortable with support and good grip, confirming quick and free movement during play.
6. Conduct:
The manner should be respectful to players, coaches, officials, and the sport itself. Unethical conduct of any form, including that ofquarreling with umpire or purposefully disturbing opponents, may attract penalties.
Before you know it, you are armed with the customary rules and regulations essential to getstarted. Whether you're playing for fun with friends or in competitions knowledge of the rules and regulations of badminton guarantees a fair game for all participants.
Now, grab the racquet and let the shuttlecock fly!