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When do u switch boxes in a doubles game? 
Question: When is the only time you and your partner can switch boxes in a doubles game of badminton?

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What happens when the shuttle touches the net and drop onto the other side? 
Question : What is the status if the shuttle touches the net and drop on the other side while serving/regular play?

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What makes up a foul in badminton? 
Question: What makes up a foule in badminton?

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Hi Aoife, thanks for your question.

Generally badminton fouls can be classified …

What happens after a badminton service foul is made? 
Question: Rules – if a badminton service foul is made what will happen?

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Hi Lauren, thanks for the question.

When you commit a service …

Is yelling during point a misconduct? 
Question: Conduct on court – yelling during point

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I assume you are asking whether yelling is …

Does a spin of the racquet or toss of a coin determines who starts first in badminton? 
Question: A spin of the racquet or toss of a coin can determine who goes first, is this true?

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There are …

Badminton Rules: Can the racket cross over the net during play? 
Question: While in play is your racket allowed to lean over the net to hit the shuttle or do you have to wait till the shuttle reaches my side of the …

Question on basic badminton rules 
Question: How do you play badminton?

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Hi Bobby, thanks for the question.

We’re happy to hear someone interested in the sport.

In badminton, …

Crash of rackets of my own teammate in doubles is foul? 
Question: Clash of rackets of my own team mate in doubles is foul?

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Hi Samuel, thanks for your question.

If your racket clashes with …

Can a racket be switched from right to left hand during a rally? 
Question: Whether racket could be switched from right to left hand during a rally?

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Hi Praveen, yes you can switch your racket from your …

Is it a foul if I have 2 attempts at a shot but only make contact with the shuttle once? 
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In single game, when in my 1st attempt i miss the shot (but shuttle is not touch my racket and body).

Quickly i made 2nd attempt at …

Difference between Tennis Net Cord Lets vs Badminton Lets 
Question: In tennis, if a serve hits the net but is legal in every other way, you play a let.

Whats the rule in Badminton please?

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Where can be the position of playmate during a service? 
Question: Where can be the position of playmate during a service?

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During a badminton service in …

Is smashing your opponent’s service legal? 
Question: Smash service is legal?

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Hi Raja, thanks for your question.

Did you mean the ‘receiver’ moving forward to perform a smash after …

in doubles game who make return of serve is it first or second player? 
Question: In doubles game who make return of serve is it first or second player? (I want to know about serve process of doubles)

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Is it possible to retrieve a serve on behalf of a badminton partner? 
Question: Suppose…the serve is coming towards my partner,can I hit it?

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Hi Swarnendu, thank you for your question.

I’m assuming your …

Is it legal to hold your racket straight up and down on your own side of the net to block an opponents shot? 
Question: Is it legal to hold your racket straight up and down on your own side of the net to block an opponents shot? (Especially when you made a poor …

What if the shuttle cock is distorted/bent after a hit and the opponent misses? Whos point is it? 
Question: What if the shuttlecock is distorted/bent after a hit and the opponent misses? Whos point is it?

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Explain how to determine which side you should be serving from after each point? 
Question: Explain how to determine which side you should be serving from after each point?

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Hi Jessica, thanks for your question.

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What happens if both players have a same score at 20 points in badminton? 
Question: What will happen if the two players had same score at 20 points?

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Hi Saina, thanks for your question.

When the score in badminton …

Is it legal to rush forward to smash the shuttle when your opponent makes a service? 
Question: Is it allowed a rushing to smash the service? When service is done, opponent will run towards the shuttlecock and try to smash it.

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Badminton Rules: Entering the Front Box to Return a Serve 
Question: Some players are taking or smashing the service by entering to front box. Is it a foul in badminton? I need detailed answer…

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How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name?  
Question: How is a game of Badminton won and what is the proper name? Thank you!

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Are you allowed to return a shuttle with some part of your body (say ur head or your bare hand) 
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Can I use my non-racket hand to return a shuttle?

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Hey Said. It will be a fault when you use your hands to return a shuttle.
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Are doubles allowed to play against mixed doubles? 
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Are doubles allowed to play against mixed doubles?

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Official tournaments do not offer such disciplines. Men’s doubles, women’s …

What happens if the racket or player falls down? 
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If the player or racket falls down while playing is it considered as a re serve or its considered as a point?

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Hi Brahma. It is …