Introduction:
As the stage for our competitive endeavors, understanding the rules of badminton is crucial for achieving victory. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed overview of the rules and regulations that govern the sport. Let Jack guide you through the different aspects of the badminton court layout, valid playing areas, and serving rules.
- Badminton Court Layout:
- Badminton courts are rectangular surfaces divided in half by a center net.
- The dimensions of the court are 44′ (13.4 m) in length.
- Double courts are 20′ (6.1 m) wide, while single courts are reduced to 17′ (5.18 m).
- Service courts are split by a center line and set back from the net by a ‘short service line’ of 6.5′ (1.98 m).
- Doubles games require a long service line’ placed 2.5′ (.76 m) from the back boundary.
- Clearances of 2′ (.61 m) should be provided around the entire court.
2. Valid Playing Areas:
- The valid playing areas differ for singles and doubles matches.
- Singles matches utilize the full width of the court, while doubles matches have narrower boundaries.
- Familiarize yourself with the specific areas by referring to the accompanying diagram.
3. Serving Rules:
- Both serving and receiving players must stand within their respective diagonal service courts.
- The serving player must have both feet touching the ground and must not touch the lines.
- The other players on the court are not restricted in their positioning.
- Different rules apply to singles and doubles serving techniques.
- The server only has one opportunity to serve, and the service is considered complete if the shuttlecock touches the server’s racket or falls to the ground.
4. Scoring:
- Matches are typically played using a three-game, two-out-of-three format.
- The first player or team to reach 21 points wins a game.
- If the score reaches 20-20, the player or team must win by a margin of two points.
- If the score reaches 29-29, the first player or team to reach 30 points wins.
- First ball for the red side: Player A of the right court serves. If A score is scored, player A will continue to serve after A-B players change positions! Only when the server team scores, do the server players need to switch sides.
- Interpretation: The blue team scores, using the left single right double rule, by the blue team’s left half-player D serve. The red team scores, using the left single and right double rule, and the right half of the red team player B serves.
- When the blue team scores, the left single-right double rule is adopted, the player C in the right half of the court serves, after continuing to score, the blue team players exchange the left and right halves, and the server players do not change.
6. Violations:
- Various violations can occur during gameplay, including incorrect serving, shuttlecock hitting the net and staying on it, hitting the shuttlecock more than once, and more.
- Players should avoid touching the net or support structures, hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds, or obstructing the opponent.
Conclusion:
Understanding the rules of badminton is essential for players and enthusiasts alike. By adhering to these regulations, players can ensure fair play and enjoy the sport to its fullest. At BadmintonSupplier.com, we are committed to providing high-quality badminton products and supporting the badminton community. Visit our website to explore our range of products and elevate your badminton experience.
