Its fast! Its fun! Its so easy to learn that even five-year-olds can delight in playing it. More than just a game for families, badminton will soar you to the Olympics if you choose to perfect your skill level!
Badminton has captivated the hearts of the multi-generational family for decades, as the young toddler who hasnt reached pre-school can play, as well as the grandfather and even the great-grandfather. Even the first-day novice can feel comfortable playing.
In England over 2 million people actively, regularly, play badminton.By combining skill, speed and subtlety, one can become a top pro.
The tools of badminton are simple: a shuttlecock often referred to as the bird or the shuttle, and a racket that is strung either with gut or synthetic fibre. The racket is usually about 26 inches long and only weighs about 5 or 5 ounces. And, toddlers can handle the same weight racket as the parents — if their hands reach around the handle. The cost of equipment?
A pack of shuttles and rackets can be purchased for less than $10 each or you can have yours custom made for quite a bit more. The bird is super-light, weighing only 4 to 5 grams. The...