Before a match, a toss is made. Winner decides either-
To serve or receive first or
The end of the court on which he will begin
Scoring System
A match commonly consists of three games of 21 points each
Winner of a rally adds a point to its score
The side that wins a rally serves next
At score 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first wins the game
At score 29 all, the side that gains the next point wins the game
Winner of a game serves first in the next game
Change of Side and Breaks
When the score of a side reaches 11points, players have a 60seconds break
Between each game, 2minutes interval is allowed
In the third game, when the score of a side reaches 11points, players change ends
Point System in Singles & Doubles
In the beginning, when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court and when it is odd, the server serves from leftservicecourt.
If the serving side wins a rally, he/she serves from the alternate service court. If receiving side wins a rally, then the receiving side becomes a newservingside.
Faults & Lets
Breaking any of the predetermined rules are generally called a fault.
A server commits a fault if he/she misses the shuttle or the shuttlestuck in the net on the serve.
When the shuttle hits outside the court, passes from under the net or touches the roof or the ceiling.
When the shuttletouches any player or player’s clothing or hits twice in succession by the same player.
"Let" usually refers to a situation that is called to halt a play.
A let is called if a server serves before the receiver is ready.
If shuttle remains stuck on the net
When a Let is called, noscore is awarded for that play
Updated On :03 Jun, 2022
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