BWF Trials 25-Second Time Clock

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is testing a new rule where players have 25 seconds between points to be ready.

This is to make matches faster and more exciting.

Some players and coaches like the idea because it stops players from taking too many breaks.

Others think 25 seconds is too long or too short, especially after very long rallies.

The BWF will keep testing and talking to players before making the rule permanent.

The clock starts when the umpire updates the score, and players can do things like drink water or towel off as long as they are ready in time.

Umpires can still allow longer breaks if needed.