The rules of badminton singles court are designed to provide a challenging and exciting experience for players. A badminton singles court is a rectangular court with a net in the center, measuring 44 feet (13.41 meters) long and 17 feet (5.18 meters) wide. The court is divided into two halves by a net that stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inch (1.55 meters) at the center.
Basic Rules of Badminton Singles
In a singles match, two players compete against each other, with the objective of hitting the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent’s court in such a way that the opponent cannot return it. A match is typically played best two out of three games, with each game won by the player who first reaches 21 points with a minimum lead of two points.
Scoring System
The scoring system in badminton singles is based on a rally point system, where a player scores a point whenever their opponent fails to return the shuttlecock to the other side of the court. The points are awarded as follows:
- A player wins a point when their opponent fails to return the shuttlecock to the other side of the court.
- A player wins a point when their opponent makes an error, such as hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net.
- A player wins a point when their opponent is unable to return the shuttlecock before it hits the ground.
The game continues until one player reaches 21 points with a minimum lead of two points. If the score is 20-20, the game continues until one player leads by two points.
Serving
A game of badminton singles starts with a serve, where one player serves the shuttlecock to the other player. The server stands behind the right service line, with both feet on the ground, and serves the shuttlecock diagonally to the opponent’s court. The server must clear the net and land the shuttlecock in the opponent’s court for the serve to be considered valid.
| Serve Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Forehand Serve | A serve that is hit with the front of the racket, using a forehand grip. |
| Backhand Serve | A serve that is hit with the back of the racket, using a backhand grip. |
| Overhead Serve | A serve that is hit above the head, using an overhead grip. |
Rallies
A rally is a sequence of shots that are hit by both players, with the shuttlecock traveling back and forth over the net. A rally continues until one player fails to return the shuttlecock to the other side of the court, or makes an error. The player who wins the rally scores a point.
Fouls and Let
A foul is a violation of the rules, such as hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net. A let is a call made by the umpire when a rally is interrupted by an external factor, such as a distraction or an injury. In the case of a foul or let, the rally is replayed, and the server is given another opportunity to serve.
Common Faults
Some common faults in badminton singles include:
- Hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds.
- Hitting the shuttlecock into the net.
- Touching the net with any part of the body.
- Interfering with the opponent's shot.
- Deliberately delaying the game.
Players who commit these faults can be penalized, and their opponent can be awarded a point or a game.
What is the size of a badminton singles court?
+A badminton singles court measures 44 feet (13.41 meters) long and 17 feet (5.18 meters) wide.
How is a game of badminton singles won?
+A game of badminton singles is won by the player who first reaches 21 points with a minimum lead of two points.
What is a rally in badminton singles?
+A rally is a sequence of shots that are hit by both players, with the shuttlecock traveling back and forth over the net.
