Often times it may seem overwhelming for new players. Not only are they apprehensive about missing the shuttlecock, but they also have to think about the rules of engagement.

Here is a simplified set of rules:

Singles: Game is 11 points

If the server wins the rally, she scores a point, changes service courtside and continues to serve. If she loses, her opponent serves and no point is scored.

Doubles: Game is 15 points

If the team serving win the rally, a point is scored and the server switches service court position and continues to serve. If they lose the rally, the partner serves from the other side and no point is scored. After the team serving loses 2 rallies, the serve goes to the opponent. Note: At the start of the game in doubles, the side which begins the serve has only one serve.

Apply to both:

Points are called out by server with her teams score being called first.
Serves are all below the waist.
Even points are always served from the right side of the court , while odd points are served from the left.

To start play: the server on the right side serves to the receiver on the left side. The receiver must not move until the server hits the shuttle.

Faults:

~Shuttle lands outside the court boundaries (any part touching the line is good.)

~Racket or clothing touches the net while the shuttle is in play.

~Player reaches over the net and hits the shuttle on the opposite side of the net. (Follow through is allowed though.)

~Shuttle is clearly carried on the racket and thrown over.

~No fake serving.

~Shuttle hits the player, player's clothing, ceiling or surrounding court area.

~Receiver's partner hits the served shuttle.

~Server swings and misses the shuttle.


Shuttle is in Play from the time it hits the server's racket until it:

~Hits the floor

~Hits the ceiling or outside the court area

~Hits person or clothing

~Hits net on hitters side and starts to drop on hitters side.

Note: A shuttle hitting the net on the serve and going over is a good serve provided the shuttle lands in the service court.

Smashing Smashing Smashing . . . is this the best shot you should have up your sleeve?? The following comments are adapted from an article found in a Japanese magazine. I found it very insightful and down-to-earth about this awesome and rewarding shot.

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