Badminton Rules

(Sample)


Item Date Time
Location Lawn
Day/Time Women (2) Friday 8 am -10 am
Men (2) Friday 10 am - Noon
Mixed (1 M/1 F) Saturday 8 am - 10 am
Equipment
Referee(s)
Scorekeeper

Match Structure:  Best of three games.

Game Point: First to 15 points.

Scoring: A point is scored on every serve.

Winning a Game:  The first team to reach 15 points with at least a 2-point lead wins the game. If the score reaches 15-15, the game continues until one team has a 2-point lead (e.g., 17-15).

Winning a Match: The first team to win two games.


The Details:

  • Teams must have 2 players or disqualified
  • Determine who serves first - how?
  • You can only hit underhand within the 5 Foot area from the net (Kitchen)
  • A point is scored on every serve and awarded to whichever side wins the rally. The winning side gets the next serve.
  • Scoring
  • The birdie lands on the floor on the opponent's side
  • The opponent's shot lands outside of the boundaries
  • The birdie is struck multiple times by the opponent
  • If the birdie hits the net but goes over within the boundaries it is a valid shot and you win the point
  • Serving
  • The birdie must be hit below waist height
  • Players serve diagonally into their opponent’s service box Both players must remain stationary until the serve is made
  • The server starts from the right service court
  • Each player will retain serve for as long as they keep winning points
  • If the receiving side takes the point, they assume serve
  • 3 winning teams compete in Round Robin for Gold, Silver & Bronze