The outer sidelines are sometimes referred to as “outer tramlines” or “doubles sidelines”. On a regulation badminton court, the outer sidelines will run the full 13.41m /44.00ft length of the court. The outer sidelines are marked 5.18m (17.00ft) apart and run parallel to one another.
Winning a point in badminton A point is won if the birdie (shuttlecock) hits the ground in the opponent's half of the court, including the lines.
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.
A singles service court is a box made from four lines: The centre line. A singles side line (inside side line) The front service line. The back line (the outside one, all the way at the back)
🏸 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.
If the bird lands on the line it is considered in bounds. You serve overhand in the game of badminton.
This means if the ball touches the line, it is still in play. The ball must wholly cross the boundary line to be considered out of play.
A rally is lost if the shuttle is hit into the net, or over the net but outside of the opponent's court. A rally is also lost if the shuttle touches the player's clothing or body, or if it is hit before it crosses over the net.
Badminton Rules: Doubles – what's in and what's out? During the main part of a badminton doubles rally, every part of the court is in. However, the serve must fall into the 'short and ' area diagonally opposite the server. The side tramlines are in, but the rear tramlines are out during the serve.
Have one side of the court as the 'kings side' and the other as the 'challengers side'. Remaining in the pairs the players have been in throughout the session the players must play first to 3 points. The kings always serve and if they win the first point then they automatically win the game.