Badminton Clubs: How to Find, Join and Get the Most From One
How to find a badminton club near you, what club nights are like, typical costs, questions to ask before joining, court etiquette, junior clubs and how to start your own club.
Category Learn Badminton
Start here: how badminton is played, its history, key terms, players and benefits.
Where Is Badminton Most Popular? The Countries That Love It Most
Where badminton is most popular: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Denmark, why the sport thrives there, how popular it is in the US, and when it is played.
How to Pronounce Badminton (and Common Mistakes to Avoid)
How to pronounce badminton correctly: BAD-min-tən, stress on the first syllable, with the common mispronunciations and misspellings, where the name comes from, and how other languages say it.
How to Play Badminton: A Beginner’s Guide to the Game
New to badminton? Learn what the game is, the equipment you need, basic rules, how to hold the racket, the first shots to learn and how to start playing.
History of Badminton: Where It Originated and How It Got Its Name
Where did badminton originate? The history of badminton from ancient shuttlecock games and India's Poona to Badminton House, the first rules, the BWF and the Olympics.
Benefits of Playing Badminton: Fitness, Calories and Why It Is Worth Playing Regularly
The benefits of badminton: how many calories it burns (385 to 630 kcal an hour for a 70 kg adult), the fitness it builds, its social side, and whether it helps you lose weight.
Badminton Terms: A Glossary of 50+ Words Every Player Should Know
Badminton terms explained from A to Z: back alley, clear, drive, flick, let, rally, service court, smash, tramlines and more, with links to full guides.
What is BWF in Badminton: The Global Authority of Badminton
If you follow badminton, you’ve probably seen the letters BWF everywhere. Perhaps, on scoreboards, tournament announcements and official documents. But what does BWF actually mean, and why is it important? BWF stands for Badminton World Federation. It is the global…
Who Is the Best Badminton Player in the World Today
Best Badminton Player in the World: Legends and Current Stars This question comes up often. After big matches. After highlight clips. After someone watches a perfect smash land untouched. I have heard it asked on school courts. In clubs. Even…
Top 7 Best Indian Badminton Players of All Time (Legends & Records)
India has become one of the premier badminton superpowers in world sports. From pioneering champions in the 1980s to modern Olympic medalists and World Champions, Indian shuttlers have rewritten sporting history. Here are the top 7 greatest Indian badminton players…