10 Badminton Service Rules (2024 Edition)

Summary

This video covers the key badminton service rules introduced in 2024, highlighting essential changes like the 1.15m service height, new service box dimensions, and the requirement for a continuous forward motion during serving. It also discusses the rules around stationary positions, avoiding service deception, and ensuring serves are below the waist. Players must be ready before serving, and double hits are prohibited. The point system, especially the rotation of servers in both singles and doubles, is also explained, emphasizing fair play and rally dynamics. The video ensures players understand these vital service regulations for improved gameplay.

Takeaways

• 😀 Service height is now set at 1.15 meters, allowing players to take advantage of different serving angles, especially in doubles.
• 😀 Service boxes and service lines differ between singles and doubles: singles uses the center line and the first outer line, while doubles focuses on longitude and latitude adjustments.
• 😀 Players must stay within their service box when serving or receiving, with restrictions on stepping out until after the shuttle is hit.
• 😀 A stationary position is required for both serving and receiving — feet must remain flat on the ground until the shuttle is struck.
• 😀 Hiding the shuttle during service (e.g., behind the back or hand) is prohibited to ensure fair play and predictability for the receiver.
• 😀 The serve must always be below the waist, defined as the lowest rib cage, to prevent aggressive attacking serves and promote longer rallies.
• 😀 The serve must be executed with a continuous forward motion to avoid unnecessary pauses or delays that can disrupt the game.
• 😀 Double hitting the shuttle (hitting it twice in a row) is not allowed, ensuring that the shuttle is struck cleanly in one motion.
• 😀 Players cannot serve before their opponent is ready — the receiver must be in position with both feet stable and making eye contact.
• 😀 The point system for serving in singles and doubles is tied to point numbers: even points serve from the right, odd points from the left. In doubles, players rotate serving depending on point outcomes.

Q & A

What is the new height rule for serving in badminton in 2024?

The new service height rule requires the server to measure 1.15 meters from the surface of the ground to their serving point. This ensures that taller players do not have an unfair advantage when serving, especially in doubles where a downward serve can be more challenging for the opponent.

How do the service boxes and lines differ between singles and doubles in badminton?

In singles, the service must pass the first line of the court and land within the center line as well as the outside line. In doubles, the backline is moved forward, and the side line is shifted outward, making doubles more about the latitude of the court, while singles focuses on longitude.

What is the rule regarding server and receiver positions in badminton?

In badminton, both the server and receiver must stay within their respective boxes until the shuttle has been struck. The server can only cross the lines after hitting the shuttle, and the receiver must wait within the box to return the serve.

What does the rule about stationary positions during service and receiving mean?

Both the server and receiver must have their feet flat on the ground and remain stationary until the shuttle has been hit. Moving before the shuttle is struck can lead to a fault.

What does 'hiding the shuttle' mean, and why is it illegal?

Hiding the shuttle means concealing it behind your body or hand before serving, making it impossible for the receiver to see the shuttle's head. This is illegal because it disrupts the receiver's ability to predict the serve's trajectory, which could lead to unfair advantages and poor rally quality.

What does the rule 'serve must be below the waist' entail?

The serve must be executed below the server's waist, which is defined as the lowest rib cage. This prevents attacking serves and promotes longer rallies by ensuring that serves are not too aggressive.

What is meant by a 'continuous forward motion' in serving?

A continuous forward motion means that the server must make a smooth, uninterrupted motion when hitting the shuttle. Stopping and starting the motion during the serve is illegal, as it creates an unfair advantage.

What is the double hit rule in badminton?

The double hit rule states that the shuttle must be struck in one continuous motion. A double hit, where the shuttle is struck multiple times in one motion, is considered a fault.

When is it illegal to serve in badminton based on the opponent's readiness?

It is illegal to serve if your opponent is not ready. Your opponent must be in their service receiving position, have both feet grounded, and make eye contact with you before you can serve.

How does the point system impact who serves in singles and doubles?

In singles, the player serving alternates between the right and left sides of the court depending on whether their score is even or odd. In doubles, the player on the correct side (based on score) serves first, and after each point, the serving side rotates between partners.