A Badminton Serve is how the shuttle is put into play. Serves are different in badminton for singles and doubles play. They can be executed so the opponent cannot smash the shuttle, or they can be used to keep the opponent on the move. A Badminton Serve can be performed using two different methods, a high serve and a low serve. A high serve is executed when the player wants the shuttle to land at the back end of the court, and a low serve is used when the player wants the shuttle to land in front of the court, in front of the opponent.