@bwfbbadminton @bwfworldtour Tag your tall friends, A post shared by viktoraxelsen (@viktoraxelsen) on Jan 31, 2018 at 1:39am PST. A point is scored on every serve and awarded to whichever side wins the rally. ), Website proudly made and hosted by Lucky Dragon Tech. As outlined by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), here is a simplified rundown of the rules of badminton. Your feet can not be touching the line at this time. Badminton players across the globe play the game according to the rules and regulations set by the Badminton World Federation. We play every week so make sure to join us! At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game. Many players have spoken up against the rule but the men's singles world No.1 Axelsen has been one of the most vocal players. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court. After sharing the video, Axelsen also shared a photograph of the three along with the height map and appealed to the BWF to reconsider the rule.

When it is odd, the server serves from the left court. The previous rule was that the shuttle should not be above the waist at the instant of being hit. TAG your tall friends! Instagram: @stcasey34, A post shared by viktoraxelsen (@viktoraxelsen) on Jan 31, 2018 at 5:53am PST, He further added, "All sports inherently have advantages and disadvantages for individuals on both ends of the height spectrum. Badminton serves rules. When you are doing straight serve then you have to do down from the center line. The feet of both players must remain in a stationary position until the serve is made. Badminton is no different; I’m of the humble opinion that this is what makes the sport of badminton so great - regardless of body type, EVERYONE has a chance to succeed. Which ever player is on the right side of the court will be the player to serve if the score is 1 etc). If the opponent attempts a return then he/she is ruled having been ready. The Badminton World Federation will start testing of an Experimental Service Law (Fixed Height) from 1 March, next year, including at the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2018 in Bangkok and at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2018 in Nanjing. Please be careful when training! Badminton Service Rules 2020. The Badminton World Federation will start testing of an Experimental Service Law (Fixed Height) from 1 March, next year, including at the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2018 in Bangkok and at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2018 in Nanjing. You may follow through over the net. In the video, the Denmark coaching staff set up a line to map the acceptable height in the new rule and are seen serving according to that, putting through the immense disparity it brings betweent the tall and short players. The dimensions are 6.1m by 13.4m, The net is situated through the middle of the court and is set at 1.55m. Experimental Service Law - The first rule says a shuttlecock shall be held less than 1.15 metres (3.8 feet) from a court's surface before serving. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service court. A match consists of the best of 1 game of 21 points. At the beginning of the game (0-0) and when the server’s score is even. Viktor Axelsen expressed his displeasure of the new service rule of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), which is set to be in affect from the All England Championship in March.. The basic rules of badminton. Any player balking or feinting his/her opponent before serve or during serve. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. It is not a fault if you miss the shuttle while serving.

• The server must serve the birdie behind his/her 10 foot line. 2.2.3The tips of the feathers shall lie on a circle with a diameter from 58 mm to 68 mm. Here is a video on how to improve on your SHOTS! He even went on to say that he enjoys playing against taller opponents because of "clear advantages" he has on shots closer to the ground.

Badminton is no different; I'm of the humble opinion that this is what makes the sport of badminton so great.".

And to note , this message is written by a shorter individual (170cm/67 inches) who enjoys playing against taller opponents due to clear advantages I have on shots closer to the ground. The shuttle in play is struck before it crosses the net to the striker’s side of the net. Another way a player commits a Service Fault is if the player serves not according to the official Badminton rules. Fair? Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored.

Badminton Canada 700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 401 Ottawa, ON, K1G 0Y9 . Respectfully, Sean. The boundary and service lines are considered in play. Mads Kolding(2m)! Here is a video on how to improve on your footwork!