People.. im unsure if 2 ppl are allowed to stand in one box during a service.. is it legal?? Not 1 foot but the whole body. When service.
The person serving must be in his/her box... but if I'm not wrong... I believe the other person may stand whereever he wants.
the girl in mixed stands in left side regardless of where the male partner is standing.. the partner can stand anywhere, as long as it does not obstruct the view of the server.... (the opponent's view of the server..)
Not quite true. According to law#: 9.7 In doubles, the partners may take up any positions which do not unsight the opposing server or receiver. That means the non-serving partner cannot block the receiver from seeing the server.
You are quite astute there WWC! I was just subtlely correcting the quote directly above my reply (with humor): <I>Mag wrote: Yes, yes, the partner is <B>free to stand anywhere.</B></I> Anyway, I was also taught by my coach to only place one foot in my partner's box (allowed?) when it was our turn to serve, long time ago
Not quite wrong as well. In double, you are allowed to stand in front of the server (your partner) as long as you are not blocking the receiver from seeing the server nor blocking the server from serving. IMO, as a conclusion, in double, the partner can stand anywhere and everywhere with one foot, two feet or whole body in his/her court as long as he/she doesnt block the view of the receiver and the server.
hehe maybe here is a little trick=> if the other player make a lot wind with his racket the shuttle will have an effect (i know no effects allowed in your serve )
Okay, you've all talked about where a partner can stand when their own partner is serving, but what about the rules for partners when RECEIVINg service? I am curious to know about this ... can someone help me out, please? Can a partner be in the box with the receiver of the service, or do they have to stand in their own box, etc.?
why the hell would you want to do that. as soon as the non receiver touches it its a foul and you would just be getting in the way of your partner !
Okay no need to be rude now! It's just that we play against this really old guy in one of the leagues and he his this very very odd service that no matter where the receiver is standing he tries to play the shuttle over the receiver's partner's head! I dunno it's hard to describe - perhaps the question I should have asked is "is it legal for the receiver's partner to stand nearly off the court when receiving service?" Oh, nevermind, I'm bloody useless at this game anyway, no amounts of hints and tips will help me anyway ... thank you!
Wednesday, as long as the partner of the receiver does not block the view of the server, which will be not problem in your situation, the partner of the receiver is free to stand anywhere.
Thank you! I realise I did ask a rather silly question earlier ... but I appreciate your patience in answering anyway ... Since I'm not all that good at it anyway, perhaps I should just stick to playing for the love of the game and keeping the comments and questions to myself!!
Thanks, Yong, you're really kind ... But I hope one day to grow up and be a real player (and I'm already too old!! HA HA HA HA HA). I really am in awe of the people who know loads about the game - but I find that I just don't have the time to learn ALL the rules about the game. I'll keep up the pretention that I can play though, and in any event, nothing will keep me from loving the sport ... Thanks once again
I have heard that before you had to declare the service receiver at the beggining of a doubles match, it was a legal trick for both players to stand in the receiving box and whomever the shuttle went to they could play the shot making it harder for the serving teams next shot. Unfortunately the laws changed and that is no longer possible.
