Technical Officials in Badminton

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Through the years, rules and regulations in badminton have already been revised to make the sport become more thrilling.

Line judges in Badminton are officials who are assigned to look over the lines on the court and decide whether the shuttlecock is in or out.

As also being in charged with the venue of the game, referees are also responsible for mopping the court in case of excessive sweat/dust/feathers accumulations.

The referee is responsible for checking the players’ attire/uniform.

Service judge can take turn on doing the role of the umpire.

It can be considered as a service fault when the service is done between the knee and the waist level.

It can be considered as a service fault when during the service, there is a switch of weight from right to left foot or vice versa.

When the line judge did not see the point of landing of the shuttlecock, the line judge would call “replay”.

Line judge shall place his right hand in front pointing on the line if the shuttle lands inside the court.

The line judge should extend both arms shoulder level while calling “OUT” when the shuttle land outside of the court.

Give the importance of having knowledgeable officials in every sports.

Give the reason behind having an inconsistent number of technical officials in Badminton, specifically on the line judge.