Badminton Rules Doubles | How to Score and Interchange Positions

Summary

This video explains the rules and scoring system for doubles badminton. It covers the court layout, service areas, and the rules for serving based on even and odd scores. The explanation includes how players exchange service courts, maintain positions when receiving points, and follow proper serving techniques. The scoring system is detailed, including the rule that a game is won by reaching 21 points with a minimum two-point lead, extending up to 30 points if necessary. Key serving rules, legal hits, and movement restrictions are also highlighted, providing a clear guide for beginners and players looking to understand doubles badminton strategy and gameplay.

Takeaways

• 🏸 Doubles badminton is played on a rectangular court measuring 44 ft by 20 ft, with service courts marked by blue lines.
• 🎯 Each side has two service courts: right and left, and serves are always made diagonally to the opponent's corresponding court.
• 📏 The server’s position depends on the team’s score: even scores serve from the right court, odd scores serve from the left.
• 🔄 Players exchange service courts only when their team wins the point while serving; receiving team positions remain unchanged.
• ⚡ Service must be hit below the waist, and both server and receiver must stay inside their respective service courts without touching the lines.
• ⛔ You cannot hit the shuttle twice in succession, and hitting the shuttle over the net into the opponent’s court is required.
• ✅ A point is valid even if the shuttle touches the marking line during service.
• 📊 Games are played to 21 points with a minimum 2-point lead, extending beyond 20–20 until a 2-point margin is achieved, up to a maximum of 30 points.
• 🥇 The team that scores the 30th point wins if the game reaches 29–29.
• 🏆 A full match consists of three games, with play continuing according to the scoring and service rotation rules.
• 🔄 Court positioning and player rotation follow strict rules depending on the current score to maintain fairness and clarity during doubles play.

Q & A

What are the dimensions of a badminton doubles court?

A badminton doubles court measures 44 feet in length and 20 feet in width.

How are the service courts divided in doubles badminton?

Each side has two service courts: a right service court and a left service court, marked by blue lines.

How is the server's position determined in doubles?

The server's position depends on the team’s score: if the score is even (0, 2, 4, etc.), the server serves from the right service court; if odd (1, 3, 5, etc.), the server serves from the left service court.

When do players exchange service courts in doubles badminton?

Players only exchange service courts if their team wins the point while serving.

What happens if the receiving team wins a point?

If the receiving team wins the point, the service passes to them, but players remain in their current service courts.

What is the scoring target in a standard badminton doubles game?

A game is played to 21 points, but a team must win by at least a 2-point margin. If the score reaches 20-20, the game continues until one team leads by two points, up to a maximum of 30 points.

How is the winner determined if the score reaches 29-29?

The side that scores the 30th point wins the game, regardless of the 2-point margin rule.

What are the basic rules for serving in doubles badminton?

The shuttlecock must be hit below the server's waist, and both the server and receiver must stand within their respective diagonally opposite service courts without touching any lines.

Are players allowed to hit the shuttlecock twice in succession?

No, players are not allowed to hit the shuttlecock twice in succession.

Is it valid if the shuttlecock touches the court lines during service?

Yes, if the shuttlecock touches the marking lines during service, it is considered a valid service.

Can players hit the shuttlecock over the net within the opponent's court area?

No, players cannot hit the shuttlecock over the net within the territory of their opponent's court.

How does the serve rotation work when teams win points alternately?

If the serving team wins the point, the same player continues to serve but exchanges courts with their partner according to the score. If the receiving team wins, they take over serving, with positions remaining unchanged.