In the early days… A service court error has been made when a player has served out of turn,

A 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
BADMINTON was invented long ago; a form of sport played in ancient Greece service and it has been delivered.
and Egypt. Badminton came from a child's game called battledore and shuttlecock, in which
two players hit a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with tiny rackets. The game was called If a service court error is discovered after the next service had been delivered, the error shall
"POONA" in India during the 18th Century, and British Army Officers stationed there took the not be corrected. If a service court error is discovered before the next service is delivered, the
Indian version back to England in the 1860's. The army men introduced the game to friends, following rules apply.
but the new sport was definitely launched there at a party given in 1873 by the Duke of
Beaufort at his country place, "Badminton" in Gloucestershire. During that time, the game had If both sides committed an error, it shall be a 'let'. If one side committed the error and won the
no name, but it was referred to as "The Game of Badminton," and, thereupon, Badminton rally, it shall be a 'let'. If one side committed the error and lost the rally, the error shall not be
became its official name. corrected.
Until 1887 the sport was played in England under the rules that prevailed in
India. They were, from the English viewpoint, somewhat contradictory and confusing. Since a If there is a 'let' because of a service court error, the rally is replayed with the error corrected.
small army of badminton players had been recruited, a group formed itself into the Bath If a service court error is not to be corrected, play in that game shall proceed without changing
Badminton Club, standardized the rules, made the game applicable to English ideas and the the player's new service courts.
basic regulations, drawn up in 1887, still guide the sport. In 1895, the Badminton Association
(of England) was formed to take over the authority of the Bath Badminton Club, and the new
group made rules, which now govern the game throughout the world.
Faults
Equipments:
The rules of badminton consider the following as faults:
•Badminton Rackets
•Shuttlecock shall have 16 feathers fixed in a cork base covered in kid - If the shuttle lands outside the boundaries of the court, passes through or under the net, fail
leather. Interestingly, the best Badminton Shuttlecocks are made from to pass the net, touches the ceiling or side walls, touches the person or dress of a player or
feathers from theleft wing of a goose. touches any other object or person.
The feathers shall be measured from the tip to the top of the base and each - If the initial point of contact with the shuttle is not on the striker's side of the net. (The striker
shuttle shall be of the same length. This length can be between 62mm and may, however, follow the shuttle over the net with the racket in the course of a stroke.)
70mm. The shuttle shall weigh between 4.74 to 5.50 grams. - If a player touches the net or its supports with racket, person or dress, invades an
•Shoes opponent's court over the net with racket or person except as permitted.
Badminton shoes are lightweight with soles of rubber or similar high-grip, - If a player invades an opponent's court under the net with racket or person such that an
non-marking materials. opponent is obstructed or distracted or obstructs an opponent, that is prevents an opponent
•Strings from making a legal stroke where the shuttle is followed over the net.
Badminton strings are thin, high performing strings in the range of about 0.62 - If a player deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting or making
to 0.73 mm thickness. Thicker strings are more durable, but many players gestures.
prefer the feel of thinner strings. String tension is normally in the range of 80 - If the shuttle is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the execution of a
to 160 N (18 to 36 lbf). Recreational players generally string at lower stroke.
tensions than professionals, typically between 18 and 25 lbf (110 N). - If the shuttle is hit twice in succession by the same player with two strokes.
Professionals string between about 25 and 36 lbf (160 N). - If the shuttle is hit by a player and the player's partner successively or touches a player's
racket and continues towards the back of that player's court.
Rules of Badminton – Singles - If a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent offences under Law of Continuous Play,
Misconduct, Penalties.
Serving and receiving courts - If, on service, the shuttle is caught on the net and remains suspended on top, or, on service,
after passing over the net is caught in the net.
You shall serve from, and receive in, the right service court when you or your opponent has
scored aneven number of points in that game.
Lets
You shall serve from, and receive in, the left service court when you or your opponent has
scored an odd number of points in that game. 'Let' is called by the umpire, or by a player (if there is no umpire), to halt play.

You and your opponent will hit the shuttle alternately until a 'fault' is made or the shuttle A 'let' may be given for any unforeseen or accidental [Link] rules of badminton
ceases to be in play. consider the following as 'lets':
- If a shuttle is caught in the net and remains suspended on top or, after passing over the net,
is caught in the net, it shall be a 'let' except on service.
Scoring and serving - If, during service, the receiver and server are both faulted at the same time, it shall be a 'let'.
- If the server serves before the receiver is ready, it shall be a 'let'.
You score a point and serve again from the alternate service court when your opponent - If, during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from the rest of
makes a 'fault' or the shuttle ceases to be in play because it touches the surface of your the shuttle, is shall be a 'let'.
opponent's side of court. - If a line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to make a decision, it shall be a 'let'.

No points will be scored when you make a 'fault' or the shuttles ceases to be in play because - A 'let' may occur following a service court error. When a 'let' occurs, the play since the last
it touches the surface of your side of court. The serving right will then be transferred to your service shall not count and the player who served shall serve again, except where in
opponent. situations where the Law of Service Court Errors is applicable.

Rules of Badminton – Doubles

At the start of the game, and each time a side gains the right to serve, the service shall be Shuttle not in play
delivered from the right service court. Only your opponent standing diagonally opposite of you
shall return the service. A shuttle is not in play when it strikes the net and remains attached there or suspended on
Should your opponent's partner touched or hit the shuttle, it shall be a 'fault' and your side top.
scores a point. A shuttle is not in play when it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of
the court on the striker's side of the net.
Order of play and position on court A shuttle is not in play when it hits the surface of the court or a 'fault' or 'let' has occurred.

After the service is returned, either you or your partner may hit the shuttle from any position
on your side of the net. Then either player from the opposing side may do the same, and so Continuous play, misconduct, penalties
on, until the shuttle ceases to be in play.
Play shall be continuous from the first service until the match is concluded, except as allowed
in intervals not exceeding 90 seconds between the first and second games, and not
Scoring and serving exceeding 5 minutes between the second and third games.

If you are serving or receiving first at the start of any game, you shall serve or receive in
the right service court when your side or your opponent's side scored an even number of Officials and appeals
points.
You shall serve from or receive in the left service court when your side or your opponent's The referee is in overall charge of the tournament. The umpire, where appointed, is in charge
side has scored an odd number of points. of the match, the court and its immediate surrounds. The umpire shall report to the referee.
The service judge shall call service faults made by the server should they occur. A line judge
The reverse pattern shall apply to your partner. shall indicate whether a shuttle landed 'in' or 'out' on the line or lines assigned. An official's
decision is final on all points of fact for which that official is responsible.
In any game, the right to serve passes consecutively from the initial server to the initial
receiver, then to that initial's receiver's partner, then to the opponent who is due to serve from
the right service court, then to that player's partner, and so on. An umpire shall:
You shall not serve out of turn, receive out of turn, or receive two consecutive services in the
same game, except as provided in service court errors and 'lets'. - Upload and enforce the Rules of Badminton and, especially, call a 'fault' or 'let' should either
occur.
- Give a decision on any appeal regarding a point of dispute, if made before the next service is
Service court errors delivered.
- Ensure players and spectators are kept informed of the progress of the match.
- Appoint or remove line judges or a service judge in consultation with the referee.
- Where another court official is not appointed, arrange for that official's duties to be carried
out.
- Where an appointed official is unsighted, carry out the official's duties or play a 'let'.
- Record and report to the referee all matters in relation to continuous play, misconduct and
penalties.
- Take to the referee all unsatisfied appeals on questions of law only. (Such appeals must be
made before the next service is delivered, or, if at the end of the game, before the side that
appeals has left the court.)