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 _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Badminton.
- In badminton, the short service line is located 1.98 meters (6.5 feet) from the net, and serves must be delivered beyond this line to be considered legal.
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Serve Rule: For a serve to be valid, the shuttle must cross the short service line on the opponent’s side.
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The short service line regulates the serving area, preventing unfair advantages from very short serves.
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As per Badminton World Federation (BWF) rules, the court includes fixed dimensions with the short service line marked parallel to the net.
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Gameplay Significance: Proper positioning and serving techniques in relation to this line are vital for maintaining fairness and ensuring competitive play.
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This game can be played either as singles or doubles.
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In singles, there are two players competing against each other.
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In doubles, two pairs of players form teams and compete against each other, resulting in a game of four players.
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Additional Information:
Badminton Court Dimensions & Markings
Court Size
- Singles: 13.41m (44 ft) long × 5.18m (17 ft) wide
- Doubles: 13.41m (44 ft) long × 6.1m (20 ft) wide
Net Height
- At posts (ends): 1.55m (5 ft 1 in)
- At center (middle dip): 1.52m (5 ft)
Service Rules & Lines
- Short service line: 1.98m (6.5ft)
- There is also a doubles service line 0.76m (2.5ft) in from the baseline.
That means each service court (four in total) is 3.96m (13ft) long and 2.59m (8.5ft) wide.