General Rules of Air Badminton
Air badminton is a variation of the sport of badminton that is played outdoors in an open area. It was developed by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in collaboration with the Sports Sciences Laboratory at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
According to the BWF, air badminton was created as a way to make the sport of badminton more accessible and inclusive, especially in urban areas where access to traditional badminton courts may be limited. The sport uses a smaller, lighter shuttlecock and can be played on a variety of surfaces, including grass, sand, and concrete.
The first official air badminton event was held in 2018 in Chengdu, China. Since then, the sport has grown in popularity and has been featured in various international tournaments, including the 2019 Southeast Asian Games and the 2022 Asian Games.
Overall, the goal of air badminton is to promote the sport of badminton and make it more accessible to people around the world.
Scoring in Air Badminton
In air badminton, scoring is similar to traditional badminton. A match consists of a best-of-three games format, and each game is played to 21 points.
A player scores a point when they serve the shuttlecock and their opponent is unable to return it, or if their opponent hits the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net. If the shuttlecock hits the ground on the opponent’s side of the court, the serving player also scores a point.
If the score reaches 20-all, the game continues until one player achieves a two-point lead. For example, if the score is 21-19, the game continues until one player reaches 23 points.
At the end of each game, the winner is awarded one point in the match. The first player to win two games wins the match.
Common Terminologies in Air Badminton
Here are some common terms that are used in air badminton:
- Serve: The act of hitting the shuttlecock from the back of the court to the receiver on the other side of the net.
- Rally: A series of shots hit back and forth between the players.
- Clear: A shot hit high and deep into the back of the opponent’s court.
- Drop shot: A shot hit softly and with a low trajectory, designed to just clear the net and land close to the front of the opponent’s court.
- Smash: A powerful shot hit with a lot of force, usually from above the head.
- Net shot: A shot hit just over the net and into the opponent’s court.
- Lob: A high, arcing shot hit over the heads of the opponents and into the back of their court.
- Feather: Another term for the shuttlecock.
- Doubles: A match played by two pairs of players, with each player occupying one side of the court.
- Singles: A match played by two players, with each player occupying one side of the court.
10 General Rules of Air Badminton
- The shuttlecock must be hit over the net and into the opponent’s court.
- The shuttlecock may be hit from either side of the net.
- A player may not hit the shuttlecock twice in a row, except when returning a serve.
- A player may not touch the net or cross over to the other side of the net during play.
- The shuttlecock must be hit before it falls below the height of the net.
- The shuttlecock must be hit within the boundaries of the court.
- A player may not hit the shuttlecock out of bounds or into the net on their serve.
- A player may not catch or throw the shuttlecock.
- A player may not obstruct their opponent’s view of the shuttlecock.
- A player may not distract or interfere with their opponent during play.
FAQs
- What is the objective of the game of Air Badminton?
The objective of the game of Air Badminton is to score points by hitting the shuttlecock (birdie) over the net and making it difficult for your opponent to return. The first player or team to reach a certain number of points, as agreed upon before the game, wins the match. - How many players can play Air badminton at a time?
Air badminton can be played with 2 or 4 players. It can be played as singles (1v1) or doubles (2v2). - What is the standard size of an Air badminton court?
The standard size of an Air badminton court is 20m x 10m and it is played outdoors. - What are the standard dimensions of an Air badminton shuttlecock?
The standard dimensions of an Air badminton shuttlecock are similar to the dimensions of a regular badminton shuttlecock which is around 68mm in diameter and weighs around 4.74 grams. - How is the shuttlecock hit in Air badminton?
The shuttlecock is hit using a racket similar to a badminton racket, but with a smaller head size. The racket head is used to hit the shuttlecock and send it over the net and into the opponent’s court. - Are there any official rules for Air Badminton?
Yes, there are official rules for Air badminton as set by the International Air Badminton Federation (IABF). These rules cover everything from the size of the court, the shuttlecock and racket, to the scoring system and penalties for illegal shots.
