Question

A serve must pass the short service line, which is 1.98 m (6.5ft) from the net. The 'Short Service Line' is a line in ______.

• A. Table Tennis
• B. Squash
• C. Badminton
• D. Tennis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Badminton

Badminton Court Dimensions and Service Rules

Service Box and Short Service Line

• In badminton, the Short Service Line is a crucial marking on the court that dictates the legality of a serve.
• This line is parallel to the net and is situated 1.98 meters (6.5 feet) away from it.
• For a serve to be considered valid, the shuttlecock must land beyond this Short Service Line.
• If the shuttlecock lands on or in front of the Short Service Line, it is a 'fault', and the opponent wins the point.

Court Markings and Their Significance

• The badminton court is rectangular, measuring 13.4 meters (44 feet) in length and 6.1 meters (20 feet) in width for doubles. For singles, the width is reduced to 5.18 meters (17 feet) using the inner side lines.
• The net divides the court into two equal halves.
• Service Lines: There are distinct service lines at the back of the court, and the Short Service Line at the front.
• Center Line: A line running from the middle of each Short Service Line to the back boundary line, dividing the back service areas into two.

Serving Procedure

1. The server must stand within their respective service court (bounded by the Short Service Line, the center line, and the sideline).
2. The serve must be hit underhand and below the server's waist.
3. The shuttlecock must travel diagonally into the opponent's service court.
4. It must clear the Short Service Line and land within the boundaries of the opponent's service court.

Competitive Context

• Understanding these lines and rules is fundamental for players in competitive play, including tournaments and professional matches.
• Improper serving is a common error, and precise knowledge of the Short Service Line's position is key to avoiding faults.