Question

During the first service, the ball directly touches the opponent player. What will be the decision of the umpire?

Answer 1

If on the service the ball (shuttle) directly touches an opponent (their person or dress), the umpire must call a fault on that side the serving side wins the rally and scores the point (the service is not replayed). This is covered by the rule that a shuttle touching a player's person or dress is a fault.