# Doubles Basics · Badminton Level 3: Pre-Intermediate

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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.

## Test 1: The doubles court

- Doubles uses the full width including the tramlines. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- Doubles serves must land in front of the doubles long service line. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- The shorter service box only applies to the serve. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- The short box makes high serves easier to attack, so doubles serves are mostly low. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A pair on each side. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- With two players there is less space, so shots are flatter and faster. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Doubles players mostly serve low. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Front to back. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- The tramline lies between the two side lines. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))
- The side tramlines are in for doubles. (Source: BWF Laws of Badminton 2027 (player's view))

## Test 2: Serving positions in doubles

- The manual: as close to the T as is comfortable. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The manual: partner in a central position behind. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A shorter serve gives the receiver less time. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The partner covers behind the server. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The server stays forward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A central serve cuts down the angles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Variation keeps the receiver guessing. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Server just behind the line, partner behind. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Serve, racket up, take the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The server stands near the T with the partner behind. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 3: Receiving in doubles

- Doubles receivers stand forward to attack the low serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Being forward lets the receiver hit down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The partner covers the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A loose serve can be attacked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A forward receiver must react fast to the flick. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A forward stance with the racket up handles both. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Downward or tight returns stop the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Receiver forward, partner behind. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Attack the loose serve. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Doubles receivers stand forward to attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 4: Front and back attack

- One at the net, one at the back when attacking. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The back player hits down. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The front player finishes at the net. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Attack formation follows a chance to attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- This is the channel attack position. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting means defending side by side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting gives the opponents the chance to attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lift, set front and back, attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Front, gap, back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- One back, one forward. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 5: The channel attack

- The manual: the front player covers the channel. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The straight block or drive arrives in the channel. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Straight smash then channel cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The smasher covers lifts to the back. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Cross-court smashes leave gaps the front player may not cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- High replies go to the back player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The channel follows the shuttle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Straight smash, channel cover, finish. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Straight fast replies come first. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The midcourt on the shuttle's side is the channel. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 6: Side by side defence

- Defenders split the width. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting means defending. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Each defender covers their own side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The manual: move across the court in defence. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Moving with the shuttle covers the likely angles. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The middle causes doubt. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pairs agree who covers the centre. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Defence becomes attack after a lift. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Move across, then split the cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Two defenders across the width. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 7: Rotation between attack and defence

- Rotation changes the formation as the rally changes. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifting from the net means moving back into defence. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A short reply lets the pair attack again. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The nearest player takes the attacking shot. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Rotation keeps the court covered. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Both back leaves the front empty. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Practice makes rotation instinctive. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Defence turns into attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Attack turns into defence after a lift. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- After a lift the pair goes side by side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 8: Communication in doubles

- Clear calls decide who takes the shuttle. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Pairs use short agreed calls. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Agree roles in advance. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Support keeps the pair working. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 10)
- A clear agreement fixes middle confusion. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Partner is one of the five areas. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Good pairs move as one. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Before, during, between. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Call, move, cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A call decides who takes it. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

## Test 9: Pressure in doubles

- Hitting down forces lifts. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat and down keeps the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A push travels flat into the midcourt gaps. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)
- Lift as a last option. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Drives deny easy attacks. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat replies take away the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Midcourt gaps are hard to cover. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Flat pressure leads to a finish. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Downward shots press most. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Hit level from near the net, it carries into the space behind the front player. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 7)

## Test 10: Common doubles mistakes

- After lifting, defend side by side. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Lifts hand over the attack. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Two players in one place leave gaps. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A high low-serve gets attacked. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The front player must punish weak replies. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- The middle needs an agreed rule. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Off balance, a drop or a clear is wiser. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- A poor serve leads to the loss. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Short weak lifts are the worst. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)
- Both at the back leaves the net empty. (Source: BWF Coaches' Manual L1, Module 8)

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).

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