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Is it legal to rush forward to smash the shuttle when your opponent makes a service?
Yes you are allowed to do that, but you must wait until your opponent serves. To be more exact, a player has to wait until the opponent’s racket makes contact with the shuttle, only then can a player rush forward to smash.
What happens if the shuttlecock hits the ceiling?
There is no fixed rule for what happens if a shuttlecock hits the ceiling, it varies from club to club. Typically hitting fixtures such as lights or basketball apparatus will be a let and the point will be replayed, while hitting the ceiling itself will be a fault.
Can the shuttlecock be played off the net?
For a low badminton serve, ensure that the shuttlecock does not hit the top of the net. When delivering the low serve, you will LOSE the rally if the shuttlecock hits the top of the net and falls SHORT. However, if its hits the net cord but lands INSIDE the service boundaries (grey area), it is perfectly legal.
What if the shuttlecock is distorted bent after a bit and the opponent misses who’s point is it?
If the shuttlecock is distorted/bent and your opponent misses, the point will be yours. Both parties have to play until one party loses a rally before changing the shuttle.
Can you spike off a serve in badminton?
Yes it is legal but only if the receiver moves AFTER the server delivers the service. This means that the receiver is only allowed to move forward after the server’s racket makes contact with the shuttlecock. Otherwise, it will be a fault on the receiver.
How many times shuttlecock may be hit?
You may only hit the shuttlecock once before it either hits the ground or goes over the net. The court measures 6.1m wide and 13.4m long. Across the middle of the rectangular court is a net which runs at 1.55m. Running along each side of the court are two tram lines.
How many ghost feathers are used in making a standard shuttlecock?
It has 16 feathers with each feather 62 to 70 mm (2.4 to 2.8 in) in length, and the diameter of the cork is 25 to 28 mm (0.98 to 1.10 in).
When the shuttlecock lands on the line of the court it is considered to be?
If the head of the shuttlecock touches the line, then the point belongs to the player who played that shot. When the shuttlecock falls, the head of the shuttlecock will touch the ground first. If the head of the shuttlecock touches the line, it is considered inside.
Is it a let if the shuttlecock hits the net?
In this situation the server would win the point – it is not a let when the shuttlecock hits the net at any part of the game, including the serve. The only exception is if the shuttlecock gets stuck on the net, see below for the rules when this happens.
What are the rules of shuttlecock match?
In the middle there is net. Any shuttlecock that touch net and didn’t pass through the net shall count as fault. 1 point score for the opposite team. Start from tossing a coin. The winner decide the court’s side to play and he or she shall serve first.
What is shuttlecock kicking?
Shuttlecock kicking is one of the ancient folk sports games, originating in the Han Dynasty and becoming popular in the Tang Dynasty. Until now, it has been over 2,000 years. As a simple and easy exercise, it is very popular with youth and children in China, especially girls. Chinese jianzi kicking has a long history.
Where should the shuttlecock land when receiving a service?
When servicing, “A” shall land the shuttlecock inside B’s yellow area. If land outside the B’s yellow area, it is a fault. (1 point for B) The receiver shall wait the service inside the diagonal position side. After receiving the service, the boundary line to score a point is like this image.