Badminton Singles

^Kento Momota- Tokyo Olympic 2020 (Took place in 2021)

Court and Equipment:

• The badminton court for singles play is 17 feet (5.18 meters) wide and 44 feet (13.4 meters) long. It is divided into two equal halves by a net that is 5 feet (1.55 meters) high at the center.
• Players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock, also known as a birdie. The shuttlecock is made of feathers or synthetic materials.

Scoring:

• Badminton singles follows a best-of-three-games format. A player or pair scores points when the shuttlecock lands within the opponent's court boundaries.
• The first side to reach 21 points wins a game. However, a player must win by a margin of at least two points. If the score reaches 20-20, the game continues until one player gains a two-point advantage.
• If each player wins one game, a third game may be played to determine the overall winner.

Service and Serve Rotation:

• The serve is crucial in badminton singles. The server must stand within their service court and hit the shuttlecock diagonally across the net to the opponent's service court.
• The serve alternates between the two players after each point. Unlike doubles, there is no requirement to serve to specific areas of the court.

In-Play Elements:

• Badminton singles emphasizes speed, agility, and precision. Players must cover the entire court and be ready to respond to a variety of shots from their opponent.
• Common shots include clears, drops, smashes, and net shots. The objective is to outmaneuver the opponent, forcing them into difficult positions and creating opportunities for attacking plays.