Badminton Service Rules - A quick and simple explanation of the 4 service rules in badminton!

Do you argue with your opponents about their serve being illegal? This video explains the 4 service rules in badminton so that you know what a fault is. These rules are the same for both singles and doubles.

This is part one of our two-part series on badminton serves.
PART 2: Backhand Serve Tutorial + Tactics - A step-by-step guide for all badminton players!

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[BadmintonInsight]

Would you call the serve at 1:09 a fault?!

[MaxTalks]

Short, sweet and simply explained, love it 🙌

[anthonyjayanido]

Just googling the service rules and found you guys again! Awesome tutorials guys! Thank you for this content 👍

[piotrceglinski]

Just a quick note to the implementation of the service height. 1:17 in the video.
My son was playing one of Badmminton England U13 gold tournament earlier this year. There were few courts with umpires and one or two with service umpire (First time on junior circuit). Interesting thing was that the service umpires didn't have the service device. The umpires told the players (and parents) that because they are making calls without the device, they are applying old rules of lowest rib/bellybutton height.

I know it's an old video but still relevant.

[moonnuchamling]

Short, sweet and great explanation. I was searching for this type of video. But every other videos are 7/10mins long with more confusion. Thank you for the video. I'm just trying to learn and teach my nephews how to service, rules and regulation of badminton

[rogerstaple]

The service rules you describe are in the BWF statutes section 4.1 Laws of Badminton. These are for those events with the sighting devices and service judges. For most of badminton the service rules are set out in section 4.1.4 Alternative Laws of Badminton: "the whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist" etc.

[kasvinimuniandy]

FINALLY A VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS THE GIST OF THINGS!! THANK YOU!

[Longtack]

I've heard pros complaining about the 115cm service height rule - but only from the tall Danes so I assume it was due to the unfair rib-height advantage they used to enjoy. I find that even without a device for gauging the height most if not all of my amateur club serves are below 115cm as I am accustomed to it and know which point in my torso is 115cm.

[steohsama]

Absolutely adore your videos. There’s something for every level, which I appreciate for myself as an experienced player, but also as a resource for my older beginner students. I coach a high school team, and many of them don’t play the sport outside of those four years. This channel is awesome!

[azika]

I am here after watching Alexandra Bøje and Mette Poulsen match since I couldn’t understand what was wrong with their serves. Thank you for clarifying ❤❤❤❤

[fireworxz]

Thanks... Absolutely Absolutely brilliant and the clearest video yet on this topic...

Most other videos are super long winded..

[Sandman]

Thank you very much for this video. It clears up some of my doubts. I have a few question though.
1) Can you move your feet while serving? Example, serving while walking?
2) Can the opponent be moving around before receiving the serve?

[MultiSilverGamer]

I freakin luv ur videos, Homepage, Blog and programs. I just came onto u 2 days ago and already luv it.

[fitasticansh]

0:50 that sound from racket
Purely music❤️❤️

[Jason-qseh]

Actually would be nice if they can have some kind of automatic device to implement the new rule since it's a fixed height a machine should be able to do the job. It gets very frustrating in club play where people flick from their chest every single shot because they are afraid to serve low. People flick with no fault called is such a big pain when playing at club level.

[HKTamilan]

Please clarify this one in your next video👇🏾

While my opponent is serving and I’m standing at the neck of the line, ready to receive and kill the serve. The opponent showed the action of serve and not served actually that made me to jerk and the opponent called off saying I moved during the serve.

Please clarify and provide the source for reference.

[arunfz]

Can we do service with out any backward movement of the Racket? I used to do just forward action only to hit a serve... I like to see your new coaching tips in improving consistency in service so that opponent can't attack on serve.. I felt Its tough to master consistent serve. Love your videos

[eugenelau]

My question is, I see a lot of players (including professional players) have the following trends: 1) the racket head if above or level with the wrist and 2) moving the shuttle and racket around (without forward movement) like a wand or cannon before service. Is that legal?

[littleman]

Still the most contentious part of badminton. And at a club/league level (and even some tournaments where there's no service judge), how do you even call this against someone. Know a guy in my league who's 6ft3 and serves at his chest, but won't accept when we call him out :@

[Mark-kruu]

Question: Handle is not above racket face but shaft is at a slight downward angle? Legal?