For singles and doubles format, cross-court service is the initial rule. The first service of the game should be from the right side of the court to the opposite diagonal side.
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When the score is even, the server serves from the right service court, and when it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
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Sever and the opponent should stand still. Both feet must be in contact with the floor when striking the shuttle.
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If the server completely misses the shuttle, without touching the racket to the shuttle, the server can re-serve.
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Touching the court lines is considered a foul. Your feet should not touch any of the court lines.
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While serving, the height of the shuttlecock should be below 1.15 meters from the court’s surface. If it goes above that, it is a fault.
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The serve must be delivered in a forward continuous motion once you begin your backswing. You can only pause at no point during the serving action.
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A service should not be done until the receiver is ready. If the receiver attempts to hit a shot, he/she is considered ready.
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