Badminton guides & rules

What shuttlecock speed numbers mean, which speed to use for your hall's temperature and altitude, and how to run the official BWF speed test.

How to choose a badminton racket: 3U vs 4U weight classes, head-heavy vs head-light balance, shaft flex and grip size, with picks by level and style.

How to build a fair badminton round-robin schedule: match counts, the circle method, byes for odd numbers, court timings and tie-breakers.

A practical guide to running a badminton tournament: choosing a format, scheduling matches across courts, seeding, and running the event day.

A guide to calories burned playing badminton by intensity and weight, using MET values for casual, doubles, singles, and competitive play.

How badminton string tension affects power and control, recommended tension ranges by skill level, and how often to restring your racket.

A clear guide to badminton scoring: the 21-point rally system, deuce and setting to 30, serving rules, and court switching.

Official badminton court dimensions for singles and doubles, net height, service court lines, and how to set up a court at home or a club.