Badminton is a popular game that is popular among both amateurs and professionals. It is a racquet sport that is played with a shuttlecock. The aim of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net in such a way that the opponent is not able to hit it back. Each game usually consists of a best-of-three sets. The game can be played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). In this article, we will discuss how each game begins in badminton.
What are the Rules for Starting a Game?
The rules for starting a game of badminton are fairly straightforward. Before the game begins, both sides should be prepared and know the rules. The players should be aware of which side of the court they will be playing from and ready to start the match.
Once the players are ready, the first serve will be determined by a toss. The winner of the toss can choose to serve or receive first. The server should ensure that the shuttlecock is hit over the net into the opponent’s court.
The Serve
The serve is the most important part of the game and is the beginning of every point. The server must hit the shuttlecock over the net, and it must land in the opponent’s court. The serve must also be hit with an underarm motion, and the racket must be pointing downwards when the shuttlecock is hit.
The shuttlecock should also be hit within the service court, which is the area between the back boundary line and the short service line. If the shuttlecock lands outside of these boundaries, then the serve is considered to be a “fault”, and the point is lost.
The Rally
Once the serve has been successfully hit and landed in the opponent’s court, the rally begins. Both players must then hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net. The rally will end when one of the players is unable to hit the shuttlecock back over the net or if the shuttlecock lands outside of the boundary lines.
The point will then be awarded to the player or team who has won the rally. The player or team that has won the most rallies in a set will win the set. The game will end when one of the players or teams has won two sets.
Scoring
The scoring in badminton is fairly simple. A player or team will receive a point for each rally they win. When the score reaches 20-20, the players or teams must win by two clear points. If the score reaches 29-29, then the players or teams must win by one clear point.
Conclusion
Badminton is a popular game that is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Each game of badminton begins with a serve, which is hit over the net into the opponent’s court. The rally then begins, and the players must hit the shuttlecock back and forth until one of them is unable to hit it back over the net or it lands outside of the boundary lines. The player or team who wins the most rallies in a set will win the set, and the game will end when one of the players or teams has won two sets. Scoring in badminton is based on the number of rallies won, and the players or teams must win by two clear points when the score reaches 20-20.