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Badminton is a relatively unknown sport to most. Though they know it exists, many people don't understand the rules of the game and how it's played. The roots of badminton can be traced back four centuries, and it is one of the most popular sports in Asia. more »
Badminton is an exciting, indoor or outdoor, racquet sport you can play with some friends or play competitively through a club. Check out the basics right here, then read further to improve your skills, techniques and strategies. more »
Badminton, a game that was played in ancient Greece and Egypt, has seen a great deal of change in the years since it was officially adopted by the British in the 1860s. The rackets have changed in shape and composition to help speed up the sport. more »
Badminton is an old pastime experiencing new-found popularity stemming from its selection as an Olympic sport in 1992. Hailed as the world's fastest racquet sport, the rules and regulations of badminton have evolved over centuries and are somewhat similar to tennis with a few variations. While competitive badminton is played on... more »
Badminton is a high-paced, intense racket sport played all over the world. While many American students play badminton for fun as kids and in school, serious badminton competition isn't as prevalent in America as in other countries. As a result, many Americans may have difficulty learning the basics of badminton. Like any sport,... more »
Badminton was first played by the ancient Greeks and can now be seen in gym classes and family...
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Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport similar to tennis and it is played in over 159 countries throughout the world. The game has a long and... more »
Badminton is an enjoyable sport for people of all ages. However, in order to have success from the beginning, you must perfect your stance. Once... more »
Badminton's popularity around the world ranges from casual recreation in North America to popular professional sport in Asia. This sport requires... more »
Use the following method to score your badminton games and matches. more »
Just as in tennis, your serve can provide the key to winning in badminton. This is the one time you control where the birdie will fly, so take... more »
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents half of the court. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the ground, and each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net.
The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball. Shuttlecocks have a much higher top speed, when compared to other racquet sports. Because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, competitive badminton is best played indoors. Badminton is also played outdoors as a casual recreational activity, often as a garden or beach game.
Since 1992, badminton has been an Olympic sport with five events: mens and womens singles, mens and womens doubles, and mixed doubles, in which each pair consists of a man and a woman. At high levels of play, the sport demands excellent fitness: players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed and precision. It is also a technical sport, requiring good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements.
History and development
The beginnings of Badminton can be traced to mid-19th century British India, where it was created by British military officers stationed there.Guillain47/> Early photographs show Englishmen adding a net to the traditional English game of battledore and shuttlecock. Being particularly popular in the British garrison town Poona, the game also came to be known as Poonai.OFB195>Guillain47> Initially, balls of wool were preferred by the upper classes in windy or wet cond read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton
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