Badminton · rule
Badminton Service Courts, Visualised
See how the server’s court is decided by whether their score is even or odd.
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Even score
When the server’s score is even (including 0), they serve from the right service court.
Examples
- At 0–0 the server serves from the right.
- After winning to make it 3, the server moves to the left court.
Common mistakes
- • Serving from the wrong court after a point.
- • Confusing singles and doubles service-court rules.
How the rule has evolved
- The move to rally-point scoring simplified how serving courts follow the server’s score.
Official references
Verified sources pending
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