Badminton as a sport

Badminton is the right sport for those who like to be active in a team. In general, badminton requires a high level of physical fitness because the game is played very quickly and requires intense exercise.

Badminton is a so-called return game with a strong similarity to tennis, but differs from it in a few important ways. An obvious difference is the size of the playing field, which is significantly smaller than a tennis field. There are also differences in the area of ​​the rules of the game, because the ball must never touch the ground in badminton.

Badminton is extremely popular, played by over 14 million players in more than 160 countries.

A look at history

The actual course of the game does not have any major pauses, which is why all players have to be extremely focused and willing to perform. Switching between different types of strokes is what makes badminton so appealing for many: Fints and hard attack balls are equally part of the game.

The first German badminton club was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. Since the sport was not well known at that time, its spread was slowed down by a lack of equipment. In the middle of the 20th century, the DBV (German Badminton Association) was founded as part of the first German badminton championships. The connection to the IBF (International Badminton Federation) was not long in coming.

Basic tips

When learning and playing badminton, there are a few points to consider. The stick position is the first important one, because it has to be firmly in the hand. Too loose a grip makes the necessary control impossible.

When striking, it is important not only to use your forearm to get the swing you need. The corresponding movement must come from the entire arm. The club is held at a slight angle and turned towards the head when striking.

Learning badminton is best tackled with an experienced teacher. Regardless of whether it is about Badminton in Berlin or in a small village, professional instruction is possible almost anywhere.

Such a sport perfectly combines training and fun, especially when it is carried out in a group of like-minded people. A longer one, for example, is suitable as an introduction to the sport vacationin which you can fully concentrate on the new challenge.

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