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1.4.4 Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs, who take
up positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by
striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in the opponent’s half of
the court. A rally ends when the shuttlecock strikes the ground, and the shuttlecock may only be struck
once by either side before it passes over the net.
The court
The court is rectangular 6.10 metres wide and 13.40 metres long. The court is divided into halves by
a net (See drawing below). Markings should be in white, yellow or any other easily distinguishable
colour.
The service courts are marked by a centre line dividing the width of the court, by a short service line at
a distance of 1980 mm 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 780 mm from the back boundary. The lines should
be 40 mm wide and are included in the overall dimensions of the court.
The courts are constructed as indoor facilities and although there is no mention in the Laws of Badminton
of a minimum ceiling height, a badminton court will not be suitable if the ceiling is likely to be hit by a
high serve.
The court surface is wood and bituminous material. Concrete and carpet should be avoided as these
surfaces may lead to injury.
The posts
The posts are 1550 mm high and should be suffi ciently rigid to support the net under tension. They are
placed on the side of the boundary lines of the court. The posts or its supports shall not extend into the
court.
The net
The net made from a fi ne cord of dark colour and even thickness with a mesh of not less than 15 mm
and not more than 20 mm, should be 760 mm deep and at least 6.10 metres wide.
The top of the net should be edged with a 75 mm white tape doubled over a cord or cable running
through the tape. The tape should rest upon the cord or cable.
The cord or cable should be stretched fi rmly, fl ush with the top of the posts. The top of the net from the
surface of the court should be 1524 mm at the centre of the court and 1550 mm over the side lines
for doubles.
There should be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts and the full depth of the net should
preferably be tied to the posts.
Shuttle
The shuttle should be made of natural or synthetic material with the fl ight characteristics similar to
those produced by a natural feathered shuttle with a cork base covered by a thin layer of leather.
The shuttle should have the following characteristics:
• The shuttle should have 16 feathers fi xed in the base.
• The feathers should have a uniform length between 62 mm and 70 mm from the tip to the
top of the base.
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