badminton glossary
What is a Serve in Badminton?
A badminton serve must be hit underhand from below the waist into the diagonally opposite service box. Singles serves are deep; doubles serves are typically short and low to deny attack.
Example in a match
You serve a low backhand serve that just clears the net into the receiver's short service box.
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 "Serve".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a serve in badminton?
A badminton serve must be hit underhand from below the waist into the diagonally opposite service box. Singles serves are deep; doubles serves are typically short and low to deny attack.
Does Volley handle serve automatically?
Yes. Volley's badminton scoring engine handles every standard rule including serve. 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.