# Law 15: Shuttle Not in Play (BWF Laws of Badminton)

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The three moments when the shuttle stops being in play: falling back from the net or post, hitting the court, and a fault or let.

## 15.151 Shuttle Not in Play

The net or post on the striker's side, the court surface, faults and lets.

### Test 1: When the shuttle stops being in play

- A shuttle is not in play once it hits the surface of the court. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.2)
- A shuttle is not in play when a fault or a let has occurred. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.3)
- Law 15.3: a fault or a let ends play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.3)
- Striking the net or post and starting to fall on the striker's side ends play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.1)
- Law 15.1 ends play only when it falls on the striker's side; a net cord that goes over is in play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.1)
- Once it starts to fall on the striker's side the shuttle is not in play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.1)
- Laws 8.2 and 12.2 both wait for the shuttle to be out of play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15; 8.2, 12.2)
- Law 15.1: the moment it starts falling back on the striker's side, the shuttle is out of play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.1)
- A shuttle hitting the court surface ends its time in play. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.2)
- Starting to drop on the striker's side is the moment Law 15.1 names. (Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 15.1)

Sources: BWF Laws of Badminton, V6.0 in force 4 January 2027, Law 15 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Laws, not reproduced)

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