badminton glossary
What is a Side by side in Badminton?
A defensive doubles formation where both partners stand parallel along the baseline. Used when receiving smashes — covers the back court.
Example in a match
Your opponents are about to smash. You and your partner shift into the side-by-side formation.
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 "Side by side".
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 side by side in badminton?
A defensive doubles formation where both partners stand parallel along the baseline. Used when receiving smashes — covers the back court.
Does Volley handle side by side automatically?
Yes. Volley's badminton scoring engine handles every standard rule including side by side. 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.