Law 14: Lets

A let is called by the umpire, or by a player where there is no umpire.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.1 · recall

The umpire calls a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.1 · recall

Serving before the receiver is ready is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.1 · applied

When server and receiver are both faulted during the service, it is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.2 · applied

Once the service has been returned, a shuttle caught in the net after passing over is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.3.2 · applied

Play since the last service shall not count.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.3 · recall

The player who served last serves again.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.3 · applied

Law 14.1 and 14.3: the let halts play, the rally is cancelled and the last server serves again.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.1, 14.3 · recall

No return attempt means the receiver was not ready, so it is a let and the server serves again.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.1, 9.4, 14.3 · applied

It is a let if the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from the rest.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.4 · applied

If a line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to decide, it is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.6 · recall

Law 14.2.6 includes the case where the review system is unable to decide.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.6 · applied

A stray shuttle is a let only if it obstructs or distracts the players.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.7; BWF ITTO 2025, 5.9.1.2 · applied

Law 14.2.7: any unforeseen or accidental situation is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.7 · recall

Only a complete separation of the base counts; a damaged shuttle that holds together does not.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.4 · applied

Whatever happened in that rally is wiped out, so the score stays as it was.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.3 · applied

A coach's disruption is a let; if it is repeated the Referee is called at once.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.5; BWF ITTO 2025, 5.12.7 · applied

Covering the eyes tells the umpire the call is missing; with no decision possible, the rally is replayed.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.6; BWF ITTO 2025, 8.5 · applied

Law 14.2.5 makes it a let, and Law 14.3 says who serves.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.5, 14.3 · applied

If play is disrupted or a player of the opposing side is distracted by a coach, it is a let.

Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 14.2.5 · applied