Module 8

Module No.
8
SERVICE COURT ERRORS
And FAULTS
Service court error has been made when a player
has served out of turn, has served from the
wrong service or standing on the wrong service
court while being prepared to receive
the service and it has been delivered. ... If there is a
'let' because of a service court error, the rally is
replayed with the error corrected.
8. Service Court Errors
a. A service court error is made when player:
1.Has served out of turn;

2.Has served from the wrong service court; or
3.Standing in the wrong service court, was
prepared to receive the service and it had been
delivered.
b. When a service court error has been made, then;
1. if the error is discovered before the next service is
delivered, it is a “let” unless only one side was at fault
and lost the rally, in which case the error shall not be
corrected.
2. If the error is not discovered before the next service is
delivered, the error shall not be corrected.
3. If there is a “let” because of the service court error, the
rally is replayed with the error connected.
4. If a service court error is not to be corrected, play in
that game shall proceed without changing the players’
new service courts (nor, when relevant, the new order
serving).
9. Faults
The following are considered faults:
a. If the service is not corrected (Rule 5.a).

b. If the server, is attempting to serve, misses the
shuttle.
c. If after passing over the net on service, the shuttle
is caught in or on the net.
d. If in play, the shuttle:
1. Lands outside the boundaries of the court.

2. Passes through or under the net.
3. Fails to pass the net.
4. Touches the roof, ceiling or side walls.
5. Touches the person or dress of a player.
6. Touches any object, or person outside the
immediate surroundings of the court.
(When necessary on account of the structure of the
building, the local badminton authority may subject
to the right of veto of its national organization,
make by – laws dealing with cases in which a
shuttle touches an obstruction.)
e. If in play, the initial point of contact with the shuttle is
not on the striker’s side of the net. (The striker may,
however, follow the shuttle over the net with the racket
in the course of a stroke).
f. If the shuttle is in play, a player:
1. Invades an opponent’s court with racket with racket
or person in any degree except as permitted in Rule
9.e.
2. Prevents an opponent from making a legal stroke
where the shuttle is followed over the net.
g. If in any player deliberately distracts an opponents by
any action such as shouting or making gestures.
h. If in play, the shuttle:
1. Caught and held on the racket and then slung during
the execution of a stroke.
2. Hit twice in succession by the same player with two
strokes.
3. Hit by a player and the player’s partners
successively.
i. If a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent
offences under Rule 12.
10.Lets
“Let” is called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is

no umpire) to halt a play.
a. “let” may be given for any unforeseen or accidental

occurrence.
b. A shuttle, after passing over the net, is caught in or on
the net, it is a let except during service.
c. If during service, the receiver and the server are both
faulted at the same time, it shall be a “let”.
d. If a player serves before the receiver is ready, it shall
be a “let”.
e. If during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base
completely separates from the rest of the shuttle, it
shall be a “let”.
f. A line Judge is unsighted, and the Umpire is unable to
make a decision, it shall be a “let”.
g. When a “let” occurs, the play since the last service
shall not be counted, and the player shall serve again,
except when Rule 8 is applicable.
10.Shuttle Not in Play
A shuttle is not in play when:
a. Strikes the net and remains attached there or

suspended on top.
b. Strikes the net or the post, and starts to fall towards
the surface of the court on the striker’s side of the
net.
c. Hit the surface of the court.
d. A “fault” or “let” has occurred.
10.Continues Play, Misconduct, Penalties
a. Play shall be continued from the first service until the

match is conducted, except as followed in Rule 12.c.
b. An interval not exceeding 5 minutes is allowed

between the second and the third games of all matches
in all of the following situations:
1. International competitive events.
2. All other matches (unless the National Organization
has previously published a decision not allow such
an interval).
c. When necessitated by circumstances, not within the
control of the players, the umpire may suspend play
for such a period, as the umpire may consider
necessary. If play is suspended, the existing score shall
stand and play is returned from their point.
d. Under no circumstances shall play be suspended to

enable a player to recover his strength or wing, or to
receive instruction or advice.
e. 1. Except in the intervals provided in Rules 12.a and
12.c, no player shall be permitted to receive advice
during match.
2. Except at the conclusion of a match, no player
shall leave the court without the umpire’s consent.
f. The Umpire shall be the soul judge of any suspension

of play.
g. A player shall not:
1. Deliberately cause suspension of play.

2. Deliberately interfere with the speed of the shuttle.
3. Behave in an offensive manner.
4. Be guilty of misconduct not otherwise covered by
the laws of Badminton
h. The umpire shall administer any breach of rules 12.d,
12.3 or 12.g
1. Issuing a warning to the offending side.

2. Faulting the offending side, if previously warned.
3. In case of flagrant offense, faulting the offending
side, and reporting the offending side immediately
to the referee, who shall have the power to
disqualify.

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a. A service court error is made when player:

1.Has served out of turn;

The following are considered faults:

a. If the service is not corrected (Rule 5.a).

1. Lands outside the boundaries of the court.

“Let” is called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is

a. “let” may be given for any unforeseen or accidental

A shuttle is not in play when:

a. Strikes the net and remains attached there or

a. Play shall be continued from the first service until the

b. An interval not exceeding 5 minutes is allowed

d. Under no circumstances shall play be suspended to

f. The Umpire shall be the soul judge of any suspension

1. Deliberately cause suspension of play.

1. Issuing a warning to the offending side.

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