When the shuttlecock falls on the line, it should be considered IN. This is how it works: When the shuttlecock falls, the head of the shuttlecock will touch the ground first. If the head of the shuttlecock touches the line, it is considered inside.
With laws of badminton dictating specific rules for service in badminton, the court has two service lines, the short service line, which is 1.98m (6.5 feet) from the net, and long service line 0.72m (2.36 feet) in from the baseline, specifically marked for this purpose.
If a shuttlecock lands beyond the baseline, it is considered out of play in both singles and doubles. In singles matches, during service, the shuttlecock must land within the singles sideline and the baseline; on the opposite side of the court.
If the bird lands on the line it is considered in bounds. You serve overhand in the game of badminton.
Court - Area of play, as defined by the outer boundary lines. Drive - A fast and low shot that makes a horizontal flight over the net.
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.
Net. The net is 760mm in depth and a minimum of 6.1m wide. The top of the net from the surface of the court is 1.524m at the centre of the court and 1.55m over the side lines for doubles. There must be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts.
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.
Width of lines: 40mm External dimensions include width of lines. To show the zone in which a shuttle of correct pace lands when tested, an additional four marks 40mm x 40mm may be made inside each side-line for singles of the right service court, 530mm and 990mm from the back boundary line.
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.