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Ninh explains the rules of badminton. Badminton is a game played as singles (where one person plays against one person) or doubles (where two people play against two people).
Learn the essential rules of badminton, including scoring, serving, faults, and gameplay basics explained by Ninh Ly.
Key Takeaways
- Badminton scoring requires a two-point lead to win a set, except at 29-29 where the next point wins.
- Legal serves must be below the waist and land in the correct service area.
- Faults result in points awarded to the opponent and loss of serve.
- The game is fast-paced and requires understanding of various shots and court boundaries.
- Lets allow for replaying points when unexpected interruptions occur.
Summary
- Badminton can be played as singles or doubles, with the goal to win two sets faster than the opponent.
- A set is won by scoring 21 points with at least a two-point lead; if tied at 20-20, play continues until a two-point lead is achieved.
- Points are scored by hitting the shuttlecock over the net onto the opponent’s court without return.
- The court dimensions and net height are specified, with different boundary lines for singles and doubles.
- Serves must be made below the waist and land in designated service areas to be legal.
- Players must avoid faults such as hitting outside boundaries, touching the net, double hitting, or illegal serves.
- The shuttlecock can only be hit with the racket, and the opponent gains a point and the next serve after a fault.
- Common shots include forehand, backhand, slice, touch, and smash to outplay the opponent.
- Lets occur when play is interrupted unexpectedly, requiring the point to be replayed.
- If the score reaches 29-29, the first to 30 points wins the set without needing a two-point lead.
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The object of the game is for you or your team to win two sets faster than your opponent.
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To win a set, you must score 21 points and be at least two points ahead.
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If the scores are 20-20, for example, the game carries on until one player or pair has a two-point lead. Okay then, so how do you score these points?
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To score a point, you must aim to hit the shuttlecock, which is usually cork with feathers, with your racket over the net and onto your opponent’s floor without the opponent returning the favor. The court is 13.4 meters long and 6.1 meters wide, and
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the net is 1.55 meters above the ground. Pay attention to these lines, as the boundaries are different for singles and doubles. To start the game, a player must serve the shuttlecock below the waist. The shuttlecock must travel over the net and
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land in the areas defined for a serve to be legal. If the shuttlecock is hit onto the lines, this also counts as a point.
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The opponent will then try and return the shuttlecock and make you miss returning it back. This can go back and forth and is known as a ‘rally’.
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Remember, the aim of the game is to hit the shuttlecock onto your opponent’s floor, and these are the areas you’re aiming for. There are several shots you can utilize to try and win points. These include forehand, backhand, slice,
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touch, and smash. Hitting the shuttlecock over a net onto the floor so that your opponent can’t return it sounds simple enough, but in badminton, it’s very easy to lose points.
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There are a lot of things you can’t do in badminton. You cannot hit the shuttlecock outside the area of play. You cannot hit the shuttlecock twice in succession. You cannot touch the net.
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You cannot hit the shuttlecock into the net and have it land on your side of the court.
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You cannot touch the shuttlecock with any part of your body except with the racket, and as earlier mentioned, you must serve the shuttlecock legally.
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If you commit any of these errors, this results in your opponents being awarded a point.
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Once a player or pair has won a point, they are also awarded the next serve.
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Once a player or a pair has won 21 points and is at least two points ahead, they win a set. The first pair to win three sets faster than their opponent wins. Now that’s basically badminton in a nutshell,
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but there are a few things you’ll need to understand before playing or going to a game.
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For example, fault. At any point, if the referee notices any of these infractions: Let. Unlike tennis, if the shuttlecock hits the net, it counts! Lets are generally called when something unexpected has interrupted. Here’s a list of common lets.
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In this case, the point must be replayed. 30th point. If in the rare instance that a score reaches 29-29, the person who scores the 30th point wins the set without having to gain a two-point lead.
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As you can tell, badminton is an extremely fast sport and it looks difficult, but as you watch or play badminton, the rules will become clear.
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Be sure to follow me on Twitter also, but in the meantime, enjoy badminton! Ninh Ly, www.ninh.co.uk, @NinhLyUK
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