Rule Query - Touching the net

[collinsc]

Hi

If team A hit the shuttlecock and team b are running in to meet it - the shuttlecock then hits the net and drops down on the side of team A but Team B then hit the net, i.e. after the net has been hit by the shuttlecock, then whose point is it!?

Thanks

[hhwoot]

After the shuttle hits the net and starts to fall on Team A's side of the court, it is no longer "in play". Team B will not be called for a fault for touching the net, since the shuttle is not in play, therefore Team B will receive the point.

Law 15
A shuttle is not in play when:
(15.1) it strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of the court on the striker’s side of the net;

[Resistor]

What about if team B hit the net at the same time that shuttle is on the chord of the net? Chances will be 50/50 falling over to other side.

[hhwoot]

What about if team B hit the net at the same time that shuttle is on the chord of the net? Chances will be 50/50 falling over to other side.

If the shuttle is still at the top of the tape, then it is still in play. In your scenario Team B will be faulted and lose the point.