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Buying the right badminton set depends on how serious you are about the sport. If you are interested in a badminton set simply for afternoon fun in the backyard, your criteria for selection will be different than if you are looking for a set to use in a club competition. more »
Badminton began in the 1600s as a popular pastime among the upper classes in England and Europe, where it was called Battledore and Shuttlecock. In the 1800s, a net was introduced in India. Today badminton remains a popular pastime and has grown into an Olympic sport. more »
Badminton is a popular racket sport played by hitting a shuttlecock back and forth across a net. The net and posts did not actually make an appearance until the 1860s when officers of the British Army stationed in India adapted the children's game of Battledore & Shuttlecock (using a paddle to keep the shuttlecock in the air) to its more competitive form that we are familiar with today. Most recreational, outdoor badminton sets come with a pair of posts included, making setup a breeze. more »
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