badminton glossary
What is a Cap at 30 in Badminton?
In badminton, games are played to 21 points with win-by-2, but capped at 30. If the score reaches 29-29, the next point wins the game (no more win-by-2 from there).
Example in a match
The game reaches 29-29. The next point wins, no need for a 2-point margin. That's the cap at 30.
Badminton scoring with Volley
Volley scores badminton with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Cap at 30".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a cap at 30 in badminton?
In badminton, games are played to 21 points with win-by-2, but capped at 30. If the score reaches 29-29, the next point wins the game (no more win-by-2 from there).
Does Volley handle cap at 30 automatically?
Yes. Volley's badminton scoring engine handles every standard rule including cap at 30. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more badminton terms?
The full Badminton glossary is at /badminton-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.