Badminton Singles Vs. Doubles: Which Is Right for You?

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In the past, we’ve done a deep dive into the differences between badminton singles vs. doubles. But if you’re just stepping into the world of badminton, you might wonder: Which version of the game is right for me?
While the scoring and rules are mostly the same, there are some key ways that these two versions of badminton differ.
Luckily, if you’re trying to choose between badminton singles vs. doubles, we’ve compiled everything you need to know below. Let’s jump in!
With a narrower court and different service rules, badminton singles is a heated one-on-one version of badminton. Your offense will be packed full of deadly smashes, drops, and punch clears, while your defense will mainly consist of blocks and lifts.
Because there won’t be an extra teammate to protect the court, your strategy not only involves speed and power, but also tiring your opponent out. This means choosing every shot (and shot location) with purpose. In other words, you’ll want to make it hard for them to keep up.
So, how can you know if you’d enjoy playing badminton singles? Here are two signs to look for:
As opposed to badminton doubles, singles players have full control of every shot they choose — whether they’re going for offense, defense, or deception. And if you’re someone who prefers high-risk, high-reward play, this can be an excellent reason to play more singles games.
When it comes to technique, singles can be a lot less forgiving than doubles. For example, while speed is important for your doubles game, your actual footwork and shot technique is far more crucial in singles.
This is because you won’t have a teammate to back you up, and any misstep you make can (and often will) end up costing you points. But if you’re up for the challenge, singles can show you very quickly what your weak and strong points are.
With a wider court and lightning-fast rallies, badminton doubles is all about teamwork.
You won’t be solely responsible for covering the entire court, which means it may not be as physically demanding as singles — at least not at the casual-to-intermediate level. But it still requires immense strategizing, collaboration, and the ability to think on your feet.
Overall, you’d be a powerful doubles player if:
Much of winning doubles depends on paying attention to your teammate’s playstyle and developing a strategy around it. And this means you’ll have to be an excellent communicator and team player to win.
When you’re just getting started, chances are it’ll take a few matches before you and your doubles partner start to develop synergy. Synergy means being able to predict what shots your teammate is most likely to go for and planning your next move accordingly.
In addition, it’s important to build trust with your partner. This means knowing that they’re going to do their part, encouraging them when they hit a great shot, and staying supportive even if they make a mistake.
The sheer speed of doubles rallies means you might choose slightly different shots than you would in singles. For example, protecting your court in doubles could involve lots of pushes, net shots, and deceptive lifts to open areas on your opponents’ court.
Beyond that, many doubles games lead to heated drive shot exchanges. Drives are lightning-fast, flat shots that can be played either defensively or offensively — and they’re mostly used to speed up and reset the pace of a rally.