The lines are considered part of the court and in bounds. A bird that lands on a line is considered to be good. Read step 9 to learn the strategy involved in returning the singles serve and winning the singles rally.
If the ball lands on the line, it is deemed in bounds, which keeps the ball in play and adds precision to the game.
The side alley is out of bounds; the back alley is in bounds or good. The serve must carry past the short service line, which is 6.5 feet (about 2 m) from the net, and must not carry beyond the back boundary line. The lines are considered part of the court and in bounds.
? Fun Fact: If the shuttle hits any part of the line, even just 1%, it's considered IN! The server earns the point in this case.
During service in doubles, the court is short, with the rear 'tramlines'at the back of the court, being out of bounds until the serve is returned. Once the service is returned the whole of the court becomes in. If the shuttle lands on the line then it is in.
In singles the court is thinner, with the wide, outside 'tramlines' out of bounds. In doubles the court is full width and these tramlines are now 'in'. During service in doubles, the court is short, with the rear 'tramlines'at the back of the court, being out of bounds until the serve is returned.
It's illegal! A carry is when you 'scoop' the shuttle rather than hit it. This is also known as a "throw". You have to hit this shot high and deep into your opponent's court.
The lines marking out the court are easily distinguishable and coloured white or yellow. The lines are 40mm wide. A court may be marked out for singles only. The back boundary lines also become the long service lines and the posts or the strips of material representing them are placed on the side lines.
It is usually marked out relative to the net, at a distance of 1.98m (6.50ft) on either side. The short service lines are also 3.96m (13.00ft) from the doubles back service line and 4.72m (15.50ft) from the baseline on each side of the court.