SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUS

INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

LESSON II: Rules of the Game

Rules provide an agreement of understanding to competition. It defines what is allowed or not

allowed to occur during situations on and off the court. It is very important in every game so
that there will be harmonious and successful event to happen. It can establish camaraderie to
every player.
Below is a brief overview- simplified rules.

 The Serve is the shot that starts a play or rally. When the server is serving even points
(e.g. 0, 2, 4,6), he must stand in the right- hand half of his service court; when the server
is serving odd points (e.g. 1,3,5,7), he must stand in the left- hand half.

 There are two types of serve: the long and short serve. The long serve is a type
of serve that use the racket using the handshake grip. Start facing side on with
feet about shoulder width apart. Bring the racket down and forward to make
contact with the shuttle around knee height use the forearm and flick the wrist
to generate more power while the short serve is a type of serve most commonly
used in double matches. Aim to hit the shuttle so it just clears the net and lands
as close to the service line as possible, but it must touch the line at least, if it
drops short it will not count.

 In single play, a player can only score while serving. Each time they score a point,
they switch service courts. Whenever a player’s score is zero or an even number,
they serve from the right side service court. When the server’s score is an odd
number they serve from the left side service court.

 The server must keep both feet within the service court during the serve. The
serve must be underhand and the shuttle must be contacted below the waist.
The shuttle must be hit in front of the body. The server may not serve until the
receiver is ready.

 During a serve, the partner of the server and receiver may stand anywhere as
long as they don’t obstruct the opponents view. If a single player is playing a
doubles team, the single player is allowed two terms of service. A serve that
touches the net and goes into the proper service area is legal. If the server misses
the shuttle entirely on the serve, it is not a fault and they can serve again. If any
part of the racket touches the shuttle it is considered a serve and is a fault.

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 The Scoring

The game badminton consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points. Every time
there is a serve, there is a point scored. The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
At 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins the game. At 29 all, the side
scoring the 30th point, wins the game. The side winning a game serves first in the next
game. A point is rewarded to the serving side whenever the other side commits a fault. If
a fault is committed by the serving side, the server does not score a point and loses the
serve.

 The Game Play talks about on what are the rules and how to play the badminton either
in Single play or Double play.

SINGLES DOUBLES
One (1) player on each side of the net. Two (2) players on each side of the net
‘Skinny and long’ boundary lines. Outside lines of the court used for boundaries.

At the beginning of the game (0-0), and
when the server’s score is an even, they will
serve from the right service court. If the
players score is odd, they will serve from
the left service court.
If the server wins the rally, they receive a
point and then serve once again, switching
to the opposite service court.
A side has only one set. Only one player is to serve
until they lose a rally and the opponents have a
chance to serve.
At the beginning of the game and when the player
serving has a score of an even number, they will
serve from the right service court. If the players
score is odd, they will serve from the left.

If the receiver wins a rally, they receive a
point and now having the chance to serve
and becomes the new server. They serve
from the appropriate service court- left if
their score is odd and right if it is even.
If the serving side wins the rally, they receive a
point and then the SAME player/ server serves
once again, switching to the opposite service
court.
If the receiving side wins a rally, they receiving
side scores a point. The receiving side becomes
the new serving side.
Players only change service courts when they win
a point after serving.

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The Basic Violation (Faults)

Service Court Errors (SCE)

When a player served or received out of turn or when served or received from
the wrong service court. If discovered; error shall be corrected but existing score
shall stand.

In service:

When the service is not correct. When a shuttle is caught on net & remains
suspended on top, caught in net after passing over the net, and hit by receiver’s
partner.

In play; shuttle:

When a shuttle lands outside court and passes through/under net. When it
touches ceiling/walls, touches player/player’s dress, touches object/person
outside court, and touches a player’s racket & does not travel towards
opponent’s court. When it is caught & held on racket & then slung, when it is hit
twice in succession by the same player when it is hit by player & partner in
succession.

In play; a player:

When the player touches net/ its supports with racket, person or dress and
invades opponent’s court over net with racket or person except on follow
through, but initial point of contact must be on striker’s side. When it invades
opponent’s court under net, such that opponent is obstructed/distracted. When
it obstructs an opponent, i.e. prevent opponent from making a follow through
and deliberately distracts opponent (like shouting/making gestures).

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