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Similar to other sports, adhering to the regulations and rules while playing badminton is crucial. Corresponding to the two forms of play, singles badminton rules will have some differences compared to doubles badminton rules.
Remembering the regulations and rules is never an easy task. However, with this article, Webcaulong.com will provide you with simple information to help you remember the rules of playing badminton.
1/ Badminton Court
The doubles badminton court has a diagonal length of 14.723 meters, while for singles, it is 14.336 meters, determined by the sidelines that are 40mm wide.
Standard Dimensions of the Badminton Court
In addition to the dimensions, the Badminton Rules also have various regulations regarding the court, markings, and net within the court, including:
Badminton Net
Many of you wonder about the height of the badminton net, what are the dimensions of the badminton net?
The information below will answer your questions:
The net post is 1.55m tall, sturdy, and the accessories and net posts must not be placed inside the court. Two net posts must be placed right on the doubles sidelines, whether playing doubles or singles.
Height of the Badminton Net
The badminton net is made of soft dark-colored nylon, with mesh eyes not smaller than 15mm and not larger than 20mm, and the net has a uniform thickness. It has a width of 760mm and a horizontal length of 6.7m.
The top of the net is clipped with white clamps doubling up the net cord. The net cord or cable must be tightly stretched, level with the top of the two large posts.
2/ Shuttlecock in Badminton Rules
The shuttlecock is made of natural or synthetic materials but must have a flight pattern similar to a shuttlecock made of natural materials, with a thin leather-covered base. It is usually divided into 2 types:
Feather Shuttlecock:
shuttlecock in Badminton Rules
Non-feathered Shuttlecock
Made from synthetic materials, serving as a substitute for natural feathered shuttlecocks. Therefore, there will be some differences in density and characteristics. However, a maximum deviation of 10% is still acceptable. The other specifications are similar to feathered shuttlecocks.
3/ Racket in Badminton Gameplay
Badminton rackets must not exceed a total length of 680mm and a total width of 230mm. This includes: the handle, the head, the throat (T-joint), and the stringed area.
Stringed Area: Must be flat with a pattern of interlaced strings, uniform in nature. This area must not exceed a total length of 280mm and a total width of 220mm.
Note: No additional attachments protruding from the racket are allowed, except for devices used solely to prevent wear or dampen vibration, such as grip wraps or head covers.
Voting on the Court and Serving Rights in Badminton Rules
The decision of who takes the court first and who serves first will be determined by the referee flipping a coin.
Flipping a coin to determine the court and serving rights
This is just a fair way of determining the game, not entirely an advantage for either side, as the playing conditions are almost identical. Moreover, two athletes will switch sides after completing one set.
This is just a fair way of judging in competitions rather than a complete advantage for either side, as the playing conditions are almost identical. Moreover, the two athletes will switch sides after completing a set.
Additionally: In grassroots tournaments, during student competitions, the referee will place the shuttlecock on the balance sphere at the edge of the court. The side on which the shuttlecock falls first will be given the choice of court or the first serve, while the other side will choose the remaining option.
5/ Scoring Method in Badminton Rules
The general format in badminton rules is a match taking place in 3 sets, with the team winning 2 sets declared the overall winner, as per the stipulated regulations.
a. The victorious side in a set is the one reaching 21 points first (exceptions in cases c and d).
b. One point is awarded to the winning side in a rally. A team earns 1 point when the opposing side commits a fault or hits the shuttlecock out.
c. In the event of a 20-20 score, the team leading by a 2-point margin will be the winner of that set.
d. In a situation where both teams reach a score of 29-29, the team scoring point 30 first will emerge victorious over the other team.
e. The team winning the closest set will serve in the subsequent match.
Check out the detailed video below for a better understanding:
6/ Rules of Court Change in Badminton
Teams will switch sides during the match when:
Court Change in Badminton Matches
7/ Correct Serve in Badminton Rules
Webcaulong.com has an article on the proper way to serve in badminton. Check out the details here:
8/ Rules of Serves in Badminton
The shuttle is handed over as per the decision of the main referee, or a player executes it when the shuttle is handed over before the receiver is ready. Both sides commit a fault in this exchange. After the shuttle is hit back, it gets stuck in the net and is held back.
The shuttle bursts out, the base, and the shuttle completely separate. One of the players loses focus due to the opponent's coach, or an unforeseen circumstance.
When a shuttle exchange is performed, the last exchange is not counted; whichever player just handed over the shuttle will hand it over again.
Shuttle exchange in badminton rules
9/ Holding athletes accountable in badminton regulations
9.1 Determining out-of-bounds shots
9.2 Break time, misconduct, and behavior faults of athletes
Break time rules
According to the badminton rules, a match must proceed continuously starting from the shuttle handover until the conclusion of a rally, except for specific exceptions we'll explore shortly:
Delays in play violations:
Guidance and leaving the court:
Actions athletes are not permitted to take:
Addressing violations:
10/ The role of referees in badminton rules
In the realm of badminton rules, the chief referee holds the highest role and responsibility in a match and the entire tournament, making the ultimate and crucial decisions.
The referee's role in badminton competition regulations
Roles of the main referee include:
So now we have explored the latest badminton rules. Hopefully, through this article, you can easily grasp the playing regulations of this increasingly popular sport in Vietnam and around the world. Webcaulong.com will update the latest information when there are changes in the rules; please leave your comments below, and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Posted by: Trần Thùy Linh
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