RULES FOR PLAYING BADMINTON DOUBLES- Avoid penalties by knowing the rules of the game #badminton

Summary

This video, presented by Coach Kenya Sunshine, provides a comprehensive guide to the essential rules of playing badminton doubles. It covers key aspects such as scoring, serving, player positioning, and rally rules. Coach Kenya emphasizes the importance of understanding the correct way to serve, how to rotate with a partner, and avoiding common faults like double hits or touching the net. The video also highlights intervals and set breaks, helping players improve their teamwork and strategy to become more successful in the game.

Takeaways

• 🎾 Badminton doubles follows similar scoring to singles: games are played to 21 points, with the pair needing to win 2 out of 3 games.
• ⚖️ If both teams reach 20 points, the game continues until one team wins by 2 points, with the maximum score being 30.
• 🪙 The game starts with a coin toss or shuttle toss to determine which team serves first.
• 🎯 The serve must go diagonally across the court and land in a smaller service box; hitting the net during the serve is not a fault as long as it lands in the correct box.
• 🔄 Players switch sides after every game and when the score reaches 11 in each game, with intervals for breaks at these points.
• 🏸 Only the designated receiver can return the serve; once the rally begins, anyone can hit the shuttle.
• 🚫 Players are not allowed to double hit the shuttle, meaning they cannot hit it twice consecutively, either individually or as a team.
• ⛔ No part of the player’s body or racket should touch the net during play, or the point goes to the opponent.
• 🔀 Team rotation and positioning play a crucial role in a successful doubles strategy.
• ⏳ Breaks between games last 2 minutes, and there is a 60-second break when the score reaches 11 points in any game.

Q & A

What is the basic scoring rule for badminton doubles?

The scoring is similar to singles: a game is played to 21 points, and a pair must win two out of three games. If both sides reach 20 points, the first side to win two consecutive points wins the game. The maximum score is 30.

How is the server determined in the beginning of a game?

The server is determined by a coin toss or by tossing the shuttle. The side where the shuttle points gets the first serve.

Where does the server stand, and who receives the serve in doubles?

The server stands on the right side of their court if their score is even and serves diagonally to the receiver in the opposite box. Only the player in the diagonal box can receive the serve.

What happens if the shuttle hits the net during the serve?

If the shuttle hits the net but lands inside the correct service box, the serve is valid, and play continues. If it lands outside the box, the receiving team earns a point.

Can the serve be received by both opponents in doubles?

No, only the designated receiver in the diagonal box can receive the serve. If the other opponent touches the shuttle, the serving team earns the point.

What is a 'double hit,' and why is it not allowed?

A double hit occurs when a player hits the shuttle twice before it crosses the net or if two teammates touch it consecutively. This is considered a fault, and the opposing team earns a point.

What happens at the 11-point mark in a game?

At 11 points, the players take a 60-second interval break. They can leave the court to wipe sweat, change rackets, or receive coaching advice.

What happens if players reach a third set in the match?

If the match goes to a third set, players switch sides at the start. At the 11-point mark in the third set, players also switch sides again and take a 60-second break.

What are the rules regarding touching the net during play?

Players are not allowed to touch the net with their racket or body during play. If a player touches the net, their opponents earn a point.

Can a player’s foot cross the net during play?

No, if a player's foot crosses over to the opponent's side of the court, it is considered a fault, and the opponent earns a point.

Outlines

00:00

🎾 Introduction to Doubles Rules and Gameplay

The video begins by emphasizing the fun of playing doubles badminton while stressing the importance of understanding the rules to avoid mistakes and disputes. Coach Kenya Sunshine introduces herself, encourages viewers to subscribe, and begins explaining the fundamental rules of scoring in doubles. The scoring is similar to singles, where a pair must win two out of three games, each up to 21 points. If the score ties at 20-all, a team must win by two consecutive points, with a maximum score of 30. The side that wins two straight games does not need to play a third. The coin toss decides which team serves first, and specific rules govern the serve and reception process, ensuring proper positioning and minimizing errors like hitting the shuttle out of bounds or from the wrong side.

05:01

📝 Rotation and Serving Rules in Doubles

This section further explains how the serving system works, particularly focusing on rotation based on the server's score. When the serving team's score is odd, the player serves from the left side; when it's even, they serve from the right. The rally continues until one side wins the point, with the server switching based on the score. This creates a structured rotation, ensuring that only the correct player serves based on the score's odd or even nature. The explanation covers how players switch sides and the rules for receiving the serve, ensuring clarity on maintaining fair gameplay.

10:01

⚠️ Double Hits and Faults During the Game

In this segment, the focus shifts to rules surrounding faults, particularly the issue of double hits. A double hit occurs if a player strikes the shuttle twice before sending it over the net, or if two players from the same team hit the shuttle consecutively. In either case, the opposing team wins the point. Coach Kenya also discusses proper positioning and how touching the shuttle more than once, either deliberately or by accident, results in a fault. The section ends by emphasizing the importance of avoiding such mistakes to maintain fair play and give the opponents an advantage.

⏸️ Interval Breaks and Set Transitions

This part outlines the interval breaks taken during a badminton doubles match. When the score reaches 11, a 60-second interval occurs where players can rest, strategize, and receive advice from coaches. If a team wins a game or set, there is a two-minute break where they can switch sides and regroup before the next set. The coach highlights that the intervals offer a vital opportunity to adjust strategies, especially when switching sides. The scoring continues as explained earlier, with the side scoring 21 or a maximum of 30 winning the game. If a third set is needed, the teams switch sides again at 11 points.

🚫 Avoiding Net Touches and Ensuring Clean Play

The final section provides additional rules, focusing on net-related faults. Players are not allowed to touch the net with their rackets or bodies during the rally, as this results in an automatic point for the opponent. Similarly, if a player steps over the net boundary or invades the opponent's side, a fault is called. The importance of clean play and avoiding unnecessary contact with the net is emphasized to ensure a smooth game. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to watch more tutorials on rotation strategies and teamwork in doubles to improve their overall performance, and a final reminder to subscribe for more tips.

Keywords

💡Doubles

Doubles is a format in badminton where two players form a team and play against another team of two. The video focuses on explaining the specific rules, strategies, and techniques for playing doubles, including serving, scoring, and teamwork, making it a central concept.

💡Scoring

Scoring refers to the system used to determine the winner in a badminton game. In doubles, a match is played up to 21 points, with the winning team needing to lead by 2 points. If the score reaches 20-all, the game continues until one team gains a 2-point lead, with a maximum score of 30.

💡Serve

The serve is the action that begins a rally. In doubles, the server must serve diagonally across the court into a specific area, and only the designated receiver can return it. The video details the correct service rules and the consequences of serving faults, such as serving out of bounds or to the wrong player.

💡Receiver

The receiver is the player who must return the serve. In doubles, only the player diagonally across from the server is allowed to return the serve. If the wrong player attempts to hit the serve, it results in a point for the serving team. This rule is emphasized to prevent confusion and arguments during gameplay.

💡Rally

A rally is the sequence of continuous play that occurs after the serve. The rally continues until the shuttlecock hits the ground or a fault is committed. The video discusses how rallies are crucial in determining points and how both players in a team must collaborate effectively during rallies to succeed.

💡Switching Sides

Switching sides happens at certain points in the game to ensure fairness, especially in terms of court conditions like lighting. In doubles, players switch sides after each game or when the score reaches 11 in the final set. This rule ensures that no team has an advantage based on their position.

💡Fault

A fault is a rule violation in badminton that results in a point being awarded to the opponent. Common faults in doubles include serving incorrectly, double hits, and touching the net with the racket or body. Understanding faults is essential to avoid losing points unnecessarily.

💡Double Hit

A double hit occurs when a player or team hits the shuttlecock twice in one stroke or when both players on a team touch the shuttlecock before it crosses the net. This is considered a fault and results in a point for the opposing team. The video provides examples of this rule to help players avoid such mistakes.

💡Interval

An interval is a break in the game where players are allowed to rest and strategize. In doubles, there is a 60-second interval when the score reaches 11, and a 2-minute break between sets. This time allows players to regroup and receive advice from coaches or partners.

💡Rotation

Rotation in doubles refers to the movement of players on the court to cover different areas and maintain an effective defense and offense. The video emphasizes the importance of good rotation between partners to maintain coverage of the court and avoid leaving gaps for opponents to exploit.

Highlights

Introduction to doubles badminton and the importance of understanding rules to avoid faults and disputes.

Basic scoring system: A doubles match is played up to 21 points, with the pair needing to win two out of three games.

In case both teams reach 20 points, the game continues until one team gains a two-point lead. The maximum score is 30.

Coin toss or shuttle toss determines which side serves first.

Only the diagonal opponent can receive the serve, and if the incorrect player hits the shuttle, it results in a point for the serving team.

During serve, the smaller box on the opponent’s side is the valid area; serving outside of this area results in a fault.

A serve hitting the net but landing in the correct box is still in play.

Players switch sides after every point, and the server’s position is determined by whether their score is even or odd.

Explanation of switching servers based on the score and continuing the rally after the initial serve.

No double hits allowed: either by one player hitting twice or both players touching the shuttle during a rally.

Intervals occur when a team reaches 11 points for a 60-second break and at the end of each set with a 2-minute break.

In the third set, the teams switch sides again after 11 points.

Emphasis on not touching the net with your racket or body during a rally, which would result in an automatic point for the opponent.

Tips on improving doubles gameplay by mastering rotation and teamwork with your partner.

Additional penalties include foot faults when crossing over to the opponent’s side of the court.

Transcripts

playing doubles is a lot of fun

and if you want to play it well you have

to know the rules of the game

in this video i'll be teaching you

everything you need to know

on how to play doubles without

committing

false and also to avoid arguments with

your opponents

when there is doubt about the rules of

the game

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hi i'm coach kenya sunshine and if you

want to level up your game

do hit that subscribe button and that

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here are the rules that every badminton

doubles player

needs to know the scoring for doubles

is pretty much like singles in the sense

that it is

up to 21 and and the pair

must win two out of three of the games

so the only time

that you will exceed the score of 21

is when both sides are at 20 all

so whichever side that gets two

consecutive points

will win that game that set

now if the score keeps continuing on

21 all 22 all 23

all the maximum score is only

30 for one game one set

so whoever gets to it first wins that

first

game or set then you switch sides

now if you win two straight games or two

straight sets

then there's no need to go on a third

set

the only time you go to a third set is

if it's one

all meaning you've won one game and your

opponent

won another game okay so to start

the umpire for example it's me i will be

tossing a coin

or maybe throw toss the shuttle up

and whoever the pork is pointing to will

get the serve so in this case

this side will get the serve first okay

so where do you stand and where do you

serve it doesn't matter

who starts to serve on your end

so if purple player will start to serve

purple player starts from the right side

okay white player stays on

his side or her side okay so the only

receiver

of purple players serve will be

green player red player cannot take the

serve

if by some chance purple player

serves the green and it's somewhere here

in the middle and by accident

player red hits it it's automatically

stopped

and players purple and white

automatically gets the point so

from the serve of purple player again

only diagonal but this time

the box is smaller

where purple player has to serve to if

player if purple player serves in this

area that is considered short or out

if purple player serves here at the back

that is also considered out it's

considered long

or out if purple player serves to the

wrong side of the court

then red and green doesn't need to hit

it they automatically get the point

okay so this is the box

no front no back but that's only for the

serve

after the serve anybody can hit it it

doesn't matter

it's only for the service receiving that

the specific

as to who will serve and who will take

the serve

okay so again another question i i

would think that you will be asking is

that

when the serve hits the net is it a

fault

no it's not as long as it goes inside

the box

then it's considered in and green player

must hit it and go on with the rally

so since purple player surf

rally goes on if purple and white gets

the point

then they just switch sides and it will

be the

same server okay so you follow

whoever is serving whoever

will be serving you follow their score

so in this case

if it's an odd number since they got the

first point which is one

then purple player will serve from the

left side

they switch sides okay

so rally goes on

team green and red gets the point

who will be serving they get

one point so odd number person

one the left side previously would be

the one

serving so you always follow the

server's

score so in this case one

player red will be serving okay

and the score is one home so again

rally if if this side

red and green gets the point since red

served previously then red will serve

again

they just switched sides and now it's

two

one okay rally

purple and white gets the point so

now the score is too all

for purple and white being two and even

number

player white gets the serve so player

white

will be serving the shuttle

so it continues on that way

with regards to rally and whoever gets

the rally gets the point

it's a matter of who is the one serving

okay

if your side was previously this the one

that served

then it will be the same server but if

it's not

then it will depend on your point but

again

even even number score is being served

from the right side and

odd numbers will be served from the left

side

another rule of the game is that you

cannot double hit

at any point of the game double hit

could mean

one player hitting the shot twice before

letting it go in

which is not allowed or it is possible

that for example purple player is in

front

and white players at the back and this

is the shuttle the shuttle comes in

purple player tries to reach for it

slightly touches the shuttle but

it did not move or change direction and

white player

hits it back in it's automatic that you

stop that value and you call it a touch

because they touched it twice and so the

point automatically goes to

red and green player okay so

in this positioning um

you cannot hit double hits

okay whether the shuttle comes in the

middle and then both of you actually

touch the shuttle and hit it back

that is an automatic point for the other

side

okay now again when the score gets to 11

it doesn't matter

which side got to 11 first but you

stopped for an

interval a 60-second interval wherein

you and your partner

can go out of the court just within the

area

wipe your sweat maybe change your racket

talk to each other

or a coach comes in so for 60 seconds

quickly

for tips and reminders and after that

you go back to the court

so rally goes on a pair

wins the game let's let's just say

player white and purple wins the first

set or first game

then again you can take a break

you switch sides take a break on the

side

but this time the break gets longer so

this time

it's a two minute interval so for two

minutes you can talk to each other or

maybe

a coach or a co-player comes in to give

you tips

or reminders and then you go back in

on your chord again

for example let's just say player white

and player purple

won the first game for first set on the

second set

they get to serve first okay so

it doesn't matter who wants to serve

first but

whoever is on the right since the score

is zero all and an

even number person on the right starts

to serve so in this case

player white starts to serve serving

the player rent okay

so you continue on and

whoever reaches 21 wins

that second set now if player

white and purple wins the second set

because they won the first step already

there's no need to go for a third set

but

if they lose that game then again

they have to switch sides with

a two minute interval once again so

the intervals will be twice in each

game or set at 11 and 21

or maximum of 30. so

for the interval of 11 you have 60

seconds

and for the interval for switching

sides of the chord then you get two

minute interval so

if we are on our third set once again

whoever won the second set

gets to serve on second set on third set

first so third set since one set each

second set was won by red and green so

red and green starts to serve

for the third set okay third and final

set

at 11 we break for interval of

60 seconds but then at 11

on the third set you switch side once

again

okay so that's basically it

um a server

can only serve to a certain receiver

the receiver is the only one who can hit

that first

serve from the opponent and then after

it can be anybody's so that's where

rotation

and good teamwork follows next

additional tip in doubles

at any point no player

when the rally is ongoing no player

should touch

the net whether it's your racket that

touches the net

or you your body physically touches the

net

it's an automatic point for your

opponent if your foot

goes you know exceeding your

court from the net and goes to the other

side you could also be called

fought by the unfired and automatically

give the point to your opponent

so watch out for that and be very very

careful

not to hit the net with your racket or

your body

you can improve your doubles by knowing

how to rotate with your partner

the videos on your screen will show you

just that

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