If the side elects not to set the score, then the conventional number of points completes the game. A side which did not set the score at the first opportunity may have the opportunity, however, to set the score should the occasion arise again. For example, in an 11 point game, if the score is tied at nine all, and the side that reached nine first declared no set, then play continues to 11. If, however, the score becomes tied at 10 all, which ever side reaching 10 first is offered the opportunity to set the score. A match consists of the best two out of three games.
Sides change courts at the end of each game, the winning side serves first in the following game.
If a third game is necessary, players change ends of the court when either side first reaches six in a game of 11 points, and eight in a game of 15 points. Playing the Game. An infinite number of attempts may be made, provided the racket does not touch any part of the shuttle. The shuttle is still in play if a player completely misses the shuttle on an attempted hit. A shuttle falling on the boundary line is considered good.