Law 6: Toss

Test 1The toss and the two choices it decidesTake a test

1. A toss is conducted before play commences.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1 · recall

2. The choices are to serve or receive first, and at which end to start.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1.1, 6.1.2 · recall

3. The side losing the toss makes the remaining choice.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.2 · applied

4. One choice each: Law 6 splits them between the two sides.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1, 6.2 · recall

5. The winner's choice can be to serve or to receive first.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1.1 · applied

6. Its role is to take whichever option the winner left open.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.2 · recall

7. The toss settles serving or receiving first and the starting end; the shuttle is not part of it.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1 · recall

8. Law 6: the toss before play, the winner's choice, then the loser's.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1, 6.2 · recall

9. Choosing the end leaves the service choice to side 2; then play can begin.

   Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1.2, 6.2 · applied

10. Serving first uses the winner's choice; side 2 chooses the end.

    Source: BWF Laws 2027, Law 6.1, 6.2 · applied