Distinction grade. Learning aim A & B. Examine national governing bodies rules, laws and regulations for selected sports (Badminton and Rugby Union) competitions. Examine skills, techniques and tactics required to perform in selected sports (Badminton and Rugby Union).
Badminton officials play a very important role during badminton matches. Making sure the rules and regulations of the game by the Badminton World Federation
are upheld to make sure the match runs smooth and is fair.
The referee is the most important official during a badminton match their job starts before any game by making sure the court, net, racquet and shuttlecock,
facilities and playing conditions meet the standards advised by the BWF and any health and safety rules or any other relevant requirements specific to the
competition. A referee should ensure all players receive equal practice sessions and schedules and that everyone is following the relevant health and safety rules
as well as the laws of badminton, the order of play is decided by the referee and a change of court is a decision the referee will make, he or she can make
amendments to the schedule or draw of matches and should communicate well with umpires and other court officials about the matches and competitions, a
referee also coordinates with Badminton coaches and teams, making a complete tournament report is also one of their responsibilities. If there is a disagreement
between other officials or the player or team the referee has the final say and their decision can overrule others. A referee oversees making a doctor available for
an injured player. A good referee will have experience and a lot of knowledge of protocols and the laws of Badminton, they need to be good at decision making
and communication, he or she is in charge of all players and officials at a badminton match or tournament. referees are qualified by a National Level referee award
and can progress to the European Continental level it can take around 2 years to be proposed to the BWF level with two additional qualifications BWF accredited
and BWF certified which is the highest level possible. Badminton referees usually retire at the age of 65.
The umpire has the highest authority in Badminton over the specific match, court, players and spectators that he or she is umpiring, and their main duty is to
make sure a match is played to the Laws of Badminton and regulations of the BWF. The umpire reports to the referee if there are any misconduct and is also
responsible for judging service and player faults, they keep a match score which is announced after each point of the match is made. The umpire supervises the
service and line judges and can advise or discipline including spectators as required. Good communication is vital including the use of hand signals this is unique
and universal and I think a good way to give a decision that other judges and both players will understand. Below is an example of a hand signal.
The umpire also records any incident of misconduct committed by the players and will report to the referee. The umpire’s jurisdiction starts before any game and
from the moment they enter the court until they leave after the players. Umpires must enforce all game laws and court rules which includes the net height and
any markings. The umpire can appoint other officials and pick a team of judges of their choice and can replace officials after consulting the tournament referee.
,The referee can also act as a umpire outside of big tournaments and competitions. Different countries have different levels of Umpire but once they qualify to
umpire at the Badminton World Federation the levels become unified, when the umpire achieves the BEC Badminton Europe Accredited Umpire qualification they
need at least 24 months before they can be assessed towards becoming a BEC Badminton Europe Certified Umpire. Another 24 months of experience and match
umpiring must pass before they can progress and assessed for the BWF Accredited Umpire. In the BWF there are a further two levels the BWF accredited and the
highest level of BWF Certified. Umpires can and do then move onto qualify as a referee via the BWF accredited or certified referee course. Umpires usually retire
at the age of 60.
The Service Judge provides shuttlecocks to players and has the vital role of calling service faults which can prove difficult with players mastering their serve which
is a very important part of badminton and using the last bit of law and regulation to try and gain an advantage over the opposition, in smaller competitions a
umpire can fill the role of a service judge. A service judge sits on a small chair at the middle of the court opposite the umpire who will be seated in a highchair. An
experienced judge is required to fill the role of service judge as it is an important role and can be controversial when decisions are made. The service judge will be
responsible for making a service fault call and making sure a server does not commit any fault during a serve. There are many ways to fault during a serve in
Badminton and the service judge will immediately make a verbal fault call followed by hand signals to signify the type of service fault, there are many hands signal
each unique to the type of fault ranging from a player’s foot touching the line, or not hitting the base of the shuttlecock in a serve. Qualifications to become a
service judge and the levels are the same as an umpire with the same progression and training so the roles are easily interchanged, service judges also retire at the
age of 60.
, The Line Judges are responsible for whether a shuttlecock landed in or out of the of the marked court of play, this is a challenging job because badminton is so fast
paced. Line judges usually get the most pressure from players. An instant review system has been implemented that can help to make sure the right decision has
been made and allows each player two incorrect call reviews per match. The line judge must decide and announce by verbal call and hand signals wether the
shuttlecock has landed in or out of the boundary lines of the court. There can be as many as 10-line judges depending on the level of the match 10 is the
recommended number by the BWF. When 10-line judges are allocated to a match 2-line judges will be at each side of the court on the short service line, another
2for the centre line and 4 judges for the side lines, 2 on each side of the court. The final 2-line judges will position 1 at each end of the court for the back boundary
line. Once a line judge has become a National Line Judge and has some experience, he or she can be nominated to become a BWF line judge. There are over 100-
line judges who serve the BWF at major competitions which include the BWF World championship, Sudirman Cup, the Thomas and Uber cups and other major
events like the Olympic Games. There is no retirement age for a line judge. Players can appeal decisions made by the line or service judges, if this happens the
umpire will provide the final ruling.
Badminton:
Task 1: Three Badminton Scenarios
1. During a rally, a player plays a smash and unintentionally hits the shuttle twice in succession, as it hits the frame and the stringed area of the
racket (in one stroke). The shuttle lands in the permitted area on the opposition’s side of the court and wins the point.
This scenario does not equal a fault in the game of badminton as stated in the laws and regulations from the BWF. The umpire will follow the law
and as this unintentional play during the rally is not a fault the outcome would be a point to the player who completed the shot with the
shuttlecock landing in the oppositions side of the court without being returned. The player did not attempt to hit the shuttlecock twice, the
momentum of the shuttlecock and the way it moves has created a tumble and two contacts with the racquet in one stroke. This scenario is
correct.
2. During a rally, a player’s racket invades an opponent’s court space above the net. This happens in the follow through of a smash, after the shot
was played on their own side of the net, but the racquet does not touch the net. The shuttle lands in the permitted area on the opposition’s side of
the court and the point is won. The opposition player was not obstructed by the racquet of the player during the follow through.
A fault would only be called if the player completing the shot had touched the net or supports with their racquet, arm or part of their body or the
striker of the shot had invaded the space above the net before the shuttlecock passed over the net. This point would be allowed to the player
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