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A shuttle hitting the head of the racket in one stroke is considered a fault.
A shuttle hitting the head of the racket in one stroke is considered a fault.
False
A player may touch the net with their racket during a game without penalty.
A player may touch the net with their racket during a game without penalty.
False
A player can follow the shuttle over the net after making contact with it on their side.
A player can follow the shuttle over the net after making contact with it on their side.
True
Distraction of an opponent through shouting or gestures is permitted during play.
Distraction of an opponent through shouting or gestures is permitted during play.
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A 'let' can only be called by the umpire during a badminton match.
A 'let' can only be called by the umpire during a badminton match.
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The height of the net at the center of the court must be 1.55 metres.
The height of the net at the center of the court must be 1.55 metres.
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A feathered shuttle must have 16 feathers fixed in the base.
A feathered shuttle must have 16 feathers fixed in the base.
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The diameter of the circle formed by the tips of the feathers of a feathered shuttle must be between 55 mm and 65 mm.
The diameter of the circle formed by the tips of the feathers of a feathered shuttle must be between 55 mm and 65 mm.
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The shuttle must weigh between 4.74 grams and 5.50 grams.
The shuttle must weigh between 4.74 grams and 5.50 grams.
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The height of the net over the side lines for doubles is 1.524 metres.
The height of the net over the side lines for doubles is 1.524 metres.
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A non-feathered shuttle cannot have a skirt made from synthetic materials.
A non-feathered shuttle cannot have a skirt made from synthetic materials.
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The feathers of a shuttle must have a length between 70 mm and 80 mm.
The feathers of a shuttle must have a length between 70 mm and 80 mm.
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There should be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts.
There should be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts.
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If play is suspended, the existing score shall be reset before play resumes.
If play is suspended, the existing score shall be reset before play resumes.
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A player may leave the court for any reason during a match.
A player may leave the court for any reason during a match.
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The umpire is the only person responsible for judging delays in play.
The umpire is the only person responsible for judging delays in play.
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Players are allowed to receive advice while the shuttle is in play.
Players are allowed to receive advice while the shuttle is in play.
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Deliberately causing a delay in play can result in a warning from the umpire.
Deliberately causing a delay in play can result in a warning from the umpire.
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In Wheelchair Badminton, players are allowed one additional interval to catheterise.
In Wheelchair Badminton, players are allowed one additional interval to catheterise.
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The referee has no power to disqualify an offending side from the match.
The referee has no power to disqualify an offending side from the match.
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A service judge is responsible for calling faults made by the receiver.
A service judge is responsible for calling faults made by the receiver.
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A side must score at least 30 points to win a game if the score reaches 29-all.
A side must score at least 30 points to win a game if the score reaches 29-all.
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Players change ends after each game regardless of the score.
Players change ends after each game regardless of the score.
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In correct service, the server and receiver may touch the boundary lines of their service courts.
In correct service, the server and receiver may touch the boundary lines of their service courts.
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Players must change ends after the second game only if there is a third game to be played.
Players must change ends after the second game only if there is a third game to be played.
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The server's racket must hit the shuttle above the server's waist during the service.
The server's racket must hit the shuttle above the server's waist during the service.
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A fault occurs when the shuttle touches the surface of the opponent's court.
A fault occurs when the shuttle touches the surface of the opponent's court.
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The wheels of the server's wheelchair must remain stationary from the start of the service until it is delivered.
The wheels of the server's wheelchair must remain stationary from the start of the service until it is delivered.
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Undue delay is permissible once both server and receiver are ready for service.
Undue delay is permissible once both server and receiver are ready for service.
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An umpire can overrule a line judge's decision if it is beyond reasonable doubt that the line judge made an error.
An umpire can overrule a line judge's decision if it is beyond reasonable doubt that the line judge made an error.
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The Referee is solely responsible for all points of fact in a badminton match.
The Referee is solely responsible for all points of fact in a badminton match.
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An Instant Review System can be implemented for line calls during a badminton match.
An Instant Review System can be implemented for line calls during a badminton match.
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Umpires are required to enforce the Laws of Badminton and call faults or lets as necessary.
Umpires are required to enforce the Laws of Badminton and call faults or lets as necessary.
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A player can appeal a decision after the next service is delivered.
A player can appeal a decision after the next service is delivered.
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Umpires do not have the authority to appoint or replace line judges during a match.
Umpires do not have the authority to appoint or replace line judges during a match.
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If an official is unsighted, the umpire must carry out their duties or call a 'let'.
If an official is unsighted, the umpire must carry out their duties or call a 'let'.
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All appeals on questions of law must be made before the players leave the court at the end of the match.
All appeals on questions of law must be made before the players leave the court at the end of the match.
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A 'let' is called if the shuttle strikes the net and falls on the server's side of the court.
A 'let' is called if the shuttle strikes the net and falls on the server's side of the court.
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During a 'let', play since the last service counts and the player who served last must serve again.
During a 'let', play since the last service counts and the player who served last must serve again.
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A player can be considered at fault if they distract their opponent by engaging with a coach.
A player can be considered at fault if they distract their opponent by engaging with a coach.
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A shuttle is not in play if it has disintegrated completely.
A shuttle is not in play if it has disintegrated completely.
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The referee has the authority to determine the duration of intervals during a televised match.
The referee has the authority to determine the duration of intervals during a televised match.
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A 'let' occurs if both the server and receiver are at fault during service.
A 'let' occurs if both the server and receiver are at fault during service.
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Intermissions of 120 seconds are allowed between any two games in all matches.
Intermissions of 120 seconds are allowed between any two games in all matches.
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Continuous play is mandatory until a match is concluded, with specific exceptions allowed.
Continuous play is mandatory until a match is concluded, with specific exceptions allowed.
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Study Notes
Badminton Laws - Definitions
- Player: Any person playing badminton
- Match: The basic contest in badminton between opposing sides of one or two players
- Singles: A match with one player on each side
- Doubles: A match with two players on each side
- Serving side: The side with the right to serve
- Receiving side: The opposing team
- Rally: A sequence of strokes from the serve until the shuttle ceases to be in play
- Stroke: A player's movement to hit the shuttle
Badminton Laws - Court and Equipment
- Court: A rectangle, 40mm wide lines, as shown in Diagram A
- Wheelchair Badminton Court: Follows Diagrams D and E
- Standing Badminton Half-Court Singles: Follows Diagram F
- Lines: Easily distinguishable, preferably white or yellow, defining the playing area
- Posts: 1.55 metres high, on the doubles side lines, vertical, not extending into the court beyond the sidelines.
- Net: Made of dark cord, even thickness, 15-20mm mesh, 760mm deep, at least 6.1 metres wide. Top edge with 75mm white tape, doubled over a cord, flush with top of posts.
- Net Height: 1.524 metres at centre, 1.55 metres over the doubles side lines. No gaps between net and posts.
Badminton Laws - Shuttlecocks
- Material: Natural and/or synthetic materials, similar flight characteristics to feathered shuttlecocks with cork base and thin leather.
- Feathered Shuttlecock: 16 feathers, 62-70mm length from tip to base, tips on a circle 58-68mm diameter. Base 25-28mm diameter, rounded bottom. Weight: 4.74-5.50 grams.
- Non-Feathered Shuttlecock: Skirt or feathered simulator, base as feathered. Measurements and weight as per Laws 2.2.2, 2.2.3 and 2.2.6. Variations up to 10% acceptable.
Badminton Laws - Testing Shuttles for Speed
- Method: Player uses a full underhand stroke hitting the shuttle above the back boundary line, upward angle, parallel to side lines.
- Landing: Must land between 530mm and 990mm short of the other back boundary line, as shown in Diagram B.
Badminton Laws - Rackets
- Description: A frame max. 680mm long and 230mm wide consisting of handle, stringed area, and head connected by a shaft, and possibly a throat.
- Stringed area: Flat, crossed strings, a maximum of 280x 220mm, dense in centre. Possible extension in throat max 35mm in width and overall max length of 330mm.
- Other requirements: No attached objects (reasonable in size/placement for wear/durability or vibration prevention) and no device to change the racket shape.
Badminton Laws - Equipment and Compliance
- Rules: Badminton World Federation rules on any equipment/prototype questions
- Para-Badminton: Wheelchair/crutch allowed, with specific details regarding wheelchair specifics (e.g., body fixation, additional wheels) shown in Diagrams D, E and F.
Badminton Laws - Scoring System.
- Match: Best of three games (unless otherwise stated)
- Game: Won by first reaching 21 points, or two points after 20-all or 29-all.
- Rally: A point is awarded to the winning side, when a fault occurs or the shuttle ceases to be in play inside the opposite team's court.
- Serving: The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
Badminton Laws - Change of Ends
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Ends changing:
- End of first game
- End of second game (if applicable)
- When a side reaches 11 points during the third game.
Badminton Laws - Service
- Toss: To determine serving/receiving order.
- Server Position: Correct court, racket, shuttle
- Faults: Incorrect service, touching the net, shuttle not hit correctly, service too slow etc
Badminton Laws - Doubles
- Serving/Receiving Courts: Alternate between right and left service courts based on score.
- Order of play: Servers/receivers take turns hitting the shuttle.
- Sequence of Serves: Players must serve in rotation
Badminton Laws - Service Court Errors
- Errors: Incorrect serving court
- Correction: Umpire corrects the error. Score stands.
Badminton Laws - Foult
- Service faults: Shuttle attached to the net, shuttle hit wrongly etc
- Play faults: Shuttle lands outside boundary, touches ceiling, player obstructs other players, touching net while in play, a player invades opponent's court.
Badminton Laws - Lets
- Pause play: Occurring when an issue during play cannot be avoided (e.g., unforeseen event, equipment issue, or player interruption).
Badminton Laws - Continuous Play, Misconduct and Penalties
- Continuous Play: Avoid pauses unless unavoidable
- Intervals: Short (60 seconds at 11 points), and longer (120 seconds between games)
- Suspension of play: Umpire will halt play under certain circumstances. Score remains when suspended.
- Advice: Not allowed during play, only when shuttle is not in play
- Breaches: Warnings, faults or disqualification from match
Badminton Laws - Officials and Appeals
- Referee: Responsible for tournament/championship
- Umpire: Responsible for the match, court and surrounding area
- Service Judge: Call service faults (incorrect placement/delivery)
- Line Judges: Indicate whether shuttle lands in/out of boundary
- Decisions: Final unless umpire decides its beyond reasonable doubt a wrong call. Use of instant review systems (IR)
Badminton Laws - Diagrams (D, E, F)
- Diagrams D, E, F: Show court and service areas for different badminton classifications, including those for wheelchair players.
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Test your knowledge of badminton laws, including definitions, court dimensions, and equipment specifications. This quiz covers essential terms and rules important for understanding the game of badminton, suitable for players and enthusiasts alike.
