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Table of contents
• Acknowledgements …....………………………………………4
• Preface ...........................………………………………………5
• Vocabulary …………………………………………………………..45
• Quiz……………………………………………………………………..49
• Laws of badminton………………….……………Appendix A
• Vocabulary………….………….…………………….Appendix B
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Objectives of the training manual:
• 1. To develop a standardized umpires’ training
manual that will serve as a guide or model for
all Member Associations.
• 2. To provide printed material to be available
to all potential umpires attending a course or
clinic.
• 3. To improve the efficiency of umpires at the
National, Continental and International levels.
• 4. To raise the performance level of national
umpires who will then be able to perform at
continental and possibly thereafter at
international level. 6
Identification
Each umpire introduces himself or herself,
naming some recent events in which he/she
has acted as badminton umpire or service
judge.
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Court Officials’ Equipment
Stopwatch Coin for toss
Measuring tape
Clip board
• There are also two levels of umpires in all continental federations: e.g.
• BAC-C for Badminton Asia Confederation Certificated umpire
• BAC-A for Badminton Asia Confederation Accredited umpire
• BPAC-C for Badminton Pan American Confederation Certificated umpire
• BPAC-A for Badminton Pan American Confederation Accredited umpire
• BEC-U for Badminton Europe Continent - Umpire.
• BCA-C for Badminton Continent of Africa Certificated umpire
• BCA-A for Badminton Continent of Africa Accredited umpire
• BOC-C for Badminton Oceania Certificated umpire
• BOC-A for Badminton Oceania Accredited umpire
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Toss
• The toss should be done slightly inside (1
metre)from the net post closer to the Umpire’s
chair.
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TESTING A SHUTTLE FOR SPEED
• To test a shuttle, a player shall use a full
underhand stroke which makes contact with the
shuttle over the back boundary line. The shuttle
shall be hit at an upward angle and in a direction
parallel to the side lines.
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Shuttle testing
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Service faults
• No undue delay to the delivery of the serve.
• Foot (no lifting or dragging) see page 16.
• Server and receiver not standing within
diagonally opposite service courts
or touching the boundary
lines of these service courts.
• Server’s racket not initially hit
the base of the shuttle.
• Whole shuttle not below the
server’s waist at the instant of hitting the server’s
racket. 14
Service faults: - contd.
• Movement of server’s racket not continuing
forward.
• Shaft and racket head of the server’s
racket not pointing in a downward direction at
instant of hitting.
• Law 9.1.7
During the delivery of service
(Law 9.2, 9.3), the movement of
the server’s racket does not
continuously move forward. 15
Service faults: - contd.
• Laws 9.1.2 and 9.1.3
• During the delivery of service (Law 9.2, 9.3)
the server and or the receiver are not standing
within diagonally opposite service courts, if
they are touching a boundary line of these
service courts, or if one or
both feet are not in contact
with the service court, and
in a stationary position until
the service is delivered. 16
Service faults: - contd.
• Law 9.1.4
Initial point of contact of server’s racket with
the shuttle not on the base of the shuttle.
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Service faults: - contd.
• Law 9.1.5
• The whole shuttle at the instant of being hit by
server’s racket not below the server’s waist .
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Service faults: - contd.
• Law 9.1.6
• At the instant of hitting the shuttle, the shaft
and the racket head of the server’s racket is
not pointing in a downward
direction.
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Service court errors
• A service court error has been made when a
player:
- has served or received out of turn; or
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Lets
It shall be a «let», if:
• the server serves before the receiver is ready (Law 9);
• During service, the receiver and the server are both
faulted;
• After the service is returned, the shuttle is:
• -caught on the net and remains suspended on its top,
or
• -after passing over the net is caught in the net;
• During play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base
completely separates from the rest of the shuttle;
• In the opinion of the umpire, play is disrupted or a
player of the opposing side is distracted by a coach;
• A line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to
make a decision; or
• Any unforeseen or accidental situation has occurred.
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Shuttle not in play
A shuttle is not in play when:
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Misconduct / Use of coloured cards
Procedure for Warnings/Faults
When a player’s conduct has warranted an official
warning or and official fault:
Raise your yellow or red card above your head with
your right arm and announce the player’s name
and say “Warning or fault for misconduct.” Then,
insert ‘W/F’ in the next available box in front of
the appropriate player (see score-sheet example
notes).
After the match you need to record on the score-
sheet why the warning or fault was given (see
score-sheet as above). 29
Intervals times
• Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the
leading score reaches 11 points (Law 16.2.1);
• Not exceeding 120 seconds between games (Law
16.2.2);
• After 40 seconds at 11 points interval (Law 16.2.1)and
100 seconds after a game interval have elapsed, call:
• “[Court ...] 20 seconds”. Repeat the call.
• In the intervals, each side may be joined on the court
by no more than two persons. These persons shall join
the side at 11 points and after a game when the
players have changed the ends, and shall leave the
court when the umpire calls “... 20 seconds”. (RTTO
3.3.5–3.3.9) 30
Marking the score-sheet
• Pre-Match Details – Score-sheet should be
completed with the details of the match,before
going on to the court.
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Score-sheet sample
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Preliminaries
• ‘S’, ‘R’ – server and receiver. Fill in when
conducting toss, after the sides have
exercised their choice. In singles mark server
only.
• ‘L’, ‘R’ –Left side, right side where players start
when viewed from the umpire’s chair. Fill in
when conducting toss, after the side has
exercised its choice of the end.
• ‘0’ – mark zero to the initial server and initial
receiver at the start of each game.
• Start time – note the time when the umpire
announces ‘Play’ at the beginning of a match. 33
During Play
• Write the new score in the next available box, in the row of
the next server’s name.
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Post-Match
• Duration – calculate and write duration of the
match.
• Sign the completed score-sheet.
• Obtain counter-signature from the Referee and
hand it over to match control.
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Example of a score-sheet: Singles
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Example of a score-sheet: Doubles
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Example of a score-sheet: Retirement
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Example of a score-sheet: notes
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Vocabulary
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Summary of announcement
• on my right, ...... (player names), ...... (country name), and on my left ….. (player
names), ...... (country name)
• on my right, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player name), and
on my left, ….. (country/team name), represented by ….. (player name); or
• on my right, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player names), and
on my left, ….. (country / team name), represented by ….. (player names)
• (player name) to serve; or
• (country/team name) to serve;
• (player name) to serve to ...... (player name);
• (player name) to ...... (player name);’
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Start of match and calling the score
• ‘Love all; play.’
• ‘Service over’
• ‘Interval’
• ‘... game point ... ’ e.g. ‘20 game point 6’, or ‘29 game point 28’
• ‘... match point ... ’ e.g. ‘20 match point 8’, or ‘29 match point 28’
• ‘... game point all’ e.g. ‘29 game point all’
• ‘First game won by ...... ’ (in team event, use name of country / team) ‘ ... ’
(score)
• ‘Court ...’ (number) ’20 seconds’(repeat)
• ‘Second game’
• ‘… match point all’ e.g. ‘29 match point all’
• ‘Second game won by ...... ’ (in team event, use name of country / team) ‘ ... ’
(score)
• ‘One game all’
• ‘Final Game’
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End of Match
‘Match won by ...... ’ (name of player/team) ‘...’
(scores)
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Quiz : True or False: - contd.
• If a receiver misses a service, the partner may hit it.
• It is a fault during play when the shuttle touches a
player’s hair.
• After winning the toss, the player may only choose to
serve or choose the side.
• The shuttle is still in play if it is caught up on top of the
net.
• Players may be coached during the full 60 seconds at the
11 point interval.
• Both players on the receiving team may stand in the
receiver’s side during a serve.
• It is a let if the shuttle collapses on the floor after being
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smashed.
Answers : True or False: - contd.
• If a receiver misses a service, the partner may hit it. False
• It is a fault during play when the shuttle touches a player’s hair. True
• After winning the toss, the player may only choose to serve or choose the side.
False – may also choose not to serve
• The shuttle is still in play if it is caught up on top of the net.
False – on serve has to land inside receiver’s court or it
could be a let if not during service
• Players may be coached during the full 60 seconds at the 11 point interval.
False – 40 seconds
• Both players on the receiving team may stand in the receiver’s side during
a serve. True
• It is a let if the shuttle collapses on the floor after being smashed. False
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Quiz : Choose the correct answer
• In doubles, one player breaks his/her racket
during the rally, picks up another racket from
their basket without asking permission of the
umpire.
Let Fault Play On
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Quiz : Choose the correct answer
• On a cross court net shot, the receiver hits the
shuttle which curves around and outside the post
and goes towards the inside back line.
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Scenarios for discussion:
1. During a ladies’ doubles match, both sides are in the
wrong position at the start of a rally. You realize the
error as the shuttle is in play. What is your decision?
2. During a match a player’s nose starts bleeding and
he/she asks the umpire if they can get treatment. What
would you do?
3. Following this the player returns to the game and after
two (2) minutes of play, his/her nose starts bleeding
again. What is your decision?
4. In the middle of a game, a player does not agree with
the speed of the shuttle. What is your decision?
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Scenarios for discussion: - contd.
5. In the middle of a game a player does not agree with
the shuttle being used; the umpire looks at the shuttle
and informs the player that it is correct. When the next
rally is over, the same player picks up the shuttle and
squeezes it with his/her thumb to make it impossible to
play with. What is your decision?
6. In the middle of a game a player approaches you and
tells you he/she needs to go to the toilet urgently.
What is your decision?
7. During play a player's contact lens pops out of his/her
eye and is lost somewhere on the court.
Play is suspended whilst they look for the lens. After
about two (2) minutes it is found but it is damaged. The
player calls for another which is not readily available.
What would your decision be?
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Scenarios for discussion: - contd.
8. During a doubles match both players clash rackets going
for the same shot and player A breaks the head off his
racket. The shuttle is returned back from the opponent
to player A who hits the shuttle with the broken racket
over the net winning the rally.
Do you allow this point or not?
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Sample for Record of work for 2015
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Code of Ethics
1. The purpose of the code is:
• To ensure and maintain an orderly and impartial
decision on the conduct of umpires at
sanctioned events and also to protect the
umpires’ rights.
• To uphold the integrity of the sport of
badminton throughout the world.
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
2. Applicability
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
• Take reasonable measures to protect both
players, their safety and safeguard the welfare
of the players.
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
• Portray officiating in a positive, professional
and respected manner.
• Enrich yourself with updated knowledge of
the rules of the game, trends and principles of
their application.
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain both
physical and mental fitness.
• Be a role model in behavior, communication
and personal appearance.
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
4. Umpire’s Commitment off the court:
• An umpire who accepts an invitation to
participate at an event should not withdraw
from the event without any valid reason (injury,
illness or emergency situation)
• An umpire must attend all briefings and shall not
be late for any of them.
• An umpire should try to help and support other
umpires.
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
• An umpire shall not fraternise with the players.
• An umpire should avoid exchanging t-shirts or
pins with players to gain personal satisfaction.
• An umpire shall wear proper appropriate umpire
clothing (Black trousers/skirts, black shoes, socks
and appropriate umpire shirt).
• An umpire shall be impartial on the chair as well
as when off duty on the site of the competition
venue.
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
• An umpire may use a camera with no flash when
off-duty.
• If the umpire needs a bathroom break or to be
absent, he or she must advise the referee.
• An umpire shall not criticize the decision of the
Referee (e.g.: not being appointed to a final)
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Code of Ethics: - contd.
5. Unsportsmanlike misconduct
• Conducting oneself in a manner that is clearly
abusive or detrimental to the sport.
• An umpire should avoid inappropriate conduct
and use of gross language or oral abuse.
• An umpire should avoid any inappropriate
behaviour towards others, including harassment.
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Badminton World Federation
• Thanks to all the umpires
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Other Instruction to Umpires:
Match Preparation:
1. Revise the Laws and Tournament playing
regulations beforehand.
2. Check court surroundings; e.g. obstacles-play
a let or not?
3. Carry out your pre-match duties – have a
checklist to which you can refer.
4. Liaison with players – friendly, relaxed and
efficient.
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Other Instructions to Umpires
During the Match:
1.Be alert and mentally prepared – it is not only
what happens but the effect it has or may
have on the play that’s important.
2.Your mental state governs your physical state,
so educate yourself to be positive
3.Be pleasantly worried – you’ll be surprised at
the control you have. Tired umpires are
inefficient umpires
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Other Instructions to Umpires
During the match:
4.Request and get the correct conduct as
befitting badminton players. You set the
standards and give the players the
responsibility of carrying them out.
5.If a scorer is available – be sure that the score
is put up after you have called it.
6.Acknowledgement to all officials on your court
and players, specially when request to change
shuttle is asked. 79
Check on the following situations:
• Coaching during rally
• Delay by players
• Mopping court
• Feathers on court
• Correct sides in doubles
• Interval breaks
• Shuttle tampering
• Clothing code
• Camera flashes 80
Check on the following situations:
• Injuries:
– Stop play
– Start stopwatch
– Call for referee who can call the doctor
– Note score and time of injury
– If player retired, inform about the outcome
– Note injury and player on scoresheet
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Check on the following situations
• Routine:
– Call score promptly and correctly
– Focus on receiver but have server in sight
– Keep regular eye contact with service judge
– Check surrounds of court
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Check on the following situations
• Handling of disputes:
– Handle them promptly, firmly and confidently
– Do not allow any player to gain an unfair
advantage
– Keep players and officials informed
• Relations with players:
– Courteous, fair, firm and friendly
– Encourage fair play
– Gain players’ respect
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Check on the following situations
• Overruling a line call:
– React quickly
– Correct announcement
– e.g. Shuttle lands out – line judge signals <IN>.
Umpire immediately after seeing the line judge
signalling <IN> calls: <CORECTION OUT> and
announce score or service over and score, if
appropriate
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APPENDIX
BWF Laws and Regulations
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