Badminton Study Guide - General Rules of Play

Flashcards covering the general rules of play, serving rules, boundary rules, and fault regulations in badminton.

What is a fault in badminton when serving?

A fault occurs when the shuttle misses during serve or gets caught in/on the net after passing over.

Can a player touch the net during play?

No, a player may not touch the net with their racquet, body, or clothing.

When should the server serve from the right service court in singles play?

The server should serve from the right service court when the score is 0 or even.

What happens if the receiver wins a rally in singles play?

If the receiver wins a rally, they score a point and become the server.

How are boundary lines treated in badminton?

All boundary lines are considered 'in play.'

What must players do with their feet during the serve?

Both server and receiver must keep part of both feet on the court surface until service is delivered.

In doubles, what is the serving sequence?

Initial server to Partner of initial receiver to Partner of initial server to Initial receiver.

What are the serving rules for doubles when the score is odd?

Serve from the left service court if the score is odd.

What constitutes a fault during play regarding the shuttle's path?

A fault occurs if the shuttle passes through or under the net or touches the roof, ceiling, wall, player, or player's clothing.

What is the rule for the racquet when serving?

The racquet must contact the shuttle below the waist, with the racquet pointing downward.

A player may not touch the net with their racquet, body, or clothing during play.

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When should a player of the serving side serve from the right service court during a doubles match?

When the serving side has not scored or has scored an even number of points in that game

When should a player of the serving side serve from the left service court during a doubles match?

When the serving side has scored an odd number of points in that game

In doubles, after serving, where must the player of the receiving side who served last remain?

They must stay in the same service court from where they served last.

In doubles, who is the receiver during a serve?

The player standing in the diagonally opposite service court to the server.

When are players allowed to change their respective service courts during a doubles match?

Only when they win a point while their side is serving.

In any turn of serving, from where must the serve be delivered in relation to the serving side’s score?

From the service court corresponding to the serving side’s score (right if even, left if odd)

What is the correct sequence of service rotation in a doubles match after the initial server?

Service passes from the initial server → to the partner of the initial receiver → to the partner of the initial server → to the initial receiver.

Who may serve first in the next game after a doubles match is completed?

Either player from the winning side may serve first, and either player from the losing side may receive.

When is it considered a fault by the server during the serve?

When the server misses the shuttle during the serve.

What happens if the shuttle becomes caught in or on the net after passing over during the serve?

It is considered a fault.

During play, when is it a fault related to the shuttle and the net?

When the shuttle passes through or under the net.

During play, when is it a fault related to external structures?

When the shuttle touches the roof, ceiling, or wall.

During play, when is it a fault involving players?

When the shuttle touches the player or the player’s clothing.

In singles, when should players serve from and receive in their right service courts?

When the server has not scored or has scored an even number of points in that game.

In singles, when should players serve from and receive in their left service courts?

When the server has scored an odd number of points in that game.

What happens if the server wins a rally in singles play?

The server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service court.

What happens if the receiver wins a rally in singles play?

The receiver scores a point and becomes the new server.

How is it decided who serves first in a badminton match?

By a coin toss or a spin of the racquet

Where must the server and receiver stand during the serve?

Diagonally opposite each other, within their respective service courts without touching the boundary lines, until the serve is made.

What must both the server and receiver maintain during the serve?

Some part of both feet must remain in contact with the court surface in a stationary position until the service is delivered.

Where must the racquet make contact with the shuttle during a serve?

Below the waist, with the shaft of the racquet pointing downward and the racquet head completely below the server’s hand.

Are boundary lines considered in play during badminton matches?

Yes, all boundary lines are considered in play.

During play, what are players not allowed to touch?

Players may not touch the net with their racquet, body, or clothing.

What is not allowed regarding the shuttle and the racquet during play?

2. The shuttle may not come to rest on the racquet or be carried or slung.

Is it allowed for a player to hit the shuttle twice in succession during a rally?

No, it is not allowed if it happens with two separate strokes/swings; however, a double hit with only one stroke is not considered a fault.

What happens if the shuttle hits the net during play?

The rally continues; it is not a fault.

Can a player reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock?

No, a player may not reach over the net to hit the shuttlecock.