MODULE I: LESSON 5

General Rules and Regulation

Introduction:

In this module you shall be introduced to the General Rules and Regulation
of Badminton. A New Rule system is being emphasized and the theory of which
was based on the International Badminton Federation.
Read the discussion and answer the questions that follow. Perform the
activity and submit via Google Classroom or detached and submit the assessment
portion of this module.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module, you will be able
to:

1. Explained the general rules and regulation of badminton;

2. Valued the general rules and regulation of badminton;
3. Executed the general rules and regulation of badminton; and
4. Appreciated the general rules and regulation of badminton.

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Learning Content:

Before beginning there are essential badminton rules and regulations which
a player has to be aware of, to be a gnarly athlete. We should know where to
shot, how to shot, types of shots and the basic rules of badminton. It’s not ground
breaking or a hazardous one, rather an easy breezy one, if you are a fervor player.

Basic Rules and Regulations of Playing Badminton

1. A Game of Two or Four

Badminton can be played as singles or doubles.

In a single rally, there will be two players, playing with each other.

While in a double rally, you can pair up with your friend and play a game of four.
But the players are a set, like the sets of cards.

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2. Left or Right

You cannot randomly choose your side as you wish. This is one of the basic
badminton rule which needs to be followed for any rally. At the beginning of the
game, when the server’s score is even, then you are at the right service court. If
the servers score is odd, choose the left side. (yes! Be thorough with odd or even
numbers, they do count!!)

3. Know Your Weapons

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 Badminton is played with a stringed racket and a shuttlecock. The cock is
topped with feathers and have a rubber base. The player should always hit the
rubber base and not the feathered part. Each player can use a single stringed
racket.

4. The Serve

The serve is the basic of any badminton play. Serve is the term used
according to badminton rules, to hit the cock during the beginning of each rally.
Serve should always be done underarm and below the server’s waist. An overarm
serve is against the rules of badminton, and would be considered a fault. (Your
physics rule of high velocity, does not suffice here)

5. Begin It by a Toss
The basic rule and regulation of any badminton rally, either Olympics or
your family play is that, the game always begins with a toss. When playing with
your friends, stop fighting for the first serve, because you are within the box of
the badminton rules! The start is only hosted by a toss; the next first serve

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depends on who wins the rally. If you win the first rally, then the next game
begins with your serve. (Perks of being the winner).

6. The ‘Net’ Trap

The net is a vital and villainous equipment in the play. If the shuttle cock
hits the net or even touches the net, disqualified! The point goes to your
opponent.
7. Tame Your Hands and Your Feet
While the play is on, your feet should never touch the white line bordered

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around you. Your hands are your rackets, a hand touch is a foul play, which is
beyond the shadow of any doubt.
8. “That’s a Foul Play”!

According to the basic rules of badminton, if your cock touches the ground
or if you hit it twice from the same court, that’s considered a foul play. So there’s
no replay or second chance. “In the game of badminton, you either loose or win,
there’s never a chance!”
9. Don’t Be Bully Kid

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 While a play you should never back or temp your opponent while he/she is
serving, which may ward off their concentration. Feinting the opponents or trying
to bully them by any means is unpardonably offensive. Being a sportsman you will
obviously never be the bullying little kid anymore.

10. The Landing

The shuttlecock which is either served or hit, should land inside the service
court. Any cock which flew away the white boundaries will not be counted and
yes, your opponent will definitely score.

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11. Dock Out!
If the following rules of badminton are continuously broken by a player,
then the referee has the undue right to dock out the player’s point or the player
from the game. Be alert! Your actions rules your future.

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12. 21 Steps Ahead

To win the game of badminton you must score points before your
opponent. Out of 3 sets of play you must win 2 to be the talented winner.

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Badminton Rules for Singles
In a single rally, there will be two players, playing with each other on
opposite sides of the court.
The serve
One of the important rules of badminton is about the serve. The serve
should always be done underarm and below the server’s waist. An overarm serve
is against the basic rules of badminton, and would be considered a fault.
Format
At the start of the game, the score is (0-0). You cannot randomly choose
your side as you wish. This is one of the basic badminton rules which needs to be
followed for any rally. When the server’s score is even, the server serves from the
right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left
service court.

If the server wins a rally, the server gets a point and then serves again from
the alternate side. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and
becomes the new server. The server starts from the appropriate side– left if their
score is odd, and right if the score is even. According to the rules and regulations
of badminton for singles, a “play-by-play” tournament format is followed
everywhere, wherein all players will be paired with an opponent for the first-
round matches. These players will have one week to play their matches before
advancing to the next round of the tournament.
Scoring system
When the server wins the game, a point is scored and serve is retained.
When the receiver wins the rally, they earn the right to serve. However, the
ability to gain a point or lose a point will depend on the set of badminton rules
and regulations. A match consists of best-of-three games to 21 points. At 20 all,
the server which gains a two-point lead first wins the game. At 29 all, the side
scoring the 30th point first wins that game. A server in a new game will be the
winner of the previous one, and every time there is a serve, there will be a point
scored, unless that point is replayed.
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 A two-minute break is allowed between each game. A 60-second break can
be taken when the leading score reaches 11 point. In official BWF play, the
receiver scores points. However, only the server can earn points while playing
classic-rules badminton in universities.
Faults
In official games of BWF, faults and errors result in a point for your
opponent and you must surrender the serve to them. A major fault as listed in the
badminton rules and regulations for singles is missing the shuttle while swinging
on the serve. If you hit the shuttle but it passes underneath the net, it can be
counted as a fault. Also, when you hit the shuttle out of bounds it is a major fault
as per the rules of badminton. Lastly, touching the shuttle with your body or
clothing is frowned upon amongst the basic rules of badminton.

Badminton Rules and Regulations for Doubles:

Coin toss
The basic rules and regulations of any badminton rally, either Olympics or
leisurely with your family is that the game always begins with a toss. When
playing with your friends, stop fighting for the first serve, because you must
comply with the badminton rules that qualify a coin toss as an appropriate
determinant. The next first serve depends on who wins the rally. If you win the
first rally, then the next game begins with your serve.
Boundaries
A player out of a team of 2 must serve inside the white lines of the
diagonally opposite side so that the shuttlecock falls inside it. After the receiver
returns the serve, the player can hit the shuttle anywhere within the entire court
area
Format
In doubles, the scoring system can be a little confusing, since there are 2
players in a team who can serve. A rule of thumb is that a badminton game
always starts from the right-hand side. The order of server depends on the score

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odd or even, the same badminton rules and regulations for doubles as it is for
singles. For example, if both pairs have decided that you and your partner start
the game with you delivering the first serve, the score is 0-0. Since 0 is an even
number, you will serve from the right side of the court. Otherwise, the players
continue to stay in their respective service court from where they played their
previous game. From this method, alternate servers are guaranteed.
Switching sides on the court
In Badminton rules and regulations for doubles entail that the players or
teams will switch sides on the court during the following times:
At the end of the first game
Ø At the end of the second game and if a third game is to be played
Ø During the third game if the first player/team scores a total of 11 points.
Scoring system
If the serving side wins, they score a point and the same server serves again
from the alternate service court. If the receiving side wins, the receiving side
scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new serving side. To win the game
of badminton, you must score points before your opponent. Out of 3 sets of play
you must win two. Every time there is a serve, there is a point scored. According
to badminton rules and regulations for doubles, the side of doubles that win a
rally adds a point to its score. When both sides reach 20 all, the side which gains a
2-point lead first, wins that game. When both sides reach 29 all, the side scoring
the 30th point, wins that game.
Faults
The shuttlecock which is either served or hit should land inside the service
court. Any shuttlecock which flew away from the white boundaries will not be
counted and the opponent will score. One side has only one attempt to retrieve
the shuttle, either one of the players is going to hit the shuttle. Even if the shuttle
is accidentally touched by hand, it is still a fault. Also, an important rule of
badminton is that only the receiver can return the serve directed at them.

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Summary:
Badminton may seem to be any easy play, yet it is fun and active, and not
overly strenuous compared to other sports. It’s an active and healthy sport which
anyone can play. It’s also a flexible sport which can be played with family and
friends, thereby boosting up your energy and your love. This is the best way to
spend a quality time with your loved ones, rather than sticking into the deep and
dark world of your mobile phones. Badminton is an easy prick, but to be a
passionate and true badminton player, you must be overtly aware of these basic
badminton rules in the ground. Learn the rules like a pro, not to break them
rather adhere to them and add value to your sport and passion.

REFERENCES:

Boga, Steve (2018), Badminton, Paw Prints, ISBN 978-1439504789

Grice, Tony (2020), Badminton: Steps to Success, Human Kinetics, ISBN
978- 0-7360-7229-8
Connors, M.; Dupuis, D.L.; Morgan, B.; (2019), The Olympic Facebook: A
Spectator’s Guide to the Winter and Summer Games, Visible Ink Press, ISBN 0-
8103-9417-0

~~End of Module I: Lesson 5~~

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