Badminton is a popular sport that has been played since the 19th century. It is a fast-paced, competitive sport, and it is one of the few racket sports that is played both indoors and outdoors. Badminton is a great way to stay active and have fun with friends or family. There are a few basic rules and regulations that all players should know before they begin to play the sport.
Basic Rules and Regulations
Badminton is a sport that requires two opposing players or teams. Each team consists of either one or two players who use rackets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and have it land within the opponent’s court. The team that is able to land the shuttlecock in the opponent’s court the most number of times wins the game.
Serving
The game of badminton begins with a serve. The server stands in the court, behind the service line and serves the shuttlecock to the opposing team. The shuttlecock can be served from any point behind the service line, as long as it is within the boundaries of the court. The shuttlecock must be served diagonally, so that it crosses the net and lands in the opponent’s court. The serve must also clear the net and land in the correct court area.
Scoring
The team that wins a rally is awarded a point. The team that reaches a total of 21 points first wins the game. If the score reaches 20-20, then the team that reaches a two-point lead first wins the game. A match is generally played as the best out of three games.
Net Shots
Net shots are considered legal as long as they are hit after the shuttlecock passes over the net. Shots hit before the shuttlecock passes over the net are considered fouls.
Doubles
In doubles, the server must serve the shuttlecock to the opposite side of the court, alternating between the two players on the opposite team. The server must also switch sides after each service. The team that serves first will determine which side of the court the shuttlecock will be served to first.
Fouls
All fouls in badminton are considered illegal. Some common fouls are hitting the shuttlecock before it passes over the net, serving the shuttlecock out of bounds, or hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds.
Conclusion
Badminton is a fast-paced, exciting sport to play. Knowing the basic rules and regulations of badminton is important for all players. Following the rules and regulations of the game will ensure that players have a safe and enjoyable experience.