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#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking BADMINTON.... Invented in India in a version called poona. British army officers learned the game about 1870. In 1873 the duke of Beaufort introduced the sport at his country estate, Badminton, from which the game derives its name. The game is named for Badminton, the country estate of the dukes of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. The roots of the sport can be traced to ancient Greece, China, and India, and it is closely related to the old children's game battledore and shuttlecock. Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a yard or on a beach; formal games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the other team's half of the court. 🏸 Badminton-Rules.... The first side to 21 points wins a game. A point is scored on every serve and awarded to whichever side wins the rally. The winning side gets the next serve. If the score is 20-20, a side must win by two clear points to win the game. If it reaches 29-29, the first to get their 30th point wins.

Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and can be played indoors or outdoors. The game is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. To play Pickleball, all you need is a Pickleball paddle, a whiffle ball, and a Pickleball court. The court is pretty much the same size as a badminton court but the net is much lower, making it easier to play for beginners. The game is played in doubles or singles, and the objective is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court without them being able to return it. One of the benefits of playing Pickleball is that it is a low-impact sport, which means that it is gentle on the joints and suitable for people of all ages. It is also a great way to stay active and get some exercise while having fun with friends. So what does Pickleball have to do with Venue 360? Well, we have just purchased 4 Paddles and some indoor balls so you can give it a try and start playing in our sports hall. We also have a great introductory bundle price in June where all equipment and hire of the court is just £15 for members at peak times and £12 at off-peak times. (£17.50/£14.50 – non-members). You can also just hire the court at a usual badminton court rate if you have all your own equipment. So, why not give it a try and see why so many people are falling in love with this exciting and fun sport! Bookings can be made online or at reception – 01582 418873 (option 1). https://lnkd.in/ey5JCZWA #pickleball #luton #sport #getfit

What is the Best advice your father has given you - 1 I was in 10th and was a good Badminton and Table tennis player. I was selected for the school Badminton team, but lost the last game narrowly and was not selected in the TT team. Someone advised me to ask my father to approach the sports teacher and recommend me for the team. My father never liked recommendations. When everyone in the family pressurised him as everyone else was doing it, he reluctantly agreed but asked me a question . Why do you require my recommendation ? I play as good as the player selected. It was a bad day that I lost that last match. Why you do not require recommendation for the Badminton team ? I am the good player. I am the backbone of the team. Why will I require any recommendation. This means that you require recommendation because you are on the borderline. You require a push inside. I will not do that. Never be on the border line. Work hard and be on the top. Secondly do not try to get everything, work on your strengths, be competitive there, enjoy the rest. That year our Badminton team won the district championship. Further on I was part of many Badminton teams. Enjoying TT since then. #father #advice #recommendation #boundaryline #top #badminton #tabletennis #team

Pickleball Court Layout A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court and measures 20×44 feet. In pickleball, the same court is used for both singles and doubles play. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle. The court is striped similar to a tennis court with right and left service courts and a 7-foot non-volley zone in front of the net (referred to as the “kitchen”). Courts can be constructed specifically for pickleball or they can be converted using existing tennis or badminton courts. While 20' x 44' could work as the minimum requirement, it's recommended to have at least 24' x 54'. If you have the space, try to aim for 30' x 60' to ensure optimal playing conditions. #SearaSports #sportsconstruction #SportsSurfaces #pickleball

Every purchase you make has an emotion behind it. Like how I have for badminton shoes. A few days ago, I slumped down on the badminton court, twisting my leg, only to terribly break the shoe soles. And today I'm going to get the new ones. Everytime I buy a new pair of badminton shoes, it reminds me of my college days. In 2018, I started looking for writing gigs for a few bucks so that I could buy new badminton shoes and rackets to be used in the coming college tournament. However, re-checking and re-test exams were what I ended up paying extra fees for. #badminton #marketing #thestupidcreator

This is exactly what we have been trying to say.....it's imperative when embarking on a #padelcourt construction project that you choose an experienced contractor with #groundwork expertise & prioritise quality fabrications that meet British industry standards. The cheapest quote or the quickest delivery timeframe is not necessarily going to offer a #padel structure that is built to last. As highlighted in the article below, which is a really valuable read by the way, we too have heard of so many companies who haven't levelled the ground properly and this creates a real headache further down the line. We took the decision a while ago to take all of this in-house so we can be sure it's being carried out correctly and to a really high spec. Having less people to coordinate streamlines the operation and is significant to the smooth running of a project in our experience. Thank you The Padel Paper for bringing this subject up for consideration 👏 #padeltennis #sportsindustry #construction

Being a stinker, I asked Gemini why badminton is better than pickleball. Its response: "The fast pace, aerial play, and lightweight birdie demand quicker reflexes, agility, and strategic thinking compared to pickleball." Cheeky. Okay I like the "aerial play" and the "lightweight birdie" although you are mashing the birdie in badminton, which is a tad bit violent. But okay. Then I pry some more and holy smokes get a load of this: "BADMINTON IS THE SECOND MOST POPULAR SPORT IN THE WORLD." After cleaning up the coffee that I spit out all over the floor, I dig into the data it provides, and this is wild: Badminton viewership for a single Olympic broadcast reached over 1.1 billion people. Badminton boasts a massive estimated number of players, around 220 million globally, concentrated in Asia. While these figures turned out to be fairly accurate, needed to double-check the claim that it's on deck to the be most popular sport on the globe, and yeah, it's false. But it WAS true in 2004. Which is still bonkers. It's no longer in that spot, still in the top ten though, as cricket and basketball have ascended (2.5 billion and 2.2 billion fans respectively). Pickleball, while the hot new sport in the States now, is still shy of 50 million who play it worldwide. It's wild though, because I can recall playing pickleball in gym class in high school. And it turns out, it's been around for even longer than that, with the first game taking place in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

There is a marketing lesson in there.

Let's talk about Badminton Badminton is popular among youngsters in Asia and parts of Europe. A pacy encounter is simply great fun. But one must be prepared for it. The badminton racket is central to all the thrill. The badminton racquet or racket, which is the official term adopted by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), is a simple to handle, light piece of equipment which forms the basis of the sport. While there are multiple lengths and sizes of the badminton racket for kids, adults, and casual use, professional badminton players have to use rackets of a certain specified length and width. Let’s take a look at the specifications set by the BWF. The badminton racket has five major parts to it – the stringed area, the head, the throat, the shaft, and the handle. The racket in its entirety is called a frame. The frame can have a maximum length of 680mm while the overall width is restricted to 230mm. Stringed area This is quite self-explanatory – the stringed area is the netted part of the badminton racket with which the player intends to hit the shuttlecock. The head The area which bounds the stringed area is called ‘the head’ of the badminton racket. The throat This is the part of the racket which supports the head by providing a steady base and connects the head to the shaft The shaft The shaft is the part of the racket which links the handle to the head, or in some cases the throat of the badminton racket The handle The bottom-most part of the racket gripped by the player, the handle is arguably the most important cog #snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitutions #designthinking

What should be the Ideal Size for a Badminton Court? As a sports infrastructure consultant and flooring expert, I'm frequently approached with a question: What is the ideal size for a badminton court as per BWF (Badminton World Federation) standards, including the safe area? Today, I'm here to provide insights on this crucial topic! According to BWF regulations, an ideal badminton court should measure 13.4 meters (44 feet) in length and 6.1 meters (20 feet) in width for singles matches. For doubles matches, the width remains the same, but the length increases to 13.4 meters (44 feet) on the sides and 6.1 meters (20 feet) at the back. Furthermore, BWF emphasizes the importance of a safe area surrounding the court. The recommended safe area should be at least 2 meters (6.6 feet) on all sides. This space ensures player safety, allowing for free movement and minimizing the risk of collisions with surrounding barriers. By adhering to BWF's guidelines for court size and safe area, you're creating an optimal environment for competitive badminton, where players can showcase their skills to the fullest. Remember, precise court dimensions are the backbone of badminton excellence! 🏸 #BadmintonCourtStandards #SportsInfrastructure #GameOn #msgindia #sports #msgsportinfratek #infrastructure #badminton