Recreation & Sports

From Cai Caerleon  Of all racquet sports, badminton has the thinnest, most lightweight of all rackets. As such, the sport which features singles or doubles games to drive a “bird” or shuttlecock over the net is considered the fastest game all over the world of sports. Therefore it’s imperative that you choose the right kind…

From Cai Caerleon  In the earlier times, the game of Badminton was called Battledore and the Greeks and Asians were the first ones to play it. During the 1850s, the Duke of Beaufort revolutionized the game in his house in Gloucestershire and called it badminton. His home was later identified by the locals as the…

From Giulio Daprela  With over 50 years in the badminton design industry, Yonex badminton is arguably the number one brand with regards to badminton equipment. In addition to the badminton sport, it also boasts manufacturing quality gears for golf and tennis. Then again, the company is most dominant in the game of badminton. Yonex is…

From Giulio Daprela  If there is one thing that is considered the most essential badminton equipment that would unquestionably be the badminton rackets. People can probably play the sport without clothes, shoes and net. They could just create a makeshift shuttlecock out of some cheap material too. But, without badminton rackets, folks cannot really do…

From Kris Matthews  I love playing Badminton! I currently play every week as part of a sports club at my work place. In order to help newbies and for current players to improve their skill, we are also going to take badminton coaching sessions. It is so easy to pick up bad habits and adopt…

From Gerard Goh  Many people who don’t get coaching miss out on the opportunity to learn the correct techniques. The badminton tips below will help you play like a pro. Here’s how to make it seem like you received professional coaching. Are you ready to step up your game and impress others? 1. Correct Forehand…

From P Stewart  For many, badminton is a seasonal sport. As soon as the leagues and tournaments are over, the racquets are put away and “summer” begins. This may mean dusting off your old tennis racquets or cricket whites, or simply taking a break for a few weeks. Some are “forced” to take a break…

From Doug Mayer  Badminton, that game played with small racquets and a funny looking thing called a shuttlecock (or bird), actually has a long and storied history. The sport first appeared in China around 500 BC. It was called Ti Jian Zi and was played with a shuttlecock and one’s feet. The sport next surfaced…

From David Tee  There are many possible injuries one could potentially get as a result of playing badminton. The common ones are lower back pain, sprained ankle, tennis elbow and ligament tear. If you are a serious badminton player, you should take precautions to prevent these injuries. The more intense you are during your game,…