Equipment:

• Rackets: Lightweight rackets with a stringed hitting surface.

• Shuttlecock: A feathered or synthetic projectile with an open conical shape.

• Net: A net stretched across the center of the court, dividing it into two equal halves.

• Court: A rectangular court with boundary lines for singles and doubles play.

  
  

Setup:

1. Court Dimensions:

   • The badminton court is 20 feet wide for singles and 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for doubles.

   • The net is positioned in the center of the court, suspended at a height of 5 feet in the center and 5 feet 1 inch at the posts.

2. Racket Selection:

   • Players or teams select their rackets and shuttlecocks before the match begins.
     

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game:

   • A coin toss or another method is used to determine which player or team serves first.

   • The serving side starts the game from the right service court.

2. Serving:

   • The server stands in the right service court and serves diagonally to the opponent's right service court.

   • The server must hit the shuttlecock below waist height and ensure it passes over the net and lands in the opponent's service court.

3. Rally:

   • After the serve, players or teams hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net, aiming to land it in the opponent's court.

   • The shuttlecock may only be hit once before it must be returned over the net.

4. Scoring Points:

   • Players or teams score points when the shuttlecock lands in the opponent's court, either by a fault on the opponent's part or by a successful rally.

   • Points are scored regardless of which side serves.

5. Faults:

   • Faults occur when a player:

     • Fails to hit the shuttlecock over the net.

     • Hits the shuttlecock out of bounds.

     • Fails to return the shuttlecock before it touches the ground.

     • Commits other rule violations, such as touching the net or obstructing the opponent.

6. Rotation:

   • In doubles play, players rotate positions after each point is scored, with the server moving to the other service court.

7. Winning the Game:

   • A game is won by the first player or team to reach 21 points, with a margin of at least 2 points.

   • A match typically consists of the best of three games.
     

Additional Rules and Tips:

• Service Rotation: In doubles play, players rotate positions after each point is scored, with the server moving to the other service court.

• Etiquette: Maintain good sportsmanship and respect for opponents and officials throughout the match.

• Practice: Regular practice improves skills and strategy.