Badminton is a racquet sport played using lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock. It is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world, with an estimated 200 million players worldwide. The rules and regulations of the game are based on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Laws of Badminton. A key element of the game is the serve, which is used to start each rally. It is important to understand the rules and regulations of how a server must serve in badminton in order to ensure a fair and competitive match.
Serving Rules in Badminton
The most important rule to remember when serving in badminton is that the shuttlecock must be hit below the waist, and in front of the server. It is illegal to hit the shuttlecock before it has passed the short service line, which is located two and a half meters from the net. The server must also make sure that the shuttlecock is hit first by the server’s racket, and not by any other part of the body. If the shuttlecock is not hit correctly, the serve is considered a fault and the receiving player will win the rally.
The Server’s Position
When serving, the server must stand within the service court, which is located in the back court on the right side of the court for right-handed players, and on the left side of the court for left-handed players. The server must remain within the court until the shuttlecock has been hit. The server must also ensure that the shuttlecock is hit from an upright position.
The Serve
The server must hit the shuttlecock below the waist, and in front of the server. The shuttlecock should be hit with a forehand stroke, and the shuttlecock should not be hit with a backhand stroke. The shuttlecock must also be hit with a steady and controlled motion, without any jerky or abrupt movements. The shuttlecock must be hit with the racket head pointing downwards, and should not be struck with a slicing motion.
The Return
Once the shuttlecock has been served, the receiving player is allowed to hit the shuttlecock back to the server. The server must then hit the shuttlecock back to the receiving player, and the rally continues until one player makes a mistake or fails to return the shuttlecock.
Conclusion
In order to play a fair and competitive match of badminton, it is important to understand the rules and regulations of how a server must serve in badminton. The server must stand in the correct position, and hit the shuttlecock below the waist and in front of the server. The server must also make sure that the shuttlecock is hit with a forehand stroke, and with a steady and controlled motion. The receiving player is then allowed to hit the shuttlecock back to the server, and the rally continues until one player makes a mistake or fails to return the shuttlecock.