Why is Sidek serve banned?
Badminton experts considered the S-serve to be violating the ‘double contact rule’ as the racquet was brushing both the feathers and the base simultaneously. The motion to ban the S-serve was put to the vote once again, and this time, the move was voted 9 against 1 in favour of Denmark.
Who is dato Misbun Sidek?
Datuk Mohmed Misbun bin Mohd Sidek PJN DMSM AMN BSD (born 17 February 1960) is a former Malaysian badminton player. He is the eldest of the famous five Sidek brothers. He is currently the Malaysia national junior badminton team director.
How old is Misbun Sidek?
62 years (February 17, 1960)Misbun Sidek / Age
How tall is Rashid Sidek?
5′ 11″Rashid Sidek / Height
Who invented s serve?
One of the techniques devised and introduced by Haji Sidek was a technique called the S Serve (the S stands for Sidek), used by the Sidek Brothers. However, this serve soon caused discontent among other players as it was seen to give an unfair advantage to one side.
What is s serve in badminton?
The serve was called the Sidek serve or S-serve, after the Sidek brothers who popularised it in the 1980s. It was mainly used as a backhand serve. The S-serve involved slicing sideways across the feathers of an inverted shuttle, making it spin chaotically so that the receiver had difficulty controlling his return.
Who is misbun wife?
Latifah binti SidekMisbun Sidek / Wife (m. 1987)
How many Sidek brothers are there?
five Sidek brothers
The five Sidek brothers, who were also world-class players, began their run of success in the early 1980s. They won titles and medals in major tournaments, including All-England, World Cup, Olympic Games, and many big open tournaments.
What is the best badminton serve?
A good high serve must have the shuttle dropping steeply downwards at the back end of the court. A high serve will prevent your opponent from executing a strong smash. Instead, a lob or a drop is more expected from your opponent (unless they can do a jump smash).
What is deuce in badminton?
Generally, the term ‘deuce’ means a tied score. When in a badminton match the score reaches 20-20, the game will be ‘deuce’. The term implies that either one side must lead by 2 points to win the game.