What are the Basic Rules of Badminton and How Do You Score Points?

Badminton is a fast-paced and exciting court game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The basic rules are relatively simple, but there are some nuances that can take time to master.

Court: The badminton court is divided into two halves by a net. Each half is further divided into a service court and a back court.

Equipment: Badminton is played with a racket and a shuttlecock. The racket is made of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber or aluminum, and the shuttlecock is a small, feathered projectile.

Gameplay: The game is played between two players (singles) or four players (doubles). Players take turns hitting the shuttlecock over the net to their opponent's side of the court. The shuttlecock must land within the boundaries of the court and cannot touch the ground or the net.

Scoring: Points are scored when the opponent fails to return the shuttlecock, hits the shuttlecock out of bounds, or hits the shuttlecock into the net. The first player or team to reach 21 points wins the set. A match is typically played as a best-of-three sets.

Basic Rules:

  • The serve must be hit from below the waist and land in the opposite service court.
  • The shuttlecock must be hit over the net and land within the boundaries of the court.
  • Players cannot touch the net or invade their opponent's court.
  • Only one player can hit the shuttlecock at a time.

Questions:

  • What is the size of a badminton court?
  • What is the difference between a service court and a back court?
  • How many players are on a badminton team for doubles?
  • How many points are needed to win a set of badminton?
  • What is an ace in badminton?

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