Volleyball and badminton are two of the most popular racquet sports in the world. They both involve two teams or two players hitting a ball or shuttlecock over a net in an attempt to score a point. Although both sports involve the same basic concept, the rules and scoring systems are very different. In this article, we will explore the various types of scoring used in volleyball and badminton.
Volleyball Scoring
Volleyball is played between two teams of six players. Each team takes turns trying to score points by grounding the ball on the other team’s court. The team that wins the rally (when the ball touches the floor on the opponent’s side) gains a point. A set is won by the first team to reach 25 points, but a team must win by two points. If the score reaches 24-24, the game continues until one team has a two-point lead.
Sets and Matches
A volleyball match is the best of five sets, meaning the first team to win three sets will be declared the winner. Each set is won by the team that first reaches 25 points with a two-point lead. In some cases, such as a tie-breaking set, the first team to reach 15 points with a two-point lead will be declared the winner.
Rally Scoring
Rally scoring is the most commonly used type of scoring in volleyball. This type of scoring awards a point to the team that wins the rally, regardless of which team served the ball. This system allows for more continuous play and makes the game more interesting for spectators.
Badminton Scoring
Badminton is played with either two players (singles) or four players (doubles). The objective is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent’s court. The team or player that wins the rally scores a point. The first team or player to reach 21 points (in singles) or 29 points (in doubles) with a two-point lead is declared the winner.
Service and Serving Order
In badminton, the service alternates between the two teams or players. The first serve is determined by a coin toss, and the serving team or player then continues to alternate serves until the end of the game. The serving side can gain an advantage by having the serve on their opponent’s weak side.
Rally Scoring
Rally scoring is also used in badminton. A point is awarded to the team or player that wins the rally, regardless of who served the shuttlecock. This scoring system allows for more continuous play and keeps the game interesting for both the players and spectators.
Conclusion
Volleyball and badminton are two of the most popular racquet sports in the world. Despite having different rules and scoring systems, both sports use the same basic concept of hitting a ball or shuttlecock over a net. The most common type of scoring used in both sports is rally scoring, which awards a point to the team or player that wins the rally, regardless of who served the ball or shuttlecock.