What happens on the serve if the ball hits the net but still goes over to the opponents side

In a badminton serve, if the shuttlecock touches the net but still clears it and lands within the opponent's court, it is considered a legal serve. This is because the net is part of the playing area, and as long as the shuttlecock passes over the net and lands in the designated area, it is a valid serve.

However, the serve must fully clear the net and not land on or under the net. If the shuttlecock touches the top of the net and falls back into the server's court, it is a fault. Similarly, if the shuttlecock hits the net and rolls over, it is also a fault.

In cases where the shuttlecock hits the net but goes over, it is important to note that the height of the net is 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch) at the center and 1.524 meters (5 feet) at the sidelines. The shuttlecock must clear this height to be considered a legal serve.

Additional Information:

The net height for a wheelchair badminton serve is 1.15 meters (3 feet 9 inches).
A player can only serve once per rally.
The serve must be made diagonally across the court, into the opponent's designated service court.
The server must have both feet behind the baseline when serving.

Related Questions and Answers:

Is it legal to serve the shuttlecock over the net if it hits the tape? Yes, as long as it clears the net and lands in the opponent's court.
What happens if the shuttlecock hits the net and falls back into the server's court? It is a fault.
What is the height of the badminton net? 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch) at the center, 1.524 meters (5 feet) at the sidelines.
How many times can a player serve per rally? Once.
Where must the serve be directed? Diagonally across the court, into the opponent's designated service court.

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