Badminton Scoring System Quiz

Study Notes

Since January 2006, the badminton scoring system is based on rally points; points are scored on every rally.
Matches consist of the best of 3 games, where each game is played to 21 points.
A player or team must achieve a 2-point advantage to win at 20-all; if reaching 29-all, the player or team scoring the 30th point wins.
The winner of a game serves first in the subsequent game.

At the beginning of the game and with an even score, the server serves from the right service court; the left service court is used for odd scores.
Winning a rally allows the server to score a point and continue serving from the alternate court.
If the receiver wins a rally, they earn a point and become the new server.

Doubles matches feature a single serve per rally.
The serving player serves from the right court at even scores and from the left at odd scores.
If the serving side wins a rally, they score a point and serve again from the alternate court.
Winning by the receiving side results in that side scoring a point and becoming the new serving side.
The player from the receiving side who served last continues in the same service court; their partner follows a reverse pattern.
Players retain their respective service courts until they score a point while serving.
Service court errors are corrected when discovered.

Maintain a firm grip on the racket to prevent it from slipping.
Avoid swinging the racket near your partner to prevent accidental injury.
Stay within your own court to reduce the risk of collision.
Halt play if others inadvertently enter your court during a rally.
Only retrieve a shuttlecock from another court when the action has stopped.
Be cautious of surroundings, including walls and net posts.
Agree on court boundaries and the first server before the game starts.
Players are responsible for calling their own lines; if unsure, replay the point.