Analysis of backhand serve error in male doubles badminton athletes between winning and losing team at the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2024 / Nurul Zarith Alia Mat Yusof ... [et al.].

The backhand serve is a critical skill in badminton doubles, where precision significantly impacts match outcomes [1]. Despite its importance, limited research examines serve errors in junior-level competitions, particularly in male doubles [2]. This study analyses backhand serve errors at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2024, identifying error types and comparing their occurrence between winning and losing teams. Fifty-five male doubles badminton matches from the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2024 were analysed. Video recordings from YouTube were used to scrutinise backhand serve errors, including too high, undirected, fault, out, and stuck serves. Data were systematically documented in SPSS, with independent sample t-tests applied to compare errors between winning and losing teams. The analysis focused on identifying critical serve errors that influence match outcomes, ensuring detailed insights into serve performance during competitive play.