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Badminton

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A badminton shuttle can travel at more than 500 km/h, making it the fastest racket sport in the world. Because it needs very little equipment and space, it is easy to get into. It is played both individually (singles) and as a team (doubles).

Benefits
  • Reaction speed
  • Agility
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Endurance
  • Socializing
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsLegsCore

Supporting Muscles

BackCalvesWrists

Fitness Components

speedagilitycoordinationendurance
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Light shuttle, short racket, play-based

10

Up to age 10

Basic shots: clear, drop, smash

13

Up to age 13

Tournaments, doubles play

A Family Sports Background Helps
Badminton: Racket technique and reflexes are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–5 hours
Advanced 6–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,000

Federation

Türkiye Badminton Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
İstanbul Badminton Kulübüİstanbul
2
Ankara Badminton KulübüAnkara
3
İzmir Badminton SKİzmir
4
Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi BadmintonBursa

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Badminton Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Badminton and How Is It Played?

An introduction to badminton: the court, rules, serving and basic techniques

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What Is Badminton? An Animated Explainer

An animated, easy-to-follow guide to the rules of badminton

Badminton Schools

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Eskişehir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Badminton Okulu

Eskişehir · Odunpazarı

₺250–550/month

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