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Racquet · Rules

Badminton rules & regulations

A SportSupport summary of the Badminton rulebook used by BAI under BWF in India. This is our own sport profile, not an official Government of India or IOC classification, and it is a reference rather than a substitute for the current rulebook.

Indian governing/organising body
BAI under BWF
Format
Singles and doubles, best of 3 games
Players
1 or 2 per side
Duration
Typically 30-90 minutes depending on format
Scoring
Rally point scoring to 21 (must win by 2, capped at 30)

Key rules

  • The shuttle must pass over the net and land within the opponent's court.
  • A let is called if the shuttle touches the net during service and lands in the correct service court.
  • Players change ends after each game and at 11 points in the deciding game.

Equipment

  • Badminton racquet
  • Shuttlecock (feather or plastic)
  • Court shoes
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