What drives us to play badminton?

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,


Badminton is a life-time sport, and most people play it with a passion.


But why are people so passionate about Badminton ???


To me, I just love the sound produced when the strings of my racket hit the feather shuttlecock.


I love the smaller court size as compared to the tennis court, and the larger space for action/activity when compared to playing table tennis.


Badminton is just right for me... that I am getting just enough exercise when I need to cover its court size when playing.


Many players love to smash the shuttle as hard as they can... Power Play, and yet, there are as many players who love to play Badminton with finesse... Control Play.


I find that the main requirements for Badminton are not necessarily from just power, speed and strength. Perhaps, agility, flexibility and finesse are the main requirements.


As a professional badminton promoter, I appreciate input from all members of BC.

Please tell me what you think... for example, what you focus on when you are playing, why is badminton so enjoyable to you, why are so many people addicted to Badminton, etc...


What drive us to play Badminton ???


Cheers... chris@ccc

[Double_Player]

simple answer: once you play it properly, it's addicted. plus, it's a good excercise

[ViningWolff]

Because we're slightly damaged between the ears...

(what? I'm an engineer, not a shrink):D

[nickyvee]

i play badminton cause its more fun than anything else for me. i play controlled but every so often start breaking out the smashes. its just fun to play a game im good at and have fun playing it. plus i dont know a single person who plays badminton who isnt nice. that helps

[Avatar]

a sport that requires great endurance, vigorus cardio motion, fast pace, stradegic play, power, finesse, and technique. on top of that, i got a great crowd of buddies who shares the same interest with me. how can u not love it??!!!

[DinkAlot]

Here's a simple two word answer:

Reverse drop. :D :D :D

[Hagane]

Because we're slightly damaged between the ears...
Do you have Permanent head. Damage (Ph.D)? (not intended to be an insult, btw. :D)


how can u not love it??!!!
Yet, my significant other refers to the sport as pointless chase of cork and feather, yet plays tennis and table tennis herself. :P

Personally, I enjoy badminton because:
1. I love the sound of a good smash,
2. The thrill of sprinting to chase a shuttle,
3. The thrill of deceiving opponents (all strokes),
4. It's a sport that I enjoy with all my buddies :),
5. Finally, I lost 16 kgs in the last year :D

[cooler]

Here's a simple two word answer:

Reverse drop. :D :D :D
i thot for u it would be total domination and annilation of your equips, rackets, shoes, strings, and shuttles:D :)

[DinkAlot]

i thot for u it would be total domination and annilation of your equips, rackets, shoes, strings, and shuttles:D :)

Naw, reverse dink drop. :p

[Baderz_Jas]

The enjoyment of doing something new and watching exciting games! :)

[Pete LSD]

Yeap, we are definitely damaged in the grey matter :D. No wonder male badnatics have a hard time finding chicks :D.


Because we're slightly damaged between the ears...

(what? I'm an engineer, not a shrink):D

[BethuneGuy]

To be better than others at it. (everything I do is for that reason)

On second thought, I play to to improve and train. But I train and improve to become better than other people. So I don't know :S As of now, it's to be better than others, but sometimes I just love the feeling of accomplishment knowing I've gotten a lot better at something. It's like conquering something.

[cappy75]

Like BethuneGuy, I get a buzz from a sense of progress and accomplishments whenever I improve. As I get better and faster at the sport, the speed of the rallies and difficulty of plays become quite addictive for me. Badminton played at one's highest level is simply an awesome feeling. It's as challenging as martial arts without the violence.

[Russki Bear]

Ooo definitely for me, successfully defeating a control player with a smash / drop / clear routine, draw the lift, smash. A successful point when I do this means I never lift myself (but I can offensively clear).
Also I love to out do them at the net in their own arena as I have been working on that part of the game (sliding the racquet under the shuttle and turning the wrist as opposed to the tapping it over I used to do).

And I also like it when some people I like play an excellent point against me, especially those that I have coached!

And I love playing mixed with inexperienced ladies that want to get better. It just motivates me to try and win because you are almost certain to lose against 2 guys (happens in our comp as we do not always have enough ladies).

I could keep going....

[blueagle]

playing with ladies in sexy outfits...:D

[yy_ling]

passion
i never found any excitement from soccer or basketball, altho i swim i mean guys definitely visit the pool(you should know) so might as well take a dip and swim

[chris-ccc]

Thank You Folks,

I appreciate your comments.

Keep them coming... and I will summarise all comments/inputs later.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[kokcheng]

Sometimes my reflexes are unimaginable.The greatest thrill would be to feel your opponent thinking "How on earth could he have return,this shot."

[yy_ling]

lol
the best thing ever is too beat a sore loser with some expensive racket like ns9000 and see him throw it away and giving up badminton because he cant take a defeat, and then you get a free racket(originally his)

[chris-ccc]

the best thing ever is too beat a sore loser with some expensive racket like ns9000 and see him throw it away and giving up badminton because he cant take a defeat, and then you get a free racket(originally his).

Hi yy_ling,

Did you really get a "free" racket in such a manner ??? :):):)

AMAZING !!!

Cheers... chris@ccc

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

Jet Li plays Badminton.


He says ”It helps you keep your balance and energy without hurting yourself”.

Below is a report.

Cheers... chris@ccc


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If we told you Jet Li's workout regimen included badminton, would you believe it?

September 24, 2006

There is an ancient saying about action actor Jet Li: You can break his bones and bruise his skin -- just don't touch his hair if you don't want a swift kick to some nether region.

"That's actually only a little bit true," Li says. "Years ago, I made a joke when I was doing the movie 'The One.' There was an old lady in the movie who was always trying to touch my hair. I joked with her, 'Everyone can beat me up. Just don't touch my hair.'"

Warning taken. "Oh, in my real life, I don't really care," Li says. "I'm a very easygoing person."

He's also a determined one in the new film "Fearless." He plays real-life martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia, son of a great fighter who didn't want his boy to follow in his footsteps. But to defend himself, the young man grows up to be a master fighter. Eventually through the death of his fight master and after some soul searching, he learns that it's about sportsmanship and not just kicking and kung fu-ing your nemesis to death. So much for street justice.

1. Tell us about "Fearless."

It's quite different from my other movies and it's my most personal work. That's why I say I want to do this movie. This character looks at life the same way that I do. We both know that life is a journey and it's really about using martial arts in the right way. It's not physically beating someone up. You have to mentally control yourself and then you win.

2. Do you ever wake up like the rest of us and say these words: "Oh my aching bones?"

I love when people at 50 say I'm better than a teenager. That's a big liar for you! Liar! Liar! Liar! Everyone gets old and, of course, you need more energy to do something. I have had a lot of injuries in the past, and they can act up. When I do too much, my muscles do bother me. I do wake up and go, "Oh, Jet, you're hurting." I hope that no one gets a shot of me and puts it on the Internet on those days. I know the headline will be: Action Actor Can Hardly Walk. But when the camera is turned on I do my best. Or at least I try. That's the fighting spirit in me. Age will never diminish that spirit.

3. What is your workout routine?

I'm not a treadmill type of person. I do work to have energy. I do physical martial arts moves in my gym. On many days, I just play badminton and ride bicycles. Oh, I'm an OK badminton player. It's good exercise. You find a partner and it helps you keep your balance and energy without hurting yourself.

4. Any truth to the rumor that you and Jackie Chan can't stand each other?

The Internet is always trying to make it seem like Jackie and I are angry at each other. I read that we yell at each other. It's not true at all. We're not only friends, but we're going to work together next year. We're going to make a Hollywood movie which we'll shoot in China next year. We've been talking about doing this for years. So much for this big feud between us. I guess it's better to read that something is wrong. It keeps the talk going and the fans go crazy. I hope I don't disappoint anyone reading the truth now.

5. You've credited meditation as the secret of your success. Explain.

I believe in many things. First, I'm a Buddhist. I believe in karma. I'm Chinese and I came to America 32 years ago. There are a billion people in China. Why is this one little boy named Jet coming to America? Answer: it's my karma to be with the American people. Later, I feel shame because I can't speak English. It took two years to learn it by heart. Even if my English is poor, I use my heart to try. Because I'm just following my karma. As for meditation, we all need a way to retreat. There is too much information in your head. Your head is like a recorder. Meditate as a way to wash it out and clear your mind. Try it.

Cindy Pearlman, Chicago Sun-Times

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[jerby]

because there's nothing like hitting reverse around the head cross-drop...fooling the other three people on court those are the moments to live for...:p

Or doing the jump-in-between-lift-intercept from the T-joint, and then look at everybody's faces like "how the...." then lookign back to see your partner is still in his backcorner looking like "Where'd the shuttle go?" :D


on a more serious note: I wouldn't know hów to live without badminton...and the mroe I play, the more I wánt to play...

[Joanne]

As far as I've read.. most of us talk about being the better player.

What about those of us who are the ones getting thrashed all the time?

Well for me I must admit I too don't get thrashed all the time.. only against state players. Lol.

Yes, there is a thrill to winning, against sore losers, good players etc. But have we ever considered those who we constantly beat? Maybe in the competitive world(where badminton is your life, not for fun).. but I know that many BFers are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for badminton. Goodness, that sounds so... deep. :p

Anyway, yes, as I was saying(typing).. how do those we beat all the time feel? It ain't much fun.. if it was a close game, you feel like you should have won.. if you got thrashed.. you'd feel disappointed.

I'm going off-topic. =D Well, what drives us to play badminton? I've absolutely no idea. All I know is that if I can't play badminton when I've the craving to.. I'd moan and groan around the house..

Maybe.. just the plain adrenaline rush you get when you hold the racquet, see the shuttlecock, step onto the court?

*Shrugs* I don't know what drives me. It's just there.

[cappy75]

I think you got a misconception about the desire to be a 'better' player. All of us, from the best pros down to the beginners, will experience our fair shares of defeat before we ever savour the taste of victory. No, getting beaten all the time is not fun, but what really matters is what we learn from our experience. If we learn nothing from our mistakes, we will be doomed to repeat them:p. Personally, I would rather play an intense game that pushes all my limits (win or lose) than win an easy game. I have lost many times, one more loss won't have mattered much anyway.


As far as I've read.. most of us talk about being the better player.

What about those of us who are the ones getting thrashed all the time?

Well for me I must admit I too don't get thrashed all the time.. only against state players. Lol.

Yes, there is a thrill to winning, against sore losers, good players etc. But have we ever considered those who we constantly beat? Maybe in the competitive world(where badminton is your life, not for fun).. but I know that many BFers are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for badminton. Goodness, that sounds so... deep. :p

Anyway, yes, as I was saying(typing).. how do those we beat all the time feel? It ain't much fun.. if it was a close game, you feel like you should have won.. if you got thrashed.. you'd feel disappointed.

I'm going off-topic. =D Well, what drives us to play badminton? I've absolutely no idea. All I know is that if I can't play badminton when I've the craving to.. I'd moan and groan around the house..

Maybe.. just the plain adrenaline rush you get when you hold the racquet, see the shuttlecock, step onto the court?

*Shrugs* I don't know what drives me. It's just there.

[jerby]

As far as I've read.. most of us talk about being the better player.

What about those of us who are the ones getting thrashed all the time?

Well for me I must admit I too don't get thrashed all the time.. only against state players. Lol.

Yes, there is a thrill to winning, against sore losers, good players etc. But have we ever considered those who we constantly beat? Maybe in the competitive world(where badminton is your life, not for fun).. but I know that many BFers are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for badminton. Goodness, that sounds so... deep. :p

Anyway, yes, as I was saying(typing).. how do those we beat all the time feel? It ain't much fun.. if it was a close game, you feel like you should have won.. if you got thrashed.. you'd feel disappointed.

I'm going off-topic. =D Well, what drives us to play badminton? I've absolutely no idea. All I know is that if I can't play badminton when I've the craving to.. I'd moan and groan around the house..

Maybe.. just the plain adrenaline rush you get when you hold the racquet, see the shuttlecock, step onto the court?

*Shrugs* I don't know what drives me. It's just there.
I disagree:
Most players here talk about enjoying their own game. and having fun playing. watching yourself grow an flourish, to surprise yourself by doing shots you never knew you could...winning/losing matters, of course, but it's not whý we love the game...

winning/losing was never mentioned, except by yy_ling;)
wich is OK as he won an ns9k:p

[Smautf]

Attack, deception, nuance, pace, rhythm...sure, these are some of the elements of Badminton, but they are also important elements of music, particularly Classical music.
I once heard a coach use the phrase "The Art of Badminton", and just as a musician strives for perfection when performing a piece of music, Badminton players too, I believe, constantly search for what the violinist Yehudi Menuhin called "effortless perfection". For many of us, I'm sure, this is what fuels the passion and makes us train.

Smautf

[cooler]

As far as I've read.. most of us talk about being the better player.

What about those of us who are the ones getting thrashed all the time?

Well for me I must admit I too don't get thrashed all the time.. only against state players. Lol.

Yes, there is a thrill to winning, against sore losers, good players etc. But have we ever considered those who we constantly beat? Maybe in the competitive world(where badminton is your life, not for fun).. but I know that many BFers are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for badminton. Goodness, that sounds so... deep. :p

Anyway, yes, as I was saying(typing).. how do those we beat all the time feel? It ain't much fun.. if it was a close game, you feel like you should have won.. if you got thrashed.. you'd feel disappointed.

I'm going off-topic. =D Well, what drives us to play badminton? I've absolutely no idea. All I know is that if I can't play badminton when I've the craving to.. I'd moan and groan around the house..

Maybe.. just the plain adrenaline rush you get when you hold the racquet, see the shuttlecock, step onto the court?

*Shrugs* I don't know what drives me. It's just there.
badminton takes your mind off the homework;)

[chris-ccc]

As far as I've read.. most of us talk about being the better player.

What about those of us who are the ones getting thrashed all the time?

Yes, there is a thrill to winning, against sore losers, good players etc. But have we ever considered those who we constantly beat? Maybe in the competitive world(where badminton is your life, not for fun).. but I know that many BFers are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for badminton. Goodness, that sounds so... deep. :p

Anyway, yes, as I was saying(typing).. how do those we beat all the time feel? It ain't much fun.. if it was a close game, you feel like you should have won.. if you got thrashed.. you'd feel disappointed.


Hi Joanne,

You are considerate... thinking about those who are getting beaten/losing often.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[cooler]

Greetings,

Jet Li plays Badminton.


He says ”It helps you keep your balance and energy without hurting yourself”.

Below is a report.

Cheers... chris@ccc


====== start report ======



If we told you Jet Li's workout regimen included badminton, would you believe it?

September 24, 2006

There is an ancient saying about action actor Jet Li: You can break his bones and bruise his skin -- just don't touch his hair if you don't want a swift kick to some nether region.

"That's actually only a little bit true," Li says. "Years ago, I made a joke when I was doing the movie 'The One.' There was an old lady in the movie who was always trying to touch my hair. I joked with her, 'Everyone can beat me up. Just don't touch my hair.'"

Warning taken. "Oh, in my real life, I don't really care," Li says. "I'm a very easygoing person."

He's also a determined one in the new film "Fearless." He plays real-life martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia, son of a great fighter who didn't want his boy to follow in his footsteps. But to defend himself, the young man grows up to be a master fighter. Eventually through the death of his fight master and after some soul searching, he learns that it's about sportsmanship and not just kicking and kung fu-ing your nemesis to death. So much for street justice.

1
3. What is your workout routine?

I'm not a treadmill type of person. I do work to have energy. I do physical martial arts moves in my gym. On many days, I just play badminton and ride bicycles. Oh, I'm an OK badminton player. It's good exercise. You find a partner and it helps you keep your balance and energy without hurting yourself.


Cindy Pearlman, Chicago Sun-Times

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http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23540&highlight=jet+li:D

[chris-ccc]

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23540&highlight=jet+li:D
Hi cooler,

Thank you for your link.

Players in the USA should get Jet Li to promote Badminton... ASAP.

We need a Big Celebrity to promote Badminton :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[Joanne]

I was thinking of this scenario actually: 2 players start off as beginners, one improves by leaps and bounds while the other improves very slowly. I wouldn't want to be the one constantly getting thrashed, right? Sooner or later, unless that person has some spirit made of steel or something, he'd drop out. Won't he? I don't know, that's my opinion.

I formed this opinion during the interschool competition. I really really really pity the players who get knock out in the early rounds. They have no footwork, and have no idea how to even serve properly. Some don't even know the rules! I'm not that good a player, but at least I know some strokes.. so when I play against them.. ooh I really pity them.

Think I'm too soft-hearted.


badminton takes your mind off the homework;)

Shall I be honest? Homework takes my mind off badminton. :o

[LazyBuddy]

In between badminton and burgers for the "survival solution", I think burger is a "must" solution, but badminton is a "preferred" solution. ;)

[hkhung]

I simply loved badminton since it give me the feeling of the blood rush through my head while i chase a shot. I also loved sweat wicking from your arms. I used to do my uni essay till 2am after my badminton finishing at 11:30pm.

I also loved the feeling of out-running people in singles match. To be honest, i am starting to like winning rally by a good shot. Then again, that is precede by getting into the position for executing a good shot.

I really really loved the feeling of going to social games in summer, after playing a few single, people say the words "NO MORE SINGLES!". Made me laugh.

Also it gives you a valid reason for going to the gym.

Also love to do those "air shots" eventhough your opponent hit the shuttle to the net. You know when someone do a drop shot but shuttle did not come through you still do the bouncing action with your foot lunging forward.

Don't know how much my opponents would like this "aggresive" action though.

[chris-ccc]

I simply loved badminton since it give me the feeling of the blood rush through my head while i chase a shot. I also loved sweat wicking from your arms. I used to do my uni essay till 2am after my badminton finishing at 11:30pm.



Hi hkhung,


Yes, Badminton can release your C9H13NO3 (epinephrine/adrenaline).


If you cannot sleep after a session of Badminton... then you must have your “hormone secreted by your adrenal medulla... that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear or injury.” as stated by Wikipedia (http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/epinephrine).

“It initiates many bodily responses, including the stimulation of heart action and an increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration.”

Perhaps... LisaC or LilyC can explain it to you in layman's terms.



Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Perhaps... LisaC or LilyC can explain it to you in layman's terms.

What's layman's terms?

[Joanne]

What's layman's terms?

In words you and I can understand. :)

Well, if you remember your science(not sure how old you are), our adrenal glands secrete adrenaline hormones that quickens our heart rate, metabolic rate etc.

Imagine a dog chasing you. Your body automatically gears up for action(running) and its your adrenal glands that are responsible for your quickened heart rate and sudden energy to run run run! :p

The same applies for badminton.. during badminton we stimulate our adrenal glands(due to excitement, not fear I'm guessing hehe..) and after that, you probably can't sleep due to the excessive adrenal hormones in your body.

I think so anyway. Lol. No wonder I did poorly for Science. :D

[chris-ccc]

...our adrenal glands secrete adrenaline hormones that quickens our heart rate, metabolic rate etc.

Imagine a dog chasing you. Your body automatically gears up for action(running) and its your adrenal glands that are responsible for your quickened heart rate and sudden energy to run run run! :p

The same applies for badminton.. during badminton we stimulate our adrenal glands(due to excitement, not fear I'm guessing hehe..) and after that, you probably can't sleep due to the excessive adrenal hormones in your body.


Hi Joanne,

You have provided a good explanation.

The adrenaline is definitely the cause for hkhung's inability to go to sleep after a session of Badminton.

And it shows that hkhung finds great excitements when playing Badminton, as he has stated it in his post.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Imagine a dog chasing you. Your body automatically gears up for action(running) and its your adrenal glands that are responsible for your quickened heart rate and sudden energy to run run run! :p

Now i know what's a layman's terms.

Anyway, fast ducking in the sense that someone would hit the back of your head might be due to fear as some of my teammates have found out.


And it shows that hkhung finds great excitements when playing Badminton, as he has stated it in his post.


That's the understatement of the year!

[hkhung]

As Chris would tell you on a friday nite badminton session finished at 11:30. If i do well, that usually happen in single, I used to go home and do my uni essay and go to bed wait past 2am.

[chris-ccc]

......finished at 11:30pm...... go to bed wait past 2am.


Hi hkhung,

A glass of red wine will help me to go to sleep. It relaxes me.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

I watch TV when i go home after badminton.

But i don't watch badminton games.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

So sad that Chan Chong Ming couldn't play in the Japan Open 2006.

But the Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong partnership is doing well there.

Here is a report

Cheers... chris@ccc

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Saturday October 14, 2006

Badminton: Our doubles pair steal the thunder
By RAJES PAUL

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s young men’s doubles pair of Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong pulled off the biggest upset of the day at the US$180,000 Japan Open when they stunned two-time All-England champions Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen of Denmark to march into the semi-finals at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium in Tokyo yesterday.

Top men’s singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei also qualified for semi-finals by beating Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand.

The day, though, belonged to the young Malaysian pair. Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who are competing together only for the second time, fought for 42 minutes before getting the better of the second seeds 21-18, 17-21, 21-14.

Today, Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who are in national chief coach Yap Kim Hock’s big plans for the future – the 2012 London Olympics – will take on Japan’s Shuichi Sakamoto-Shintaro Ikeda in the semi-finals.
http://thestar.com.my/archives/2006/10/14/sports/s_pg70koo.jpg DYNAMIC DUO: Koo Kien Keat (left) and Tan Boon Heong stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open when they beat two-time All-England champions Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen of Denmark 21-18, 17-21, 21-14.

The unheralded Japanese pair upset World Championships runners-up Anthony Clark-Robert Blair of England 21-17, 11-21, 21-19 for a spot in the semi-final.

Despite the big win, the 18-year-old Boon Heong remained cool.
“It was a good win for us. We played without any pressure and it helped. Besides, the

Danes made a lot of mistakes. This is only my second outing with Koo but this is certainly our best result together,” he said in a telephone interview from Tokyo yesterday.

Boon Heong-Kien Keat were teamed up for the first time during the opening Thomas Cup Finals tie against the US in Japan in May. They outclassed Eric Go-Ronald Sou.

It was, however, the end of the road for another Malaysian pair when Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif-Gan Teik Chai lost 17-21, 11-21 to top seeds and reigning world champions Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng of China.

In the men’s singles, Chong Wei was the last man standing after Mohd Hafiz Hashim crashed out 19-21, 14-21 despite putting up a gritty fight against world champion Lin Dan of China.

A fired up Chong Wei continued his winning streak against Boonsak with a 21-18, 21-14 win to set up a mouth-watering clash against Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia. Yesterday, Taufik crushed Singapore’s Ronald Susilo 21-15, 21-11.

The other semi-final will be another exciting match between world number one Lin Dan and Peter Gade-Christensen of Denmark.

Chong Wei, who is hoping to lift the gloom in the national camp after his defeat in the quarter-finals at the World Championships in Madrid, has vowed to give his best.

“I am glad that I have beaten Boonsak for the fifth time now. It will not be easy against Taufik. Like me, he did not have a good outing at the world meet but here he looks very motivated,” he said. “But I will give it my best shot.”

Both have played each other three times with the crafty Taufik holding a 2-1 record. Chong Wei’s only win over the Indonesian was at the 2005 Malaysian Open.

Men’s singles: Lin Dan (Chn) bt Mohd Hafiz Hashim (Mas) 21-19, 21-14; Peter Gade-Christensen (Den) bt Chen Hong (Chn) 21-14, 21-17; Taufik Hidayat (Ina) bt Ronald Susilo (Sin) 21-15, 21-11; Lee Chong Wei (Mas) bt Boonsak Ponsana (Tha) 21-18, 21-14.

Men’s doubles: Fu Haifeng-Cai Yun (Chn) bt Gan Teik Chai-Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif (Mas) 21-17, 21-11; Tony Gunawan-Candra Wijaya (US-Ina) bt Tadashi Ohtsuka-Keita Masuda (Jpn) 21-16, 21-12; Shuichi Sakamoto-Shintaro Ikeda (Jpn) bt Anthony Clark-Robert Blair (Eng) 21-17, 11-21, 21-19; Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong (Mas) bt Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen (Den) 21-18, 17-21, 21-14.

Women’s singles: Zhang Ning (Chn) bt Jiang Yanjiao (Chn) 21-16, 16-21, 21-18; Zhu Lin (Chn) bt Pi Hongyan (Fra) 25-23, 21-19; Wang Chen (Hkg) bt Lu Lan 21-13, 18-21, 21-11; Xie Xingfang (Chn) bt Mori Kaori (Jpn) 19-21, 21-7, 21-14.

Women’s doubles: Gao Ling-Huang Sui (Chn) bt Chien Yu-chin-Cheng Wen-hsing (Tpe) 21-11, 22-20; Du Jing-Yu Yang (Chn) bt Lee Kyung-won-Jung Young-kyung (Kor) 21-16, 19-21, 21-13; Wei Yili-Zhang Yawen (Chn) bt T. Saralee-C. Sathinee (Tha) 21-18, 21-9.

Mixed doubles: Nova Widianto-Lilyana Natsir (Ina) bt Zheng Bo-Yu Yang (Chn) 15-21, 21-14, 21-18; Xie Zhongbo-Zhang Yawen (Chn) bt Hwang Ji-man-Ha Jung-eun (Kor) 21-18, 21-18; Sudket Prapakamol-T. Saralee (Tha) bt Jens Eriksen-Lena Frier Kristiansen (Den) 21-14, 21-13; Flandi Limpele-Vita Marissa (Ina) bt Zhang Jun-Gao Ling (Chn) 21-19, 21-19.

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[Baderz_Jas]

I watch TV when i go home after badminton.

But i don't watch badminton games.

i watch badminton games (dvds) all the time :D :p :D ...hehe

[z3048018]

likewise, and seeing Baderz Jas all the time at the AE :D

[Baderz_Jas]

likewise, and seeing Baderz Jas all the time at the AE :D

hehe :D you might see me at AE07 in march too :D hehe

[hkhung]

This might start a new thread. Talking to a girl who tried badminton once and she gave me a lot of reasons what drive her away from badminton

- it does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people. Then again Chris would tell us to yell "square" whenever we do a clear

- The team is too "small" in badminton. A team of more people is preferred for example soccer with 11 people. team of 2 in badminton is too small.

- also she said that badminton require more skill and soccer is much easier to pick up

Any ideas of "comeback" statement to her rationale?

Any more ideas?

[Russki Bear]

It does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people. Then again Chris would tell us to yell "square" whenever we do a clear

So you don't speak but it builds trust in doubles. You have to know where your partner will be even if you don't speak. Some would say this is true in any team sport, but I beleive in doubles teams it is much more intimate.

- The team is too "small" in badminton. A team of more people is preferred for example soccer with 11 people. team of 2 in badminton is too small.

In a travelling team we normally have 4 boys and 4 girls at least. We often have members playing doubles and mixed doubles and singles, so....

- also she said that badminton require more skill and soccer is much easier to pick up

It is always soccer....that is true though.

[Dummey]

This might start a new thread. Talking to a girl who tried badminton once and she gave me a lot of reasons what drive her away from badminton

- it does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people. Then again Chris would tell us to yell "square" whenever we do a clear

- The team is too "small" in badminton. A team of more people is preferred for example soccer with 11 people. team of 2 in badminton is too small.

- also she said that badminton require more skill and soccer is much easier to pick up

Any ideas of "comeback" statement to her rationale?

Any more ideas?

1. The interaction time with friends is still their, especially when playing doubles at a recreational level. When you are rallying, in between sets, I've even seen people talking while playing. Also you have to take account the time that you spend not playing; during these times periods I usually socialize a lot. Talking isn't the only way to socialize either, by playing aginast and with people you are already socializing through movment and intent.

2. Teams for badminton from what I've seen tend to be fairly big. It's because you in a standard school structure you have 1, 2, 3 for each group. This totals to 3(MS) + 6(MD) + 3(MX) = 12 * 2 (for the oppisite ***) = 24 players. This is counting only varsity level, there still remains a JV level (note: this is based on the american high school/college system). Outside of structured play, you often run into the same people. Teams may be small, but when you run into 5 other teams everytime you go out to play, it doesn't matter if they are in pairs.

3. Badminton doesn't require more skill per say, it just requires a new set of skills. Most people kick a ball in their childhood before they ever hit a birdie, therfore the skills to run and kick a ball are easier to pick up and socialize to then say the overhead motion for hitting a birdie in badminton. The dynamics of the game are also weird because there are very few comparisons that can be made to childhood games or common motions, such as soccer and kicking that rock/can as a child.

3.1 Another issue that might arise with the ease of picking up badminton is the cost of equipment. We have probably all played with a cheap 20$ racket and we all know how frustrating that can be, especially with crapo 18 pound fishing wire strings. The cost of playing badminton is very high which I think is a huge roadblock for many would be players in the teenage category.

This is my over over over simplified attempt at explaining.

[Russki Bear]

therfore the skills to run and kick a ball are easier to pick up and socialize to then say the overhead motion for hitting a birdie in badminton.


You know I have been told that at early stages we should be teaching basic net spin shots and other 'simple' strokes instead of overheads which are rather complex? Besides, net rolls are more fun ;)

I have tried doing it this way and it works very well with our juniors.

[Dummey]

You know I have been told that at early stages we should be teaching basic net spin shots and other 'simple' strokes instead of overheads which are rather complex? Besides, net rolls are more fun ;)

I have tried doing it this way and it works very well with our juniors.

Thats a very interesting point, I learned the overhead stroke quite early and now basically have trouble with net play. I wonder if anybody has done any research on the most "efficent" order to teach badminton in.

[Russki Bear]

Yes they have. NTBA just sent me to a coaching class thingy with Kenneth Larsen, and he says so :)

He knows his stuff and I beleive now that he is right. I used to start with overheads but imagine a kid having to learn that and not being able to hit a shuttle over.....BORING

[z3048018]

hehe :D you might see me at AE07 in march too :D hehe

probably will....will be buying the dvd

[chris-ccc]

Talking to a girl who tried badminton once and she gave me a lot of reasons what drive her away from badminton

- it does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people.

- The team is too "small" in badminton...... team of 2 in badminton is too small.

Any ideas of "comeback" statement to her rationale?

Any more ideas?

Hi hkhung,


Yes, in a way she is correct. It will depend on what situation she is in.


(1) Playing Singles in a social/competitive match for herself... she is all alone. It is her own individual performance.


(2) Playing Doubles... she has only 1 partner. Here, her contribution is required to support her partner and her partner has to support her as well. But still, only 2 persons in a Doubles Partnership.


(3) Playing in a team is a different matter. She should now feel that she has to perform well not just for herself, but for her whole team. She should feel a different kind of pressure/pleasure to perform well. And here, she should feel there is more interaction with her teammates. Her goal now is to help her whole team to win.


And when she plays in a team, she would be yelling/cheering/screaming for her teammates.


Cheers... chris@ccc

[morewood]

- it does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people. Then again Chris would tell us to yell "square" whenever we do a clear

This depends at what level your playing, in competition I would agree, but social (keep fit) badminton you would be lucky to play for more than half an hour without being sidelined in most clubs (time to talk then).

- The team is too "small" in badminton. A team of more people is preferred for example soccer with 11 people. team of 2 in badminton is too small.

Again this is down to the level your playing at in our club we have 15 people who turn up fairly regularly and perhaps twice as many who come occasionally.

- also she said that badminton require more skill and soccer is much easier to pick up

Tell that to the England Football manager. Within four hours I reckon a true novice can be taught the basics of the game and can be useful on court with a wide range of shots (obviously dependent on there physical fitness and willingness to learn). Within 3-6 months a good beginner would often be an asset in a game of doubles.

[hkhung]

First of all, thanks for all the input for my post!

To Chris:


(1) Playing Singles in a social/competitive match for herself... she is all alone. It is her own individual performance.

That's probably why so few women play women single in comp. Last melbourne U only had 5 women for D single.


And when she plays in a team, she would be yelling/cheering/screaming for her teammates.

I guess she forgotten that u need to be at a certain level to join a team for comp, then again a friend of Merisa play at the lowest section tournament at Kilsthe.

To Dummey:


Talking isn't the only way to socialize either, by playing aginast and with people you are already socializing through movment and intent.


Unfortunately that's the only "socaliazing" aspect she see especially since she cannot come for supper all the time (Chris, u know this one).
Then again, she does not like commitment. Funny thing came up when i go around and approach people for playing tournament. Most of the people only know of a season instead of one day comp. And many people are put off for the length of a season anyway.



3. Badminton doesn't require more skill per say, it just requires a new set of skills. Most people kick a ball in their childhood before they ever hit a birdie, therfore the skills to run and kick a ball are easier to pick up and socialize to then say the overhead motion for hitting a birdie in badminton. The dynamics of the game are also weird because there are very few comparisons that can be made to childhood games or common motions, such as soccer and kicking that rock/can as a child.

Absolutely true. Also i honestly think that for soccer and basketball you can be useful as a defender without that much skill. On the other hand, badminton takes require a lot more work before you can get somewhere.

At the end of the day, I guess it comes down to what she already is good at (in this case soccer) versus how much excercise you want - which is another reason why some people could not cope with badminton single or indoor soccer versus the amount of work you want to put in (how serious you are with your sport).

[yy_ling]

Hi yy_ling,

Did you really get a "free" racket in such a manner ??? :):):)

AMAZING !!!

Cheers... chris@ccc

no no, its just that if he does it and its a NS9000 wouldnt it be great

[yy_ling]

This might start a new thread. Talking to a girl who tried badminton once and she gave me a lot of reasons what drive her away from badminton

- it does not give much time for interacting with friends, for example in soccer you yell at people. Then again Chris would tell us to yell "square" whenever we do a clear

- The team is too "small" in badminton. A team of more people is preferred for example soccer with 11 people. team of 2 in badminton is too small.

- also she said that badminton require more skill and soccer is much easier to pick up

Any ideas of "comeback" statement to her rationale?

Any more ideas?

you can tell her you will teach her even if it requires skill
you can tell her that when she knows how to play well its really fun
you can tell her that when you improve you get a great sense of achievement
you can tell her that badminton teams are very big just that they only dish out 1/2 players for a game

[hkhung]

you can tell her you will teach her even if it requires skill
you can tell her that when she knows how to play well its really fun
you can tell her that when you improve you get a great sense of achievement
you can tell her that badminton teams are very big just that they only dish out 1/2 players for a game

Good strategy, my friend!

That's why i been around different clubs so i can get to know more women!

[fifteen luv]

Because before our SEAsian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia sue to produce great players like Dato Punch Gunalan, Ng Boon Bee, Tan Aik Huang etc etc Rudy Hartono Etc etc.etc. But know it seem to be dominated by China only.

[chris-ccc]

Good strategy, my friend!

That's why i been around different clubs so i can get to know more women!

Hi hkhung,

In Melbourne, Australia, if you want to get to know women... NETBALL is the Sport to participate in :):):).

Cheers... chris@ccc

[Russki Bear]

Mate, ANYWHERE in Australia. Netball and hockey.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

Received this funny mail from a friend.

Cheers... chris@ccc

====== start mail ======

A woman rubbed a bottle and out popped a genie. The amazed woman asked if she got three wishes.

The genie said, "Nope, sorry, three-wish genies are a storybook myth. I'm a one-wish genie. So... what'll it be?"

The woman did not hesitate. She said, "I want peace in the Middle East. See this map? I want these countries to stop fighting with each other and I want all the Arabs to love the Jews and Americans and vice-versa. It will bring about world peace and harmony."

The genie looked at the map and exclaimed, "Lady, be reasonable.These countries have been at war for thousands of years. I'm out of shape after being in a bottle for five hundred years. I'm good but not THAT good! I don't think it can be done. Make another wish and please be reasonable."

The woman thought for a minute and said, "Well, I've never been able to find the right man. You know - one that's considerate and fun, likes to cook and help with the house cleaning, is great in bed, and gets along with my family, doesn't watch sports all the time, and is faithful. That is what I wish for...a good man."

The genie let out a sigh and said, "Let me see the f*cking map again."

====== end mail ======

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

Found this article in LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK).

'X-Men' star Rebecca Romijn loves playing Badminton.

Cheers... chris@ccc

====== start article ======

Monday, 23rd October 2006, 14:08
LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK)

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell spice up their relationship (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#) by playing badminton.

The couple - who have been together since August 2004 - say they're addicted to the racquet sport (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#) and love to play for hours.

Jerry, 32, revealed to People magazine (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#): "I can't believe I'm saying this publicly but we play a lot of badminton."

'X-Men (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#)' star Rebecca added: "We can do it for an entire weekend. We'll play for four hours a day straight."

Jerry also revealed he and Rebecca have become addicted to ballroom dancing (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#).

He confessed: "Rebecca and I are really into the TV (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#) show 'Dancing with the Stars (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#)'.

"We've been taking ballroom dance (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#) lessons as a result."

The pair, who are due to tie the knot, have decided to ditch lavish wedding plans for something more low-key.

Jerry explained: "It'll be something very small, with just our siblings. Rebecca has a sister and I have a brother."

Rebecca, 33, recently revealed she is desperate to start a family.

She explained: "I can't wait. It is actually getting to the point where I get tears in my eyes when I see a pregnant (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#) woman (http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowbizNews.asp?Code=NI235188D&headline=romijns_love_racquet#).

"Family is a priority for me."

====== end article ======

[DinkAlot]

Greetings,

Found this article in LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK).

'X-Men' star Rebecca Romijn loves playing Badminton.

Cheers... chris@ccc



Nice! Congrats to Jerry and Rebecca. I'm fans of both, more so Rebecca then Jerry, though.:p :D

[hkhung]

Hi hkhung,

In Melbourne, Australia, if you want to get to know women... NETBALL is the Sport to participate in :):):).

Cheers... chris@ccc

Will keep that in mind!

Besides, any sport with the word "mixed" in it seems a good way to know more women. Maybe those people who thought of a mixed league (like mixed soccer - otherwise not available as a competitive sport) purely had a social priority in mind.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

I posted this feature in our CCC Badminton Club's thread.

I thought I will also post it here...

Sally Yeh says that Badminton keeps her trim and fit.

Cheers... chris@ccc

====== start feature ======

IBF FEATURE

SALLY YEH IBF'S WINNING FORMULA

13th July 2006

Sally is a woman who has stood the test of time. Her voice is amazingly beautiful, exceeded only by her physical beauty


http://www.badmintoninternational.net/NewsEditor/Data/405-IMG_4640-b.jpg
So says an adoring Canadian fan of Sally Yeh, beauty queen, actress, songstress and more recently the International Federation’s first Ambassador of badminton. But what this gentleman from North America fell short of highlighting was the fact that Sally is also an articulate speaker, a great public relations personality and has badminton written all over her - being a player herself and a staunch supporter of one of America’s most popular and vibrant clubs – the Golden Gate Badminton Club.(Image :Dr. Kang welcomes Sally to the IBF)

Anyone who has had close contact with this exceptional lady will tend to agree with this summation of the multi-talented Sally, and that probably is why the IBF zeroed in on the Taiwan-born Canadian beauty from a long list of potentials when the world body was scouting around for someone most suitable to help ‘sell’ the sport to a wider international audience.

Says Punch Gunalan, deputy president of the IBF, “She is an amazing person with a genuine desire for the sport and our interest. I was very impressed with her the very first time I met her. She has excellent understanding of the sport - she plays the game quite well, but more importantly she appreciates our needs and believes that she has the capacity to respond to our desires.” And council member Eraj Wijesinghe was quick to add, “We want our sport to entertain the audience and Sally looks the right person to help us reach that point. She is intelligent, inventive with enormous experience in public relations and promotions. She is a lovable ‘extrovert’ with a bundle of energy. As an entertainer, she is loved by the public and has a great following.” So, who is this lady, Sally Yeh the IBF literally ‘fell in love’ with.(Image: With Kang, Punch and former Olympians)
http://www.badmintoninternational.net/NewsEditor/Data/765-IMG_4828-b.jpg

Sally was born in Taiwan in 1961 but grew up in Canada. When on a holiday trip to the Chinese island in 1978, a local film producer saw her at a fried chicken outlet and asked if she wanted to be in a movie. That was to be the start of a career that spanned more than a decade and included such memorable films as Shanghai Blues, for which she received nomination for Best Actress and The Occupant, both released in 1984, Two years later she reached the pinnacle of her film career when she was adjudged Best Actress for her performance in Peking Opera Blues. Some years later, she played the role of a blind piano-bar singer in John Woo’s production The Killer, released in 1989 which received wide acclaim in the West.

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Speaking of her involvement in films, Sally says, “I was probably the only English-speaking Chinese in the Asian entertainment industry. And standing a foot taller than many other performers, I was perceived as "interesting."(Image : A winning combination – Sally & Bang Soo Hyun)

Though her film career brought her much fame and a legion of fans, Sally was destined for something different in show business. “While acting I was also singing and I realized that I was good at that too.” She must have been because since she started professional singing in the early 1980s, she has done 30 albums, plus forty-odd compilations and live recordings. Apart from a good record track of original hits, Sally Yeh has also done a number of Western songs. She holds the distinction of being the recipient of Hong Kong’s ‘Best Female Singer’ award four times.

This Taiwan-Canadian charismatic beauty attributes much of her ability to live up to the demands and competitiveness of the world of entertainment to her inherited Western culture. “I had a lot of American character in me - which was very open dialogue, not afraid to do or say this or that, at a time when everyone was still very traditional and introverted. I believe those brought me some plus points in my association with the entertainment industry.”

But what about the IBF; how did she get involved in it? “It was rather easy for me to say ‘yes’ to Punch when he approached me to be a part of the IBF effort to further enhance the popularity of the sport world-wide. Believe me, badminton is a great sport, I love it and I play it. It is one of those sports that helps keep me trim and fit, helps me work out a sweat in double-quick time and yet provides me much entertainment and fun.”

But while accepting that the sport has made great inroads in recent times, Sally still believes that much more needs to be done to make it really a ‘chart-topper’. “We who play the sport know how exciting it is; a great lot of our fans, who watch it, know that too. But the larger population probably looks at it as just another sport,” expresses Sally with an air of resignation. “This is unfortunate because badminton has a whole range of qualities that some sports do not and yet they enjoy greater spectator and sponsor participation.”

Why so? “I probably will point a finger at ‘packaging’. The sport needs proper packaging. We accept that badminton is an exquisite game with beautiful people playing it. Just look at the girls – they are beautiful. So we have to look at the image side, the presentation of the sport becomes very important. We need to incorporate the excitement and the beautiful people into one wholesome deal. And of course the TV and radio commentators can help. They are in the best position to inject ‘emotion’ and excitement through their presentation. Put all these together and we have a winner!”(Image : The multi-talented Sally in ‘pocho-pocho’)
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“The sport has the ingredients to win markets. The American market for instance is there for the asking because those in the West are basically sports-cultured. Badminton incorporates speed with aggression, agility with accuracy, stamina with intelligence and these are winning points in any market, let alone American”, says Sally.

Sally Yeh is conscious of her responsibility to the world body. “We need to change the mind-set of the public and our marketing strategy, create a new identity for the shuttle game – we are talking about a new awakening and I am here to help the IBF achieve that.” And Sally Yeh is a proven winner!

====== end feature ======

[DinkAlot]

Greetings,

I posted this feature in our CCC Badminton Club's thread.

I thought I will also post it here...

Sally Yeh says that Badminton keeps her trim and fit.

Cheers... chris@ccc


Nice find Chris, good article, thanks! :)

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

While surfing the Internet, I came across this article.

It's so strange that different people look at the game of Badminton so differently.

Cheers... chris@ccc

====== start article ======

I Need Badminton!!

Category: Sports (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.viewCategory&FriendID=82297005&BlogCategoryID=23)

Seriously, it's been so long since I've played badminton that I'm really starting to miss it. I've been sitting here in my room for what seems like forever trying to get my homework done. All of my friends are away at one college or another, I've only got a little over a month before I leave for South Africa and then it'll probably be two whole years before I get to play again!

This may sound a bit stupid, but when I'm playing badminton against someone of my own skill level it feels like a dance. Looking into their eyes from across the court and trying to read their moves. Each person moving their legs, swinging their arms in wide arcs across the sky, lunging this way and that, and when all is said and done, they breathlessly shake the other's hand and vow silently to themselves that they'll get better. I'll admit it's a bit of a perverted dance since they both move, yet they try to ruin the continuity of the other, but it's great all the same.

Daniel, Sunday 29-Oct-2006

====== truncated article ======

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

Found another article.

"An endorphin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin)-inducing activity that changed almost every aspect of my life" she said.

Cheers... chris@ccc

====== start article ======

Confessions of a Baddict*

http://previews.nvtech.com/04/tf05172/NVTech_vc012084.jpgI recently learned to play badminton. And I can’t stop myself from playing since. Three months ago, I enrolled in UP’s community sports program (http://chk.upd.edu.ph/), quite reluctantly though, because it entailed waking up early on a Saturday. But my good friends Noemi and Madel prodded me to join. And so I did. After all, I needed the exercise and shedding off a few pounds is not bad, too.

I never knew I’ll like it this much to the point that I think I’m addicted to it. I toured nearby courts from work– Toss and Play, Feathers and String, (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21210) and The Zone– Tuesday nights with friends from the media and senators’ staff. No matter how tiring the day had been, I have energy on reserve just for game sets.

Thinking of it now, I realize that badminton has assumed a bigger role in my life. It’s not only the chance to sweat it out and to make new friends, it’s the time away from everything that I am most grateful for while playing this sport. It’s a break from the demands of my work, a time off from the repetitive role as wife and mom, and a needed respite from the daily habit of entertaining what ifs in my life.

Badminton is my natural upper. An endorphin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin)-inducing activity that changed almost every aspect of my life: schedule (“Di ako pwede ng Tuesday and Saturday,”); budget (“Sa bonus, bibili ako ng gym shoes,”); alcohol intake (“I can’t have hang-over, have an early game tomorrow,”); motherhood (“Mommy, aalis ka na naman?”); sleep (Natutulog ka pa ba?); food intake (“Sayang ipinawis ko kung ikakain ko lang ng kanin,”); shopping (“Saglit lang ako sa Toby’s (http://www.tobys.com/default.asp) ha,”); and relationship (”Tigilan mo na ‘yan,”).

*Baddict: a fusion of the words badminton and addict

JotThings, Tuesday 31-Oct-2006

====== end article ======

[hiroisuke]

I love everything about it. Just entering a badminton gym, or hearing the noises before I enter or play a game is enough to get me excited and hyped up. Seeing someone who really has talent and is way better than me is also a great way to pump me up. Buying stuff too.:D

But the best of all is winning a hard-fought match with someone you know and is exactly of the same skill level you are. Doubles makes it sweeter, 'cause you need 4 ppl of the same skill level, and if the teamwork clicks, it looks great on film. And if it doesn't....it's always great for bloopers.:p

[smash_no26]

I'm 17 and I haven't been playing badminton for a long time since last week I got in my High school badminton team and played against one other high school.

I'm getting better at it and learning new skills every week. Sometimes badminton just drives me crazy and it's a good thing 'cause I love it.

[hiroisuke]

You just got on the team? Nice! I was kinda nervous during my first practice/tryout, didn't know if I'd make the team or not, or if I did, if I'd be a benchwarmer. Turns out, I actually made V2 Mixed! But anyways, remember to relax and have fun. Oh. Yeah. FUN! THAT WAS IT! BADMINTON IS FUN!

that' s why I love badminton.

[chris-ccc]

Hi smashed_no26 and hiroisuke,




I'm 17 and I haven't been playing badminton for a long time since last week I got in my High school badminton team and played against one other high school.

I'm getting better at it and learning new skills every week. Sometimes badminton just drives me crazy and it's a good thing 'cause I love it.

Congratulations for playing in your High School Badminton Team.






You just got on the team? Nice! I was kinda nervous during my first practice/tryout, didn't know if I'd make the team or not, or if I did, if I'd be a benchwarmer. Turns out, I actually made V2 Mixed! But anyways, remember to relax and have fun. Oh. Yeah. FUN! THAT WAS IT! BADMINTON IS FUN!

that' s why I love badminton.

Also, to congratulate you for making the V2 Mixed.



Yes, playing in a team can be great fun. :):):)

Cheers... chris@ccc

[Shuttle_Slicer]

The look on the faces of my opponents when i smash....and the sound my BG80's make...ahaha.

[joonu]

Everything associated with Badminton make me play the game. I hate only one thing in badminton-it's addictive nature.
But sorry,I turned an addict.

[hkhung]

The look on the faces of my opponents when i smash....

And the look of people's face when they cannot run no more.


and the sound my BG80's make...ahaha.

I have come across some people who are so hung up on the sound of shuttle impact as well as the feel of it.


Everything associated with Badminton make me play the game. I hate only one thing in badminton-it's addictive nature.
But sorry,I turned an addict.

Does anybody get upset if your clear does not reach its target eventhough you won a point?

Now that would be a true perfectionist. Addiction to perfection per se.

[chris-ccc]

Greetings,

Today, one player says he enjoys the chasing of the shuttle (as directed to the 4 corners of the court).

He finds exhilaration and invigoration while chasing the shuttle. Although tiring, he finds it enjoyable.

We hope that he will develop good and efficient footwork... usually players with better footwork get to become good Singles Players.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[juris]

The looks in the face of those you defeated......

[chris-ccc]

The looks in the face of those you defeated......


Hi juris,

Are you are one of those who loves having your opponents to suffer, rather that to enjoy??? :):D:p;):cool:

Cheers... chris@ccc

[juris]

Yes, hehe, but unfortunately, my opponents see that look in my face more ofetn :crying: :crying: :crying:

[Liquidsmash]

I love Badminton because it's simply the fastest sport on Earth. No waiting, it's just pure action all the way through.

You're the one controlling everything, or at least 1/2 of everything (in doubles, that is), and you get to blame yourself if you screw up.

I love the sound of smashing birds, it's just to smooth and sonic-boom like. Especially if it's a hard right-on smash.
I'm more of a control player, because I've always found that I can't really hit a bird very hard. I've always been one of those not so hard hitting people. I like to do a lot of deceptive shots though^^.

But most of all, Badminton is just plain addicting.

[hkhung]

I love the sound of smashing birds, it's just to smooth and sonic-boom like. Especially if it's a hard right-on smash.


Does it mean you do not nylon string or plastic shuttle?

[eMaAEgs]

One day I suddenly decided to do some racket sports. I wanted to go for tennis in the first place but found it too hard to bare the sunlight...Then it was the ease of finding an air-conditioned badminton court that attracted me -- in HK a badminton court is almost certainly available in 10 minutes' travel on foot or by means of cheap public transportation.

Then it was the 2004 Olympic Games that got me into playing serious badminton. The players moved so stylishly, their shots were just beautiful...they looked to me like dancing on the court!!! @_@
I wanted to be like them. And from that point I started to spend much more money into buying new equipments and hiring coaches. I was addicted ever since.

[joonu]

One day I suddenly decided to do some racket sports. I wanted to go for tennis in the first place but found it too hard to bare the sunlight...Then it was the ease of finding an air-conditioned badminton court that attracted me -- in HK a badminton court is almost certainly available in 10 minutes' travel on foot or by means of cheap public transportation.

Then it was the 2004 Olympic Games that got me into playing serious badminton. The players moved so stylishly, their shots were just beautiful...they looked to me like dancing on the court!!! @_@
I wanted to be like them. And from that point I started to spend much more money into buying new equipments and hiring coaches. I was addicted ever since.
Hi eMaAEgs,
You took a wise decision
How much you have improved during the last two years, that is, after watching the Olympic Games. Imitating pros before attaining the basic technics may do some harm. This is not an advice-only a personal opinion.

[eMaAEgs]

How much did I improve...well, from not knowing anything about badminton, being beaten down to 0-15 by my coach up to losing like 4-15, 5-15 to him now...LOL
I actually got a coach to teach me proper techniques quite early (before him there was my biology teacher who's a badminton lover..hehe).

[chris-ccc]

How much did I improve...well, from not knowing anything about badminton, being beaten down to 0-15 by my coach up to losing like 4-15, 5-15 to him now...LOL
I actually got a coach to teach me proper techniques quite early (before him there was my biology teacher who's a badminton lover..hehe).


Hi eMaAEgs,

It's good that you've gone to get a coach to teach you proper techniques and to acquire the necessary skills to enjoy better the Art of Playing Badminton.

Many players think that Badminton is just power and aggression, but when you know the inner Art of Badminton, you will be able to tame those aggressive players.




I started to spend much more money into buying new equipments and hiring coaches. I was addicted ever since.


For the much money for hiring coaches, don't forget that once you have acquired the skills... they stay with you for the rest of your life.

If you look at it this way...the money spent to learn the skills divided by the number of years you can enjoy Badminton with good skills, that $payment is really insignificant.

Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Many players think that Badminton is just power and aggression, but when you know the inner Art of Badminton, you will be able to tame those aggressive players.


"those aggressive player?" - remind me of the ones who like to smash from baseline and can't come to the net to get back their shot.

Quote:
I love the sound of smashing birds, it's just to smooth and sonic-boom like. Especially if it's a hard right-on smash.

Liquismash:

Does it mean you do not like nylon string or plastic shuttle because of the sound/impact/feel when you hit the shuttle?

CHris:

are you aware of this post about the discussion of badminton skill - brain or body (as in physical)?

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37846



For the much money for hiring coaches, don't forget that once you have acquired the skills... they stay with you for the rest of your life.

True, but only if you write down notes though.

[hiroisuke]

The smell of a new racket+case,
The sound of rackets popping when hitting the birdie
The sight of people dancing through the air and trading birdies
The feel of the birdie flying off the strings,
The taste of sweet victory and of bitter agony and defeat...

Drives me to play.

[siaoching]

I enjoy playing badminton, just because i enjoy with it, it's interesting.

And for me, as long as a guy is good in playing badminton, i'll pay more attention to him.:D :D That's why i feel that many badminton top player are handsome and cool while playing a the court. And i always not concern with badminton match which involve a girl, like woman single and double, even i am a girl.

Actually it's really hard ti describe why, just because i love it, therefore i play it:) :) :) :)

[K'Dash]

Hmm, I think it was the athleticness and quickness of Badminton that got me addicted, and I started seven years ago, when I was 8.
Also, I think it's the skill and tactics in Badminton which always forces me to play when there's an oppotunity to play...

[hiroisuke]

Once again, I forgot something: The attractive ladies...;) ;)

[hkhung]

You might have to "look" at tennis if you want attractice ladies.

Does badminton have someone as attratice as Kourikova and Sharapova?

[chris-ccc]

You might have to "look" at tennis if you want attractice ladies.

Does badminton have someone as attratice as Kourikova and Sharapova?


Hi hkhung,

I thought Rebecca Romijn is attractive.

You missed one of my posts...... that Rebecca Romijn is addicted to Badminton.

Cheers... chris@ccc

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Posted in Daily Shots on October 26, 2006 07:19 PM
Rebecca Romijn Uses badminton To Spice Things Up (http://www.shotsdaily.com/celebrities/rebecca_romijn_uses_badminton_to_spice_things_up.p hp) http://shotsdaily.com/celebrities/photos/Rebecca-Romijn-100.jpg (http://www.shotsdaily.com/celebrities/rebecca_romijn_uses_badminton_to_spice_things_up.p hp)

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell spice up their relationship by playing badminton.

The couple, who have been together since August 2004, say they're addicted to the racquet sport and love to play for hours.

Jerry revealed to People magazine, “I can't believe I'm saying this publicly but we play a lot of badminton."

X-Men star Rebecca added, “We can do it for an entire weekend. We'll play for four hours a day straight."

Jerry also revealed he and Rebecca have become addicted to ballroom dancing.

He confessed, “Rebecca and I are really into the TV show Dancing with the Stars.

We've been taking ballroom dance lessons as a result."

The pair, who are due to tie the knot, have decided to ditch lavish wedding plans for something more low-key.

Jerry explained, “It'll be something very small, with just our siblings. Rebecca has a sister and I have a brother."

Rebecca, 33, recently revealed she is desperate to start a family.

She explained, “I can't wait. It is actually getting to the point where I get tears in my eyes when I see a pregnant woman. Family is a priority for me." ...

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[hkhung]

Hi hkhung,

I thought Rebecca Romijn is attractive.

You missed one of my posts...... that Rebecca Romijn is addicted to Badminton.

What I mean, is an attractive professional badminton player.

Tell u what. If it comes down to badminton or ballroom dancing for Rebecca. I have a feeling dancing would win hands down.

Maybe badminton needs to be made into a much more hip sport like encouraging daunting and shouting (like tennis), modifying the net height (that was suggested in soccer), have giant billboard saying "great shot" (like cricket), encouraging extendede fist fights (from ice hockey).

What do you think?

[Russki Bear]

Hahahaha I think that you would be lynched anywhere near a court!

[Oggie]

What drives me to play Badmintion? Its a fun sport; its great way to have a sweat; it is also a good way of meeting people, especially girls :); and once you learn playing badminton the proper way, you'll be addicted. by 'addicted' means you can't wait to see if you've improved your game and see the results. but the bottomline is still it is a fun and competitive sport.

[chris-ccc]

What I mean, is an attractive professional badminton player.

Tell u what. If it comes down to badminton or ballroom dancing for Rebecca. I have a feeling dancing would win hands down.


Hi hkhung,

Talking about attractive players...... have you voted for our Miss CCC in the V8 Supercar Supergirl Championships?

This was posted in our CCC Badminton: General Forum, Post#2.
Link = http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38230

Cheers... chris@ccc





Hi players@ccc,


A good badminton friend, Lesley French, wrote me this mail.




====== start mail ======

Dear Chris,

Hope you are not overworking the kids. Taking your mind off badminton for a little bit, I would like it very much if you took a little time and voted for my daughter who is a finalist in the V8 Supercar Supergirl Championships. She is in the top six and is now going for people’s choice, the address www.v8supercar.com.au/v8supergirls/ (http://www.v8supercar.com.au/v8supergirls/)

If you could get all your friends to vote and I know you have many, that would be even sweeter.

Her name is ALYCIA FRENCH, hope you like the photos.

Regards,
Lesley

====== end mail ======





Some of you might remember Lesley, who came to play with us on the night we played our 1st Friendly Match against Highvale.


Anyway, Alycia is so beautiful that I have nominated her to be our own Miss CCC.


So... players@ccc, if you could also vote for her in the above link (the V8 Supercar Supergirl Championships), it would be even sweeter. :):):)


CCC will invite Alycia to come and play with us one Friday night.


Cheers... chris@ccc

[hkhung]

Maybe the secret of marketing badminton is the outfit!

anyone remember the cocktail dress pioneered by Mary Pierce in French Open not so long ago?

[Baddict_2006]

aside from the extreme cardio from the sport..cant explain the feeling of joy playing with friends and smashing the shuttlecock at the same time hehe!

[kubuk]

For me, my first Idol was Wong Choong Hann watching him play back in the 90's. Gets my competitive spirit up, and the girl I like plays badminton too.

[azabaz_ipoh]

i just love it. i can't put a finger on one specific thing. the best feeling is when you play with an equal opponent and you had to run for every shuttle and yet you are smiling all the way because it is so enjoyable. even if you lose, you are still so satisfied that it does not matter. when i can't play, i anticipate the next time i will get to play. hitting a deceptive shot and fooling my opponents are nice. hitting a tumbling net shot (and believe me, i seldom get to do those since i am not very good) is a hoot. hitting a smash that just feels right, are very enjoyable. i love everything about badminton. even watching people who are really good at it is enjoyable to me. :D

[Baddict_2006]

one more thing..those pretty gurls that play so good..i like watching them play and that drives me to play more!hahahaha!

[skunklover]

the awesome control and netplay!

[cooler]

my car drives me to badminton...:~

[azabaz_ipoh]

my car drives me to badminton...:~

that is an awesome, awesome! reply. :d:D:D:D

[Smichz]

Well,at first,it's more of a willingness to beat my dad's friends,since they r always showing their unwillingness to play seriously whenever they're playing with me.I wanna show them..=)

[chris-ccc]

my car drives me to badminton...:~



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Hahaha cooler, I thought you are the one driving the car, not the car driving you. :D:D:D
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[AznAndrew]

What drives me most about badminton is how once you step onto a court and start playing your hardest, you seem to forget about everything else, and just simply have fun.

Being able to play for my highschool team in cities this year as a junior playing seniors was exhilarating. I was actually able to win a few games! It just shows how much improvement i've made over the past couple years.

I used to be the kind of guy who just hit the bird, satisfied whenever it got over. Now, i'm able to actually control where it goes. I think it's amazing to see the progress you've made.

[chris-ccc]

What drives me most about badminton is how once you step onto a court and start playing your hardest, you seem to forget about everything else, and just simply have fun.



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This is so true. ;););)

Once you step onto a court and start playing your hardest, you seem to forget about everything else, and just simply want to have fun.
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[7SamuraiX]

For me, a few reasons:

- To play interesting matches agaisnt gud opponents

- To reach a even higher level while playing

- To create new techniques, even "unreturnable" ones

- Become the best in the world!!:D

- Become the "Emperor of the courts" , dominating all in my way, nyahaha:D

[FEND.]

Used to be about competition, then it just all faded away.

Wasn't worth it in the end. swapped to other activities.

[Amin Khalili]

Well,at first,it's more of a willingness to beat my dad's friends,since they r always showing their unwillingness to play seriously whenever they're playing with me.I wanna show them..=)
Almost same as me , but the different is my dad always show his willing to play for serious if fight with me . I always lose , I can say I win a match with my dad before . Well , I keep try again and again , but this Saturday/Sunday , I make sure that I'll win!

[chris-ccc]

Used to be about competition, then it just all faded away.

Wasn't worth it in the end. swapped to other activities.



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Hi FEND.

Great to find you back at Badminton Central. :):):)

I still remember the last time when we talked about competitions. It was about some cards competition that you were going to compete in.

Come back to Badminton. It is where you can get some physical exercise.
IMHO, playing cards causes obesity. :p:p:p
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[silentheart]

Usually, your parents drives you to practice when you are young. Since you are still too young to drive. When you get to high school, usually the bus driver. As you get older and makes more money, either yourself or your spouse drive you in a nicer car. When you get to 50s, you hope to have a driver to drive you in a Benz. when you get to 70, why are you still play badminton? Ohhhhh... on a Wii... Got it...:confused::eek::D

[ctjcad]

.."What", not "Who"...:p

[SuperBird]

one more thing..those pretty gurls that play so good..i like watching them play and that drives me to play more!hahahaha!

Pretty girls cannot play badminton, they afraid their nails going to break. :crying:

Where do you find pretty girls playing badminton? :D

So far at my Gym ABC: 1 out of 20, there is OK looking asian girls
1 out of 100, there is 1 hot girl--Yeah playing with high Heels & short skirt....:eek::D Wow..cannot believe she can run in them High heels.....

[FEND.]

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Hi FEND.

Great to find you back at Badminton Central. :):):)

I still remember the last time when we talked about competitions. It was about some cards competition that you were going to compete in.

Come back to Badminton. It is where you can get some physical exercise.
IMHO, playing cards causes obesity. :p:p:p
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I'm still ~50odd kg only lol. I do keep in shape. I stil enjoy my card competitions though I've stopped majority of it just to finish up my university now. Should be done by end of the year.

Picked up a few other things also. Thought I'd drop by once again!

Btw that shiny new Carlton Racquet might tempt me to get back into badminton... mmm

[chris-ccc]

I'm still ~50odd kg only lol. I do keep in shape. I stil enjoy my card competitions though I've stopped majority of it just to finish up my university now. Should be done by end of the year.

Picked up a few other things also. Thought I'd drop by once again!

Btw that shiny new Carlton Racquet might tempt me to get back into badminton... mmm



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:D:D:D Hahaha... So let the shiny Carlton racket drive you back to Badminton. :D:D:D
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[Amin Khalili]

I saw many girl playing badminton~But they are a noob and they wont stay it playing it ....

[kazibul]

coz i'm only good in badminton.....other sports sucks...

[chris-ccc]

I saw many girl playing badminton~But they are a noob and they wont stay it playing it ....



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Well, if they don't enjoy playing Badminton anymore, they won't stay on playing it.
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[ah_lee_ba_ba]

I play it because, Badminton is one of the sport which actually dont have any advantage according to size or shape? regardless of race? ( not raising race issue here) my race referring to western Caucasian tends to have taller and bigger size. Yet we can see that badminton not entirely dominated by eastern. That is why I like this very 'interesting' sports.

[yellowduck]

i love badminton and i hope i can continue playing well into my old age. lets see whats great about it:
-its cardio plus aerobics, probably the most complete sport to stay fit
-its like playing chess towards the end of a marathon
-u get to meet lots of hot women
-take out your aggression, n i believe the competitive part somehow provides a sort of mental comfort after a game.

-lots of fun shopping for new racquets n gear
-n theres an amazing forum to keep me occupied at work

[chris-ccc]

i love badminton and i hope i can continue playing well into my old age. lets see whats great about it:
-its cardio plus aerobics, probably the most complete sport to stay fit
-its like playing chess towards the end of a marathon
-u get to meet lots of hot women
-take out your aggression, n i believe the competitive part somehow provides a sort of mental comfort after a game.

-lots of fun shopping for new racquets n gear
-n theres an amazing forum to keep me occupied at work



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I have found that many chess players do play Badminton, and they mainly enjoy playing Singles. They play the game of Singles with the same approach when playing chess: "If you do this, I will do that" (a very tactical game).
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[yellowduck]

yes chris, same approach as chess. except its so quick and most times im panting, so its playing chess with the subconscious. i need to tell u tho, my chess sucks... n i havent played since i was a kid. i do enjoy playing singles much much more than doubles. doubles is more like a social thing for me.

[chris-ccc]

yes chris, same approach as chess. except its so quick and most times im panting, so its playing chess with the subconscious. i need to tell u tho, my chess sucks... n i havent played since i was a kid. i do enjoy playing singles much much more than doubles. doubles is more like a social thing for me.



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Some say that Doubles games require speed and aggression, while Singles games require stamina and patience.
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[yuenie]

I love badminton because I get a rush out of playing it for long periods of time. I don't notice myself getting tired until someone actually forces me to sit down and rest, or perhaps when it's been 3 straight hours of intense playing.

Plus this is the only sport that I'm actually competent at and can advance myself in. I've always liked tennis, and have started playing tennis before badminton, but I've always remained horrible at tennis.

[chris-ccc]

I love badminton because I get a rush out of playing it for long periods of time. I don't notice myself getting tired until someone actually forces me to sit down and rest, or perhaps when it's been 3 straight hours of intense playing.



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Hi yuenie,

You are probably a Doubles player in Badminton. :):):)

Tennis is quite different from Badminton, in terms of recovery time.

In Tennis, you get longer periods of rest in-between rallies. In Badminton, it's go go go, much less time to recover in-between rallies.
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[Addict123]

Addicted? Who's addicted? We could stop anytime if we wanted to.

I love it because

- I love the technical aspects (how to hit, how to move) but also the pure energy you have to expend (running, jumping) for a long time.
- It has a medium learning curve; i.e., at all moments there is the feeling that you achieved something, but there's still always more to learn.
- Personal effort is rewarded as much as team building (=> doubles).
- Overall community. You meet new people, and most are eager to keep in contact because everyone needs a diversity of other players! I've done several sports (mostly outdoor like biking, climbing etc.) where people are much more egoistical, basically just taking someone else along when they need someone to drive a car or something like that.
- It keeps me healthy (at least more than if I'd just be sitting the whole day) and is relatively harmless (i.e., if I injure me, a doctor is quick at hand, and it's not like I'm stranded outdoors in the cold during the night without something to eat or drink ;-) ).

[Novitano]

I remember I first started playing cause the girl I used to like played. ^^;

But after playing little by little, I think what really keeps me going is intense rallies. There's just something about going back and forth so quickly, and that final moment of relief as the bird hits the floor. No better feeling in the world. (:

[chris-ccc]

I remember I first started playing cause the girl I used to like played. ^^;

But after playing little by little, I think what really keeps me going is intense rallies. There's just something about going back and forth so quickly, and that final moment of relief as the bird hits the floor. No better feeling in the world. (:
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Now you know why Badminton is the world's fastest racket sport. :):):)

It's known that;

* Badminton - the record smash is 414 kilometers an hour
* Squash - 276 km/h
* Tennis - 249 km/h

Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_world's_fastest_racket_sport
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[Gicutzu]

I remember I first started playing cause the girl I used to like played. ^^;

lol I would totally do something like this


Anyway, I play badminton because I feel it's unique in many ways.

[chris-ccc]

lol I would totally do something like this


Anyway, I play badminton because I feel it's unique in many ways.
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You said that Badminton is unique in many ways? :):):)

Hope you can tell us some of your reasons. ;););)
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[Gicutzu]

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You said that Badminton is unique in many ways? :):):)

Hope you can tell us some of your reasons. ;););)
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I was sure I would have to explain :p

Well, first off, there's the shuttlecock: unique look, unique flight path, nothing like a ball at all.

Then, there are the technical aspects: it's unlike any other racket sport as far as hitting techniques go, as well as far as footwork goes.

Then, it is a sport which requires and combines so many aspects: technique, tactics, agility, strength, fitness...

It is also a sport where you don't have the traditional "rich" countries who dominate, like in many other sports (USA, Germany, France, Spain, etc.) - instead, you have an Asian dominated sport with a bit of Denmark thrown into the mix, which I think is very interesting.

I just woke up so maybe I couldn't think of some things on the spot :D

[chris-ccc]

I just woke up so maybe I couldn't think of some things on the spot :D
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Thanks for your reasons.

One of the best things I like is the shuttlecock doesn't roll away at the end of a rally. :cool::cool::cool:
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[Tactim]

Reasons why I play badminton.... I think one of the things that drives me to keep coming back is because of the backhand shot =). I love improving the stroke through watching various videos (taufik hidayat clips of course) and basically I want to turn it into as much of a weapon as opposed to a last-resort bail out shot so you can use more forehands (though technically that's how badminton SHOULD be played, the part about the forehands anyway).

The other part about badminton I really like is just waiting for the moments where you pull off immortal shots that require super reflexes. Honestly it makes me feel like a pro when someone's at the net, goes in for the kill and smashes it, only for you to catch it inches from the ground and return above or past your opponent's head in a split second, leaving them in awe and disbelief. That's just one example but anything around those lines just keeps me coming back because you know how hard it is to do and the fact that you can do it makes you feel like a pro player, even if it's just for a brief second =p.

[Badmintan]

I didn't choose to play badminton, badminton choose me. :D

[MightyMiles]

I recently posted a survey on this forum and this is what I found- feel free to continue adding to the survey. I will continue to monitor the results, it takes about 3 min:https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5Jd25xV2VpbDVYazVVN1p3T1VaM0E6M Q

Summary of badminton survey:

We conducted an online survey of badminton players. The players were mainly badminton enthusiasts from the Boston area but we also had input from the global badminton community. We had 29 respondents to the

86% were between 21 and 50 years old.
66% of respondents were male.
48% were asian and 76% were non-american.
The majority were students of some sort with a high number of professionals working in technology or as analysts.
52% played no other sports.
69% said they were loyal to one badminton club.
In order of importance for what they want in a badminton club they ranked:
1. community to play with
2. modern clean facilities
3. close to home
4. price of play
5. coaching staff

Here the two most telling data points were that community was valued most highly and coaching staff was the least important.

93% of those who knew Boston Badminton knew due to word of mouth.

When asked how they envisioned an ideal badminton club they ranked to following as such, from most important to least important:
1. flexible hours
2. convenient location
3. low prices
4. great coaches
5. merchandise

When asked about the important elements of a badminton class the response ranked the following from most important to least important:
1. reputation of coach
2. flexible class times
3. low price
4. class size
5. proximity to residence

72% said they would travel more than 20 miles to play at a good facility.
55% of respondents play more than 3x per week.

This is a summary to give insight into what badminton players perceive. This will help in marketing.