badminton glossary
What is a Mixed doubles in Badminton?
Mixed doubles in badminton is one male and one female partner per side. A separate discipline at the highest level — mixed doubles strategy is distinct from same-gender doubles.
Example in a match
You play mixed doubles with your wife. The men typically smash from the back, women play the net.
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 "Mixed doubles".
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 mixed doubles in badminton?
Mixed doubles in badminton is one male and one female partner per side. A separate discipline at the highest level — mixed doubles strategy is distinct from same-gender doubles.
Does Volley handle mixed doubles automatically?
Yes. Volley's badminton scoring engine handles every standard rule including mixed doubles. 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.