badminton glossary
What is a Foot fault in Badminton?
A foot fault in badminton happens when the server's foot is moving, off the ground, or outside the service court at the moment of contact. Penalty: serve is invalid, opponent gets the point.
Example in a match
You step over the service line as you serve. Foot fault — opponent wins the point.
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 "Foot fault".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a foot fault in badminton?
A foot fault in badminton happens when the server's foot is moving, off the ground, or outside the service court at the moment of contact. Penalty: serve is invalid, opponent gets the point.
Does Volley handle foot fault automatically?
Yes. Volley's badminton scoring engine handles every standard rule including foot fault. 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.