Question

During an inter school badminton match, Rahul hits a smash to his opponent’s court, but the shuttle goes out of the end line.

1. What will be the decision of the referee?
2. What will be the role of line judges in the decision?

Answer 1

1. As the shuttle landed out, the point is given to the opponent.
2. A line judge is responsible for signaling whether the shuttle landed “in” or “out” when it falls near the lines they are assigned to watch.