Badminton

Badminton From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the sport. For different uses, see Badminton (disambiguation). Badminton| Danish badminton player Peter Gade| Highest governing body| Badminton World Federation| First vie| 17th light speed| Characteristics| Contact| No| Team members| Single or human beingsifold| Categorization| Racquet sport| Equip manpowert| Shuttlecock| Olympic| 1992-present| Badminton is a racket sport played by either twain 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 bird (also known as a shuttle, bird, or birdy) with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents half of the court. Each attitude may only strike the shuttlecock once forwards it passes over the net. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor. The shuttlecock (or shuttle) is a feathered projectile whose unique silken properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in nigh racquet sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, make the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball.

Shuttlecocks energise a much higher top speed, when compared to other racquet sports. Because shuttlecock flight is affected by wind, competitive badminton is played indoors. Badminton is also played outdoors as a unconcerned 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 seaworthiness: players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed and precision. It is also a skilful sport, requiring good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements. * |... If you trust to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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