This document summarizes some key rules for badminton: 1) A "let" occurs if the server serves before the receiver is ready, both players are faulted during service, or the shuttle gets caught on the net or in the net during play. When a let occurs, the last server serves again without the previous point counting. 2) The shuttle is not in play if it strikes the net and falls on the server's side, hits the court surface, or a fault or let has occurred. 3) Play is continuous from the first serve until the match concludes, with intervals of 60 seconds allowed when a player reaches 11 points and 120 seconds allowed between games.

1. PE 103 |I n d i v i d u a l a n d D u a l S p o r t s
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Badminton
LETS
It shall be a "let, if:
• the server serves before the receiver is ready
• during service, the receiver and the server are both faulted;
• after the service is returned, the shuttle is:
• caught on the net and remains suspended on its top, or
• after passing over the net is caught in the net;
• during play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely separates from
the rest of the shuttle;
• in the opinion of the umpire, play is disrupted or a player of the opposing side
is distracted by a coach;
• a line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to make a decision; or
• any unforeseen or accidental situation has occurred.
• When a "let" occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the player
who served last shall serve again.
SHUTTLE NOT IN PLAY
• it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court on
the striker's side of the net;
• it hits the surface of the court; or
• a "fault" or a "let" has occurred.
CONTINUOUS PLAY
• Play shall be continuous from the first service until the match is concluded.
• Intervals:
• not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading score reaches
11 points; and
• not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second game, and between
the second and third game shall be allowed in all matches.