June 21, 2025
BADMINTON RULES (7)：SCORING SYSTEM
7. SCORING SYSTEM
7.1 | A match shall consist of the best of three games, unless otherwise arranged. |
7.2 | A game shall be won by the side which first scores 21 points, except as provided in Law 7.4 and 7.5. |
7.3 | The side winning a rally shall add a point to its score. A side shall win a rally, if the opposing side commits a ‘fault’ or the shuttle ceases to be in play because it touches the surface of the court inside the opponent’s court. |
7.4 | If the score becomes 20-all, the side which gains a two point lead first, shall win that game. |
7.5 | If the score becomes 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point shall win that game. |
7.6 | The side winning a game shall serve first in the next game. (Go back to Badminton Rules：CONTENTS) |
(This article is quoted from Badminton World Federation)