thanks. so it is a foul after all. But yeah coming back to the topic of the thread, I also play in the Coventry league, and I don't call rim-shots (single hit) as fouls ... yet some opposing club players seem to give shocked expressions when I don't call it a foul. Its really irritating! Like being accused of being a cheat when I'm not one!!!
I can't imagine how long a game will take if you implement this "no shot" rule. Lesser player will tend to hit the shuttle on the frame more; just think how painful it would be as they go back and forth with lets. Another thing is the situation of a pair dominating a rally. The shuttle could be just within the reach of a weaker player who has no chance of returning it, yet frames it, rendering the rally null and void. How about a pair in an all out smashing assault whose sure kill is nullified by a late tick of the frame as the defender hangs his racket out in desperation. Sorry dude, not a good rule. It'll end up causing much frustration.
All good stuff - thanks folks. Tiching - which club do you play for ? And I echo your sentiments - folk look most indignant if I hit a rim shot and don't immediately call it.
