DONNAN OREA

I. Court Measurements BSBA- MANAGEMENT 2

A. Overall Court Dimensions
The overall dimensions of a badminton court are 20 feet by 44 feet. The lines along these measurements mark
the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play.
B. The Net Line
The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a 22 feet by 20 feet area on each
side of the net.
C. Short Service Line
The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches (some are marked 7 feet) from the center line. The area inside
the short service line is also called the Non Volley Zone.
D. Center Line
The Center Line is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back Boundary Line. This
delineates the Left from Right Service Court.
E. Side Line for Singles Play
The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles side line)
F. Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles
The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the outermost back line on the court.
G. Long Service Line for Doubles
The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line.
H. The Badminton Net
the badminton net measures 5 feet tall in the center.

II. Badminton Equipment

 Rackets The length must be no more than 680 millimeters and width must be no more than 230 mm.
The head must be no more than 280 mm in length and 220 mm in width.
 The shuttlecock:
(A) Approx. Wt. (around 4.75 to 5.50 g) / (0.168 to 0.194 oz).
(B) Materials: has a round base, usually made of cork, covered in a thin layer of leather. Stuck into
the base are sixteen feathers usually goose or duck, some are made with “synthetic plastic
feathers’’ because they are less expensive and sturdier.

III. Basic Movements:

(A) BASIC GRIP TECHNIQUES

 (B) BASIC FOOTWORK

Always remember your base (starting point) will be at the red dot in the middle. The arrows
indicate the possible movements around the court. Every time you move away from your base to hit
the shuttle, you MUST QUICKLY return to your base to prepare yourself for your opponent’s shot

(C) BASIC STROKES

The basic strokes are:

 Overhead Forehand Stroke
 Overhead Backhand Stroke
 Underarm Forehand Stroke
 Underarm Backhand Stroke
(D) BASIC SERVE:

(1) High-Serve

(2) Low-Serve

(E) BASIC STANCE

IV. Rules & Regulations:

(A) Scoring System

1. A match consists of best-of-three games to 21 points.

2. At 20 all, the side which gains a two-point lead first wins the game.
3. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point wins that game.
4. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
5. Every time there is a serve, there will be a point scored, unless that point is replayed.
6. A two-minute break between each game is allowed.
7. When the leading score reaches 11 points, players may take a 60-second break if needed.

(B) Faults

1. If in serving, the shuttlecock is struck above the server’s waist.

2. If at the serve, the shuttlecock falls into the wrong receiving court.
3. If the server’s and receiver’s feet are not within the boundaries of their serving court and
receiving court, respectively.
4. If the partner of the receiver takes the serve.
5. If a player touches the net with his/her racquet, person, or clothes.
6. If the shuttlecock is struck in return before it has crossed the net to his/her side. (The
follow-through may break the plane of the net.)

(C) General Rules

1. You should not serve until the opponent is ready, but if he/she attempts to return the serve,
he/she is considered ready and play continues.
2. If in serving, you miss the shuttlecock, you may serve again providing your racquet did not
make any contact during the attempt.
3. Birdies that hit the net as they cross during play are good and should be played.
4. If, in serving, the shuttle touches the net, it is a “let” provided the service is otherwise good
and the birdie is served again.
5. Birdies that fall on the line are considered good.