Hand Signals of Line judge and Umpire in Badminton | PED 003

Summary

The video explains various hand signals used by badminton officials during a match. It covers signals for when the shuttle lands in or out, when a judge is unsure, and when foot faults occur. Additionally, it explains service violations such as incorrect racket position, shuttle contact, and movement interruptions. The video also discusses umpire signals for player misconduct, including warnings, disqualifications, and instant review system requests. Overall, the guide provides a comprehensive look at the essential hand gestures used to maintain the rules and flow of a badminton game.

Takeaways

• 📐 **Hand Signal for Shuttle In**: The line judge points the right hand towards the line when the shuttle lands in the line.
• 📛 **Hand Signal for Shuttle Out**: Both arms are extended horizontally to signal a shuttle landing outside the boundaries.
• 🤔 **Hand Signal for Unsighted**: The line judge places both hands in front of their eyes with palms facing the court when unsure if the shuttle landed in or out.
• 🦶 **Hand Signal for Foot Touching Line**: The service judge extends the right leg and points to the foot if the player's foot was not in the service court during service.
• 🏃 **Hand Signal for Foot Not Stationary**: Similar to the above, but for moving feet during service.
• 🏓 **Hand Signal for Not Hitting the Base First**: The service judge rests fingers on the palm of the other hand on the abdomen if the shuttle did not hit the base first.
• 🚫 **Hand Signal for Shuttle Above Waist**: The service judge keeps the palm horizontally facing down at the level of the abdomen if the shuttle was above the waist during service.
• ⬇️ **Hand Signal for Rocket Not Pointing Down**: The service judge raises the right arm vertically if the racket was not facing downwards during service.
• 🔄 **Hand Signal for Double Movement of Rocket**: The service judge moves the right arm horizontally, stopping halfway, for a double movement during service.
• 🚫 **Hand Signal for Movement of Rocket Interrupted**: The service judge moves the right arm horizontally, stopping and continuing, to indicate an interrupted movement during service.
• ⚠️ **Hand Signal for Players Misconduct**: The umpire shows a yellow card and calls for the player's attention when there is a breach of conduct.
• 🚫 **Hand Signal for Disqualification**: The umpire disqualifies players for misconduct by calling their names and showing a red card.
• 🔄 **Hand Signal for Instant Review System**: Players challenge line or umpire calls by calling 'in' or 'out' and raising their hand.
• 👋 **Hand Signal to Request Referee Help**: The umpire raises their right arm to request help or intervention from the referee.
• 🔄 **Hand Signal to Show Change and Serve**: The umpire points to the new server and the correct service court to indicate a change in service.

Q & A

What is the hand signal for a shuttle landing in the line?

The line judge points the right hand towards the line.

How does the line judge signal that the shuttle has landed outside of the relevant lines?

The line judge extends both arms horizontally to the sides and calls out.

What gesture does the line judge use when unsure if the shuttle has landed in or out?

The line judge puts both hands with palms facing the eyes in front of his or her face.

What is the hand signal when a player's foot touches the line during service?

The service judge extends the right leg and points the hand towards the foot while calling fault.

How does the service judge indicate that the player's foot was not stationary during service?

The service judge extends the right leg and points the hand towards the foot while calling fault.

What is the hand signal for a fault when the shuttle is not hit on the base during service?

The service judge rests the right hand's fingers on the palm of the left hand, both on top of the abdomen, while calling fault.

How does the service judge signal that the shuttle was above the waist level during service?

The service judge keeps the palm horizontally facing downwards at the level of the abdomen while calling fault.

What hand signal is used when the racket was not facing downwards when hitting the shuttle during service?

The service judge raises the right arm vertically in front while calling fault.

How is the double movement of the racket during service indicated?

The service judge moves the right arm horizontally, stops halfway, makes a short movement, and then continues to finish the move while calling fault.

What is the hand signal for a movement of the racket that was interrupted during service?

The service judge moves the right arm horizontally, stops halfway, and then continues to finish the move while calling fault.

How does the umpire signal a breach of law by the player?

The umpire calls the offending player to come, calls the player's name, and raises the right hand holding a yellow card above the head while warning for misconduct.

What hand signal is used when a player challenges a line judge or umpire call regarding the shuttle's landing?

The player calls the name of the player who challenges 'in' or 'out' and raises the left hand above the umpire's head.

How does the umpire request the help of a referee?

The umpire raises his or her right arm to signal the request for help or intervention.

What gesture does the umpire use to show a change in service?

The umpire points the appropriate hand towards the new server and the correct service court.