The most recent badminton rule changes were proposed in late 2022/early 2023, and are still under experimentation and consideration for full implementation. Here's a summary:
1. Experimental Service Law (March 2023):
- Shuttlecock must be held below 1.15 meters (3.8 feet) from the court before serving, instead of below the server's waist.
- Aims to increase fairness and clarity in judging service faults.
2. Proposed Scoring System Changes:
- Best-of-five format instead of best-of-three.
- Games to be 11 points instead of 21.
- Intentions are to make matches more exciting, quicker, and TV-friendly.
3. Reduced On-Court Coaching (Proposed):
- Limit coaching breaks to the interval and end of each game, removing them during games.
- Aims to promote player autonomy and on-court strategy.
Important Notes:
- These changes are still experimental/proposed and not yet universally adopted.
- Some players and fans have expressed concerns about the proposed scoring system and coaching limitations.
- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is expected to make a final decision on their implementation in May 2024.
For further details or specific changes to individual rules, you can consult official BWF resources or reliable badminton news sources.
I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions about badminton rule changes.
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