Badminton is a racquet sport played by

either two opposing players (singles) or two

opposing pairs (doubles). Players score points by
striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it
passes over the net and lands in their opponents'
half of the court. Each side may only strike the
shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. A
rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the
floor, or if a fault has been called by either the
umpire or service judge or, in their absence, the
offending player, at any time during the rally.

 SHUTTLES:

Players should have several shuttles, A.K.A.

birdies or shuttlecocks. You can use natural, feathered
shuttles or synthetic, non-feathered shuttles in badminton.
According to the Badminton World Federations Laws of
Badminton, feathered shuttles should have 16 feathers
fixed to a cork base. The feathers should measure between
2 and 2 inches long. The feathers tips should form a
circle with a diameter measuring between 2 and 2 2/3
inches. Synthetic shuttles should simulate feathers with
synthetic materials. Both feathered and synthetic shuttles
should have a base that measures about 1 inch in
diameter. The shuttle should weigh about .16 to .19 oz.
Players should test the shuttles for speed and flight before
each match.

Feathers:
16 goose feathers

2.50 - 2.75
inches long

CORK BASE
Diameter:

2 - 2 2/3
inches

 RAQUETS:
Badminton rackets consist of stringed
hitting surface attached to a thin shaft and a
handle. The racket must have a flat face, with a
uniform pattern of overlapping strings. According
to the Badminton World Federations Laws of
Badminton, the rackets stringed area should not
exceed 11 inches in length or 8 2/3 inches in
width. The rackets overall length, including the
handle, shaft, and face, may not exceed 26
inches in length. The racket must not exceed 9
inches in width at its widest point. Early badminton
racket manufacturers produced only wooden
rackets, but modern manufacturers produce
rackets with frames made out of aluminum alloy,
titanium, steel, and composite materials.

11 inches in
length or 8 2/3
inches in width.

26 inches in
length.

NETS:
The net plays an important role in
badminton matches. The net is 1.55 meters
(5 ft &1 inch) high at the edges and
1.524 meters (5 ft) high in the centre. The
net posts are placed over the doubles
sidelines, even when singles is played.
*The minimum height for the ceiling above the court
is not mentioned in the Laws of Badminton.
Nonetheless, a badminton court will not be suitable
if the ceiling is likely to be hit on a high serve.*

COURT:
The full width of the court is
6.1 meters (20 ft), and in singles this width
is reduced to 5.18 meters (17 ft). The full
length of the court is 13.4 meters (44 ft).
The service courts are marked by a centre
line dividing the width of the court, by a
short service line at a distance of
1.98 meters (6 ft 6 inch) from the net, and
by the outer side and back boundaries. In
doubles, the service court is also marked by
a long service line, which is 0.76 meters
(2 ft 6 inch) from the back boundary.

SHOES:
Badminton shoes are lightweight with soles
of rubber or similar high-grip, non-marking
materials.
Compared to running shoes, badminton
shoes have little lateral support. High levels of
lateral support are useful for activities where lateral
motion is undesirable and unexpected. Badminton,
however, requires powerful lateral movements.
A highly built-up lateral support will not be
able to protect the foot in badminton; instead, it will
encourage catastrophic collapse at the point where
the shoe's support fails, and the player's ankles are
not ready for the sudden loading, which can cause
sprains.

 OFFICIATING OFFICIALS:
Head Referee
Umpire
10 Linesmen
Service Judge

Duties of the Referee:

Manages the match.
Heads the officials of the game.
Duties of the Umpire:
(before the match)

1. Secures the score sheet from the head referee.

2. Sees to it that all materials needed for scoring
are in order.
3. Inspects the posts, net and court.
4. Sees to it that the service judge and linesmen
are doing their task.

 Duties of the Umpire:

(Before the match)

5. Makes sure that plenty of new shuttlecocks are at

hand.
6. Reports to the head referee the infringements of
the rules.
(At the beginning of and during the game)

1. Make sure that the tossing of coin is properly

done.
2. Implements the rules without objection among
the players
3. Decides on objections and protects before the
service.
4. Informs the players, as well as the spectators,
about the progress of the game.

(At the beginning of and during the game)

5. Places or removes officials upon consultation

with the head referee.
6. Abides by the decision of the service judge and
linesmen.
7. Receives from the head referee the appeals and
protest by either player or team.
Duties of the Scorer:
He records the points scored by each player
and certifies the winner or loser of the game.
Duties of the Linesmen:
They decide whether the shuttle fell inside or
outside the court.
*Note: Always have a rulebook when officiating.*

1. The tail of the shuttle hits the raquet instead of

the base.

1. Badminton World Federation:

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the
governing body of the sport of badminton recognized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC). The BWF serve to
regulate, promote, develop and popularize the sport of
badminton across the globe and to organize and run the highest
level international events.
2. Strings
Badminton strings are thin, high performing strings in the
range of about 0.62 to 0.73 mm thickness. Thicker strings are
more durable, but many players prefer the feel of thinner strings.
String tension is normally in the range of 80 to 160 N (18 to 36 lbf).
Recreational players generally string at lower tensions than
professionals, typically between 80 and 110 N (18 and 25 lbf).
Professionals string between about 110 and 160 N (25 and 36 lbf).
Some string manufacturers measure the thickness of their strings
under tension so they are actually thicker than specified when
slack. Ashaway Micropower is actually 0.7mm but Yonex BG-66 is
about 0.72mm.

3. Cork is covered in goat skin with 16

goose feathers attached to one end. It can
be made from natural or synthetic materials.
4. SEA Games: Badminton is a Southeast Asian
Games event and has been one of the sports held at
the Games since the inaugural edition of the South
East Asian Peninsular Games (SEAP) in 1959.

5. Olympic Game: Badminton became an Olympic

sport when it was played at the first Olympic games in
Spain in 1992. Though prior to that it was already a well
known sport involved in many contest and tournaments.
The first official matches actually started as far back as
in 1904 in England.