Badminton 21 Points Scoring System

The Badminton 21 points scoring system started in the Thomas - Uber Cup 2006. Since its implementation, it has added extra spice and excitement to the game.

For those of you who want to try this New Badminton 21 Points Scoring System can follow these rules taken from IBF Press Release.

For Singles matches, the rules are:

1. A match consists of best of 3 games.
2. The side that first scored 21 points shall win.
3. The side winning a rally shall add 1 point to its score.
4. If a score becomes 20-20, the side which scores 2 consecutive points shall win that game.
5. If the score becomes 29-29, the side that scores the 30th point shall win that game.
6. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
7. When one side reaches 11 points, both players get a 60 second break.
8. Both sides get a 2-minute break between first and second games, and another 2-minute break between 2nd and 3rd game.
9. Other rules shall remain the same.