Badminton

Badminton is a racquet sport played with two players or two pairs of players on opposite sides of a rectangular court. The players use rackets to hit a shuttlecock over a net. The goal of the game is to score points by landing the shuttlecock in the opponent’s court.

Description

Badminton is a relatively new sport, having been invented in the mid-19th century in India. The game quickly spread to other parts of the world, and it is now played in over 180 countries. Badminton is a popular sport because it is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is also a great way to get exercise and have fun.

Categories: Outdoor Games, Team Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: Badminton can be played with two players or four players.

• What You’ll Need

  • Two badminton rackets
  • One shuttlecock
  • A badminton court

• Gameplay

  1. The game is played on a rectangular court that is divided by a net.
  2. The players stand on opposite sides of the net.
  3. One player serves the shuttlecock over the net to the other player.
  4. The other player then hits the shuttlecock back over the net.
  5. The players continue to hit the shuttlecock back and forth until one player fails to return the shuttlecock.
  6. The player who fails to return the shuttlecock loses the point.

Winning Criteria: The game is won by the first player or pair to reach 21 points.

Estimated Playtime: A typical game of badminton lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.

Make it Your Own

• You can make the game more challenging by playing with a heavier shuttlecock.
• You can also make the game more fun by playing with different rules, such as allowing the shuttlecock to be hit twice before it must be returned.

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Safety Note: Badminton is a relatively safe sport, but there are some potential hazards to be aware of. These include:

Tags: Badminton, Racquet sports, Team sports