General Badminton Questions

Are you allowed to return a shuttle with some part of your body (say ur head or your bare hand) 
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Can I use my non-racket hand to return a shuttle?

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Hey Said. It will be a fault when you use your hands to return a shuttle.

When ...

What are the rules of serving in a doubles game? 
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Can a server stand between side lines and serve in a double game?

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Hi Sudhir, unfortunately no, a server must stand inside ...

What rackets are good for smashing?  Not rated yet
Question: I'm in the racket searching "mode" , but what type of rackets for better smash, balance, flex and weigh?

And, what is 4U-2G (number example)...

Difference between Tennis Net Cord Lets vs Badminton Lets  Not rated yet
Question: In tennis, if a serve hits the net but is legal in every other way, you play a let.

Whats the rule in Badminton please?

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Hi ...

How to choose the best badminton racket?  Not rated yet
Question: I want to be a badminton player so please tell me best academies in Punjab for training and racket which was best for me.

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Hi ...

What can players take a break for?  Not rated yet
Question: What can players take breaks for?

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In official badminton tournaments such as the Super Series tournaments, Grand Prix and World ...

Why should we start a badminton game with a serve?  Not rated yet
Question: Why should we start a badminton game with a serve?

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Hi Lucy, thank you for your question.

A badminton serve is simply a badminton ...

How to produce a powerful smash without being nervous?  Not rated yet
Question: How to smash powerfully without nervous? (with confidence)

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Hi Olivares, thanks for your question.

The smash is a very powerful ...

What is the best way to defend a badminton clear?  Not rated yet
Question: Speaking of badminton clear and clear what is the best to do when your opponent clear and clear? (How to defend a clear?)

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Hi ...

What is the age and height needed in a badminton game?  Not rated yet
Question: How much maximum age and height need to play badminton?

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Hi Anantha, thanks for your question.

Badminton is played at several ...

What are the rules of serving in a singles game?  Not rated yet
Question: What are the rules to serve in single game? (I don't know the proper rules that's why I am asking you)

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Hi Prateeksha, thank ...

How to judge whether a shuttle will land inside or outside the court?   Not rated yet
Question: How to judge the birdie that is going to land outside or leave the out shuttlecock? How can we exactly know the birdie will go out?

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Winning points and the rules of service  Not rated yet
Question: Can receiver get a point if it is the opponents serve and he makes the fault?

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Hi Chinar, thank you for your question.

Yes,...

In badminton the server can serve anywhere from his service court is possible?  Not rated yet
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In badmintion the server can serve anywhere from his service court is possible?

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Hi Bijo (nice name by the way), thanks for the ...

Can badminton shoes be used for casual wear?  Not rated yet
Question: Can badminton shoes be used for casual wear? (I have a friend that usually does this and he says its fine... I have my doubts)

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Hi ...

Where can be the position of playmate during a service?  Not rated yet
Question: Where can be the position of playmate during a service?

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Hi Ravi, thanks for your question.

During a badminton service in ...

Service Rules  Not rated yet
Questions:
I've seen a few questions on service rules but I'm just still confused so I'm making this post.

1. Where is the highest level the shuttlecock ...

How far up the racket should I wrap my badminton grip?   Not rated yet
Question: How far up the racket should I wrap my badminton grip? Some players I wrap beyond the handle itself does that make any difference in performance ...

Is smashing your opponent's service legal?  Not rated yet
Question: Smash service is legal?

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Hi Raja, thanks for your question.

Did you mean the 'receiver' moving forward to perform a smash after ...

What is the name of a gentle shot that goes over the net in badminton?  Not rated yet
Question: A gentle shot that just goes over the net is a...?

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Hi Mohd Salihin, thank you for your question.

It depends whether the gentle ...

What do the officials wear?   Not rated yet
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Hi there, thank you for your question.

Major Tournaments
If a badminton tournament has a reasonably large prize money and attracts attention ...

Do push ups help improve the power of a smash in badminton?  Not rated yet
Question: My smash is not that powerful so should I do push up? (My smash is only powerful at my training court. If I go and play with my friends my ...

Must the racket head be fully or partially below the server's waist during service?  Not rated yet
Question: Must the racket head be fully or partially below the server's waist during service?

I only see a rule stating that the birdie must be under ...

in doubles game who make return of serve is it first or second player?  Not rated yet
Question: In doubles game who make return of serve is it first or second player? (I want to know about serve process of doubles)

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Hi Ishu,...

How to perform a strong backhand clear?  Not rated yet
Question: I can contact backhand clear properly (a clear good sound of contact), but the problem is, either the shuttle goes very high (most of the time)...

Is it possible to retrieve a serve on behalf of a badminton partner?  Not rated yet
Question: Suppose...the serve is coming towards my partner,can I hit it?

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Hi Swarnendu, thank you for your question.

I'm assuming your ...

How to defend a high and long serve in singles?  Not rated yet
Question: How to defend a high and long serve in singles? Is there any way to give back a nice shot to such a serve in singles which is high and long?...

Is it legal to hold your racket straight up and down on your own side of the net to block an opponents shot?  Not rated yet
Question: Is it legal to hold your racket straight up and down on your own side of the net to block an opponents shot? (Especially when you made a poor ...

What if the shuttle cock is distorted/bent after a hit and the opponent misses? Whos point is it?  Not rated yet
Question: What if the shuttlecock is distorted/bent after a hit and the opponent misses? Whos point is it?

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Hi, thank you for your question....

Crash of rackets of my own teammate in doubles is foul?  Not rated yet
Question: Clash of rackets of my own team mate in doubles is foul?

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Hi Samuel, thanks for your question.

If your racket clashes with ...

How long it generally takes a child to master the basic skills under 1 to 1 training?  Not rated yet
Question: How long it generally takes a child to master the basic skills under 1 to 1 training?

Hi Choong, thank you for your question.

To be ...

Explain how to determine which side you should be serving from after each point?  Not rated yet
Question: Explain how to determine which side you should be serving from after each point?

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Hi Jessica, thanks for your question.

Player(...

Defending against a smash that is really high  Not rated yet
Question: How do I return a smash that is really high?

Hi Gabz, thanks for your question.

I assume you mean a smash that travels high across the ...

How do we read our opponent's shot before they could deliver?  Not rated yet
Question: How do we read our opponent's shot before they could deliver? Like in men singles, before they smash, where do we need to defend?

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If the shuttle touches the line of short box or long box. Will it be IN or OUT?  Not rated yet
Question: If the shuttle touches the line of short box or long box. What will be the result? IN or OUT?
(When we serve, the shuttle touches the outer ...

Serving Rule  Not rated yet
Question: I am used to giving service while placing shuttle on my chest height and my elbow direction is upwards and from the backend I am giving impressive ...

What happens if both players have a same score at 20 points in badminton?  Not rated yet
Question: What will happen if the two players had same score at 20 points?

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Hi Saina, thanks for your question.

When the score in badminton ...

Is it legal to rush forward to smash the shuttle when your opponent makes a service?  Not rated yet
Question: Is it allowed a rushing to smash the service? When service is done, opponent will run towards the shuttlecock and try to smash it.

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Which badminton strokes are used most frequently on the court?  Not rated yet
Question: Which strokes is used more frequent? (strokes that are mostly used on court during a game)

Hi Rhannon, thank you for your question.

Basically ...

Badminton Rules: Entering the Front Box to Return a Serve  Not rated yet
Question: Some players are taking or smashing the service by entering to front box. Is it a foul in badminton? I need detailed answer...

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How to make good serve to a left handed oponent?  Not rated yet
Question: How to make good serve to a left handed opponent? I am right handed person. How can I do a good serve to a left handed opponent?

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Is doubles more physically challenging these days than singles?  Not rated yet
Question: Is doubles more physically challenging these days than singles?

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Hi Peter, thanks for your question.

Different people will have ...

How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name?   Not rated yet
Question: How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name? Thank you!

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Hi Liu, thanks for the question.

The Match
A badminton ...

Does Height Matter to Be a Good Player?  Not rated yet
Question: Hey my height only 5.1". Age 20. Can anybody please tell me what practice should I need to be a good player as I am not tall.

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Hi ...

What is the age and entry requirements to become a badminton player?  Not rated yet
Question: "What is the age to become a badminton player? What is need to pass to able can become a badminton player?"

Hello Shi Ying, thanks for ...

Badminton Serve: Can you serve with two hands as long as you start your swing from below the waist?  Not rated yet
Question: Can you serve with two hands as long as you start your swing downward below the waist?

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Hi there, thanks for your question.

A ...

Can a racket be switched from right to left hand during a rally?  Not rated yet
Question: Whether racket could be switched from right to left hand during a rally?

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Hi Praveen, yes you can switch your racket from your ...

How to defend a badminton smash?  Not rated yet
Question: How can we pick the smash? How I Return the smash shot?

Hi Hanzala,

The KEY to return a badminton smash is to adopt the badminton defensive ...

Who are the officials of badminton?  Not rated yet
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Who are the officials of badminton?

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The officials are the judges responsible to ensure a fair badminton game is being played....

How do you hit the shuttlecock when it's about to hit your neck or your head? Should I use a backhand?  Not rated yet
Question: How do you hit the shuttlecock when it's about to hit your neck or your head? Should I use a backhand? (I'm very good at badminton and I'm ...

What is fair play in badminton?  Not rated yet
Question: What is fair play in badminton? (Explain in detail)

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Hello Anisa and thank you for your question.

Your inquiry in terms of ...

Definition of Backhand and Learning About Backhand  Not rated yet
Sidney's question: " Definition of backhand? I want to learn about backhand!"

Hi Sidney,

The definition for a backhand means hitting the shuttle ...

If the cocks touches the outer edge of the outer line then it is out or in?  Not rated yet
Question: If the shuttlecock touches the outer edge of the outer line then it is out or in?

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Hi Murali.

During a competition or tournament,...

How do I do a backhand smash?  Not rated yet
Question: How do I do a backhand smash? Seriously need help in this... when I hit a backhand hit, my opponent always use the net kill, so how to overcome ...

Is the game of doubles a faster or slower game than singles? Why?  Not rated yet
Question: Is the game of doubles a faster or slower game than singles? Why?

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In badminton doubles, the game tempo is definitely higher than ...

How to Switch from Forehand Grip to a Backhand Grip During a Game  Not rated yet
Prashant Kumar asks: "How can we switch from forehand grip to backhand grip quickly? (I need some pictures which i can see and learn how to shift from ...

Why is speed important in badminton?  Not rated yet
Question: Why is speed so important when PLAYING, not training for, PLAYING badminton?

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Hi Brianna, I think speed is a very important factor ...

How to play badminton deception?  Not rated yet
Question How to Play Badminton Deception?

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Hi Ahijit, badminton deception is a very complicated skill to master. I'll just mention briefly ...

When moving from base to the net in Men Singles, which foot moves first,left or right?  Not rated yet
Question: When moving from footwork base to the net, which foot moves first? Assuming the player is right handed.

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Hi Said,

If you are ...

Are doubles allowed to play against mixed doubles?  Not rated yet
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Are doubles allowed to play against mixed doubles?

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Official tournaments do not offer such disciplines. Men's doubles, women's ...

Are badminton serves similar to tennis serves?  Not rated yet
Question : "Badminton are tennies serve?"

Hi Manu, I assume you are asking whether a tennis serve is the same as a badminton serve?

Unfortunately ...

What happens if the racket or player falls down?  Not rated yet
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If the player or racket falls down while playing is it considered as a re serve or its considered as a point?

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Hi Brahma. It is ...

How to hit solid clears in badminton?  Not rated yet
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Hi, how can I make a solid clear for badminton??

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The key to doing a solid clear is to do a "full arm swing" when executing your ...