Livestream a Badminton Match from Your Phone

Badminton on EasySportStream at a glance

Scoring

Set scoring: the score of each set, with Next set and Previous set controls

Match clock

Not needed: sets are scored instead. A plain count-up clock is available and off by default

Apps

iOS and Android

Streams to

YouTube, on your own account

Scoreboard

Drawn onto the video by the app, so it shows live and in replays

Who can watch

YouTube: Public, Unlisted or Private.

Video quality

480p or 720p

Price

The app is free and streaming to YouTube is free. Remote scoring is part of optional PRO.

Remote scoring

A second person updates the score from their own device (PRO)

How it works

1. Download the app. Get EasySportStream free from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Create a match. Pick Badminton and enter the team names. The scoreboard is created for you.
3. Go live. Choose YouTube, choose who can watch, and tap record.

Rally scoring done for you

Choose Badminton when you create the match. Every rally scores a point, a game goes to 21 with a two point lead, and the match goes to the first side to win two games. The scoreboard applies those rules, so you only tap the winner of each rally.

The cap is built in as well: if a game reaches 29-29, the next point wins it at 30. Undo removes the last rally if you tapped the wrong side.

Singles, doubles and club formats

The starting setup is best of three games to 21. Before the first point you can change the number of games or the target score, for example a single game to 15 for a social evening.

The format is locked after the first rally so the score on screen cannot be reinterpreted midway through a game.

What viewers see on a badminton stream

The app draws the live game, the games already won and a serve marker onto the video, so a viewer on YouTube always knows the situation, live or in a replay.

The YouTube video also gets chapters: Match start, then Set 2, Set 3 and so on as each new game begins, so the deciding game is one tap away.

Not played against a clock

Badminton runs to the score, so the match clock starts off. Switch it on if you want elapsed time for a long match.

Filming badminton in a hall

The shuttle flies high, so film from behind the court at a raised spot, in line with the net, and keep the frame wide enough for the full length. Close to the side line the near players block the far ones.

Halls are large and sometimes dim, so look at the picture before the first rally. The phone setup guide covers light, mounting and power.

Frequently asked questions

Can I livestream badminton with the score kept automatically?

Yes. Choose Badminton, tap the side that wins each rally, and the app counts points to 21, applies the two point lead and the cap, and tracks the games.

Does the app handle the 30 point cap in badminton?

Yes. At 29-29 the next rally decides the game at 30, as in the official rules.

Can I play a different number of games?

Yes, before the first point. The default is best of three; you can change the number of games and the target score.

How do I correct a wrongly tapped rally?

Tap Undo. The last rally is removed and the game and serve marker go back to how they were.

Can a team mate keep the badminton score while I film?

Yes, with EasySportStream PRO: remote scoring lets a second person tap the rallies from their own phone. Without PRO, the person filming scores in the app.

Keep reading

• Livestream Table tennis from your phone - starts with set scores, no clock needed.
• Livestream Squash from your phone - starts with set scores, no clock needed.
• All sports EasySportStream supports - including the ones without their own page yet.
• Phone setup for live streaming - Position, power and connection tips before you go live.
• Match day checklist - What to check before the match starts.
• How to use the in-app scoreboard - Keeping score updates quick and consistent.
• EasySportStream PRO - what the optional upgrade adds, including remote scoring.