Badminton – Little Known Facts

A badminton shuttle has known to clock in excess of 180 mph. Did you know that the best badminton shuttle is one that is made from the feathers from the left wing of a goose?. Badminton players need to possess quick response and agility. With badminton matches lasting even up to a couple of hours, it is little wonder that badminton players need to have rigorous training to build up stamina and concentration. In addition, quick reflexes and rapid hand-eye coordination are a prerequisite for any aspiring badminton player. Badminton, unlike most other racquet sports does not use a ball but a shuttlecock that cannot touch the ground during a rally.

Look at these amazing statistics comparing a badminton match with a tennis match. Badminton provides a vigorous cardiovascular workout for the player. In fact, the Department of Physical Education at Baylor University describes it as ‘one of the finest conditioning game activities available’. A statistical comparison reveals the following:

Tennis Badminton
Time duration:
3 hours 18 minutes 1 hour 16 minutes
Ball/Shuttle in play:
18 minutes 37 minutes
Match intensity:
9% 48%
Shots:
1004 1972
Shots per rally:
3.4 13.5
Distance covered:
2 miles 4 miles