Doubles Serve Order Tracker
Not sure who should be serving? Enter the four players, say who serves first, then tap the side that wins each rally. The tracker shows the score, the server, the service court and the receiver after every point, following the BWF doubles rules. It runs entirely in your browser: nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
0-0: Player A1 serves from the right court to Player B1
Player B1 RECEIVER | Player B2 |
Player A2 | Player A1 SERVER |
Courts are drawn as each side sees them facing the net, so the server and receiver sit diagonally across.
Everything runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
The rules it follows
At 0-0 the first server stands in the right service court and serves diagonally to the opponent in their right court. A side serves from the right court when its score is even and from the left court when it is odd.
- Serving side wins the rally: it scores, the same player serves again, and the server swaps courts with their partner.
- Receiving side wins the rally: it scores and takes over the serve. Nobody swaps; the player standing in the court that matches the new score serves.
The game ends at the points target with a two-point lead, or at the cap (30 in a 21-point game). Shorter 11 and 15-point games are club conventions, not BWF formats. For a full point-by-point example and the attacking and defending formations, read the doubles positions and rotation guide.
When to use it
Settling a dispute mid-game, teaching new club members the service order, training umpires and service judges, or checking a scoresheet afterwards. Pair it with the printable scoresheet and the umpiring guide.
FAQ
How do I know who serves next in badminton doubles?
If the serving side won the last rally, the same player serves again from the other court. If the receiving side won, the player on the new serving side who is standing in the court matching their side’s score serves: right if the score is even, left if it is odd.
Why does the server swap courts after winning a point?
The server’s court is set by their side’s score, which just went up by one, so it flips between right and left. The server and partner exchange service courts to match.
Does the receiving side ever swap courts?
No. The receiving side keeps its positions. Only the serving side swaps, and only when it wins a rally while serving.
What if the players are in the wrong courts?
It is a service court error. The correction depends on when it is found and who won the rally; see our umpiring guide. The tracker shows where everyone should be.
Does it work for 11 or 15-point games?
Yes, you can choose 11, 15 or 21 points. The serving order is the same; only the game-end score and cap change. Short games are a club convention.
Read the guide: Badminton Doubles: Positions, Rotation & Serving Order →
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