Speedminton
Game idea:
Two parties try to win points directly by skilfully hitting the speeder or to force a mistake by the opposing party.
Scoring points:
A point is scored if the speeder lands in the opponent's court or if the opponent is unable to return the speeder in accordance with the rules.
Playing field:
In singles (1 vs. 1), the playing field consists of two square courts (5.5 x 5.5 metres), which are set up 12.8 metres apart (corresponds to a tennis court divided lengthwise).
For doubles (2 against 2), the court widths are doubled (11 x 5.5 metres), which corresponds to the size of a tennis court.
There is no net between the courts
Number of participants:
1 against 1 (singles), 2 against 2 (doubles).
Rules of the game:
A match is played over three winning sets. A set ends with 16 winning points. At 15:15, the set goes into extra time until one of the players has a 2-point lead. After each set, the sides are switched to ensure equal opportunities (wind and light conditions). If there is a fifth set (deciding set), the sides are switched as soon as one player has reached 8 points.
The right to serve and the choice of side is decided by drawing lots. Each player has 3 serves in a row. Each party can score regardless of the right to serve. If the score is tied at 15:15, the right to serve changes after each point. The service is executed either from the centre of the court or from behind the baseline. When serving, the speeder is dropped from hip height in front of the body and then hit. Overhead serves from a standing or jumping position are only permitted from the back baseline. The first serve of the following set goes to the loser of the previous set.
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