Badminton rules vary from game to game and match to match. Badminton World Federation's (BWF), rules provide a guideline for the basic aspects of the game. They help define certain skills as well as shots. There are several rules that govern how the shuttlecock is used and served. To win a badminton game, you must be familiar with these rules.
A service is the most critical shot in a badminton match. This is a shot that can only be hit once, and will result in a point for the receiver. This right is earned by the receiver winning a rally in official BWF play.
There are many service rules depending on what game you're playing. Most importantly, you can't serve overhead or touch it with your body. The net can only be served diagonally. Another rule is that the shuttlecock cannot be hit twice in one match.
According to the BWF, you must not serve in an improper way. For example, you can serve from the right side of the court if the score is even, and the left if it is odd. A court outside of the white boundary is not allowed.
The ability to serve a birdie, while impressive in skill, is the most important shot of a match. However, you will not have the chance to hit it if it is caught in the net.
A birdie is also known as a shuttlecock. It's a half-round round ball with feathery material around its bottom. It may only be struck once before it bounces back to the opposite end. You can only hit it from the lower end of the birdie. Otherwise, it will come back down.
There are a few other good service rules that you should know. One of these is that shuttlecocks should land on the service line. The same applies to doubles. You will also receive a point for serving in the correct court.
The rules of badminton can help you determine whether a particular shot will be a good idea. These rules include the use of the correct racket, a lightweight racquet and being above your waistline while serving.
These are only a few of more than 30 badminton rules you should be aware of when playing. You could lose the game by a large margin if you don't.
Badminton's most important rule states that you can only hit the net once to lift the shuttle. Touching the net earns you a point.
Another important rule is that you cannot hit the shuttlecock two times in a row. Ideally, the birdie should have a rounded base. While you do not have to be perfect, learning how to return a serving in the right direction is a great start.