Doubles badminton requires different strategy and skill set than singles play due to the extra players on the court. Communication and player chemistry, along with athleticism, are needed to succeed when playing doubles. Badminton doubles play shares many of the same rules as singles play, but includes some service rule variations to account for the additional players.
Position
Determine the order in which you and your partner will serve. When first serving and any time you have an even number of points, stand behind the baseline of the right service area. Stand behind the baseline of the left service area when your team has an odd number of points. Switch back and forth between the right and left service areas as long as you continue to win rallies.
Serving Motion
Hold the shuttle in your free hand and drop it. Hit the shuttle with the racket once it drops below your waist using an underhand motion, according to the Badminton World Federation. The head of the racket should point downward when contact is made with the shuttle. Make sure at least one foot stays in contact with the court and that you don't pass over the baseline during the serve.The shuttle should fly over the net diagonally to your opponent's service area.
Switching Servers
Continue serving the shuttle during a game as long as your team wins rallies. When you lose a rally or commit a fault in the serve, your opponents are then given the chance to serve. Your team regains the right to serve when you win a rally or your opponents commit a service fault, which is done by your partner. Switch serving between you and your partner each time you gain the right to serve.
Faults
Service faults result in your opponents gaining the chance to serve the shuttle. A service fault also results in a point for your opponent. A fault occurs if you do not strike the shuttle properly; the shuttle does not fly diagonally into your opponent's service area; the shuttle lands outside the boundaries of the court; the shuttle hits the net; or you serve out of turn.
Lets
A let results in replaying the serve, with no point awarded to either team. A let occurs if your opponents are not ready for the serve or if you and your opponent commit a fault during the serve. You must reserve the shuttle from the same service area in the event of a let.
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