Badminton Guides

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Beginner GuidesEditorial still life of a badminton doubles court sketch with four player markers, a scorecard and shuttle.

Badminton Doubles Serving Order: Who Serves and From Where

Learn the doubles serving order, the even-right and odd-left shortcut, and follow a 0-0 to 6-4 example without losing track.

Beginner GuidesEditorial macro illustration of an intact feather shuttle with rounded cork base and open skirt.

Badminton Shuttlecock Anatomy: Cork, Skirt, Feathers and Flight

Learn how a shuttlecock's cork base, feather or synthetic skirt, dimensions and mass work together to create stable flight.

Beginner GuidesEditorial illustration of a badminton beginner in a relaxed ready position with a practice card courtside.

What Order to Learn Badminton Shots In: A Six Session Plan

Learn badminton shots in a sensible six-session order, with one drill and a readiness marker for every stage.

Beginner GuidesEditorial illustration of a 10–10 badminton scorecard with an orange service marker and a plain rules booklet.

15 Point Badminton Scoring and Setting, Explained

Learn how old 15-point badminton scoring worked, how setting changed the ending, and how it differs from rally scoring.

Beginner GuidesEditorial illustration of two badminton players beside a 3–0 score display labelled Local practice.

Badminton Handicap Scoring for Uneven Matches

Use a simple local handicap to make uneven badminton matches competitive, then adjust it from the first game instead of debating player labels.

Beginner GuidesAn outside shuttle near a player’s movement path prompts a pause to assess interference and clear the court.

Shuttle From Another Court: When Is It a Let?

A shuttle from another court is not automatically a let. Learn when it obstructs or distracts play, who may stop an umpired rally, and how to restart safely.

Beginner GuidesA measured net and shortened court prepare the Danish U9 format for the 2026/27 season.

Under 9 Badminton Rules: Denmark's 2026/27 Format

Set up Badminton Denmark and DGI's 2026/27 U9 format with the correct court lines, 145 cm net, 3 x 15 scoring, and event structure.

Beginner GuidesA player leaves a descending shuttle untouched because it remains live until a legal ending occurs.

When Is the Shuttle Dead in Badminton? Catching It Costs a Point

A badminton shuttle stays in play until it lands, a fault or let occurs, or it falls back on the striker's side after hitting the net or post. Do not catch a shuttle just because it looks out.

Beginner GuidesA parent asks a coach about the badminton pathway, current status and the programme’s supervision process.

Badminton Coach Certification: What the Levels Mean

Understand Canada’s current badminton coaching pathways, the difference between trained and certified, and the questions to ask before lessons.

Beginner GuidesA coach clarifies the starting position, expected response and recovery before a player begins the drill.

Badminton Training Terms: What Coaches Mean on Court

A practical glossary for the coaching words heard in badminton practice, with the question to ask when a label varies from club to club.

Beginner GuidesA new player and a patient partner practise a controlled exchange in a manageable part of the court.

Starting Badminton at 60: Your First Month on Court

A careful, enjoyable four-week badminton starting plan for adults beginning at 60, from first rally to social doubles.

Beginner GuidesTwo players use controlled underhand contact across a floor boundary while waiting for a netted court.

Badminton Games Without a Net: 6 Formats for Packed Courts

Six indoor, partner-based badminton games for a marked floor when a court has no net, with setup, rules, player counts and a clear purpose for each format.