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Badminton · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.3

Doubles Basics

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 29 October 2026 · markdown

The doubles court, serving and receiving positions, the low serve, front-and-back and side-by-side formations, the channel attack, defence across the court, rotation, communication and doubles mistakes.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The doubles courtTake a test

  1. Doubles uses the full width including the tramlines.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recall

  2. Doubles serves must land in front of the doubles long service line.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recall

  3. The shorter service box only applies to the serve.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · applied

  4. The short box makes high serves easier to attack, so doubles serves are mostly low.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. A pair on each side.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recall

  6. With two players there is less space, so shots are flatter and faster.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Doubles players mostly serve low.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Front to back.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recall

  9. The tramline lies between the two side lines.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · recall

  10. The side tramlines are in for doubles.

    Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view) · applied

Test 2Serving positions in doublesTake a test

  1. The manual: as close to the T as is comfortable.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. The manual: partner in a central position behind.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. A shorter serve gives the receiver less time.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. The partner covers behind the server.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. The server stays forward.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. A central serve cuts down the angles.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Variation keeps the receiver guessing.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Server just behind the line, partner behind.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Serve, racket up, take the net.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. The server stands near the T with the partner behind.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 3Receiving in doublesTake a test

  1. Doubles receivers stand forward to attack the low serve.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Being forward lets the receiver hit down.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. The partner covers the back.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. A loose serve can be attacked.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. A forward receiver must react fast to the flick.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. A forward stance with the racket up handles both.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

  7. Downward or tight returns stop the attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Receiver forward, partner behind.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Attack the loose serve.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. Doubles receivers stand forward to attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 4Front and back attackTake a test

  1. One at the net, one at the back when attacking.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. The back player hits down.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. The front player finishes at the net.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. Attack formation follows a chance to attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. This is the channel attack position.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. Lifting means defending side by side.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Lifting gives the opponents the chance to attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Lift, set front and back, attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Front, gap, back.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. One back, one forward.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 5The channel attackTake a test

  1. The manual: the front player covers the channel.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. The straight block or drive arrives in the channel.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

  3. Straight smash then channel cover.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. The smasher covers lifts to the back.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. Cross-court smashes leave gaps the front player may not cover.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

  6. High replies go to the back player.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. The channel follows the shuttle.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Straight smash, channel cover, finish.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Straight fast replies come first.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. The midcourt on the shuttle's side is the channel.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 6Side by side defenceTake a test

  1. Defenders split the width.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Lifting means defending.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. Each defender covers their own side.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. The manual: move across the court in defence.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. Moving with the shuttle covers the likely angles.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. The middle causes doubt.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Pairs agree who covers the centre.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Defence becomes attack after a lift.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Move across, then split the cover.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. Two defenders across the width.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 7Rotation between attack and defenceTake a test

  1. Rotation changes the formation as the rally changes.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Lifting from the net means moving back into defence.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. A short reply lets the pair attack again.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. The nearest player takes the attacking shot.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. Rotation keeps the court covered.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. Both back leaves the front empty.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

  7. Practice makes rotation instinctive.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Defence turns into attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Attack turns into defence after a lift.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. After a lift the pair goes side by side.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 8Communication in doublesTake a test

  1. Clear calls decide who takes the shuttle.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Pairs use short agreed calls.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. Agree roles in advance.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. Support keeps the pair working.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10 · recall

  5. A clear agreement fixes middle confusion.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. Partner is one of the five areas.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Good pairs move as one.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Before, during, between.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Call, move, cover.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. A call decides who takes it.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Test 9Pressure in doublesTake a test

  1. Hitting down forces lifts.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Flat and down keeps the attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. A push travels flat into the midcourt gaps.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · recall

  4. Lift as a last option.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. Drives deny easy attacks.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. Flat replies take away the attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  7. Midcourt gaps are hard to cover.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. Flat pressure leads to a finish.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Downward shots press most.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. Hit level from near the net, it carries into the space behind the front player.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7 · applied

Test 10Common doubles mistakesTake a test

  1. After lifting, defend side by side.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  2. Lifts hand over the attack.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  3. Two players in one place leave gaps.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  4. A high low-serve gets attacked.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  5. The front player must punish weak replies.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  6. The middle needs an agreed rule.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

  7. Off balance, a drop or a clear is wiser.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  8. A poor serve leads to the loss.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  9. Short weak lifts are the worst.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · recall

  10. Both at the back leaves the net empty.

    Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8 · applied

Sources

BWF Coaches' Manual Level 1 (2017), BWF regulations and history, Olympedia; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category (Badminton - Laws of Badminton).

  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 890
  • BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view)7
  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 72
  • BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 101