If you've ever been curious about the regulations and specifications of a badminton court, including its dimensions & rules, then this article is tailored just for you
Badminton Court Rules:
To initiate a serve, a player must wait until their opponent is prepared, and if the opponent returns the shuttle, it is assumed they were ready.
Both players must keep their feet immobile until the serve is executed, ensuring their feet do not touch the lines.
Responsibility for a missed serve lies with the server, and the racket must not entangle or propel the shuttle. Additionally, a player is prohibited from positioning their racket close to the net to interfere with an opponent's downward smash or disrupt their racket.
Badminton Court Dimensions:
Singles Court Dimensions:
Length: The length of a singles badminton court is 13.4 meters (44 feet).
Width: The width of the court is 5.18 meters (17 feet).
Lines: Markings on the court include the baseline (at the back), center line (dividing the court into two equal halves), and the singles side lines. The service court for singles is also clearly demarcated.
Doubles Court Dimensions:
Length: The length of a doubles badminton court is the same as that for singles, measuring 13.4 meters (44 feet).
Width: The width of the court is wider for doubles, measuring 6.1 meters (20 feet).
Lines: Similar to the singles court, the doubles court includes the baseline, center line, and side lines. The service courts for both teams are also marked.
Service Area Dimensions:
For singles, the service area is 8 feet 6 inches wide and 15 feet 6 inches long, resulting in an area of 131.75 square feet.
Doubles service areas are 10 feet wide and 13 feet long, creating a 130 square foot space.
Ceiling Height and Pole Dimensions:
Major championships require a ceiling height of 39 feet above the court's ground, while 30 feet is sufficient for domestic courts.
The poles supporting the net are 5 feet and 1 inch tall, positioned at the center of the court on the doubles lines, and must not extend beyond the 1.57-inch width of the doubles line.
Badminton Net Dimensions:
The badminton net measures 20 feet in width and 2 feet 5.9 inches in height, with an overall area of 89.83 square feet.
The tape at the top on both ends is 20 feet wide and 3 inches tall. As per Badminton World Federation (BWF) regulations, the net height at the poles is 5 feet 1 inch, descending to 5 feet in the center.
Badminton Court Line Thickness: The lines on a badminton court have a thickness of 1.57 inches.
Key Points to Remember:
Baseline: This is the back boundary of the court. Players must remain within the court boundaries during play.
Center Line: Divides the court into two equal halves. Players must stay on their respective sides during service and rallies.
Side Lines: Mark the lateral boundaries of the court. Shots must land within these lines to be considered in play.
Service Courts: The service courts are marked on both sides for singles and each team in doubles. Proper service is crucial for a fair game.
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