Badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport that can be played both indoors and outdoors, either as singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side). It is known for its speed, agility, and precision.
Basic Rules to play Badminton in Sports Academies
Objective: The aim is to score points by hitting a shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent’s half of the court such that they cannot return it.
Scoring: A match consists of the best of three games to 21 points. Players score points by winning rallies, and a rally is won when the shuttlecock lands in the opponent’s court or if the opponent makes a fault.
Service: The game starts with a serve, and the server must hit the shuttlecock below waist height. In singles, the serve must be diagonal; in doubles, it must land within the designated service area.
Faults: Common faults include hitting the shuttlecock out of bounds, not clearing the net, or double hitting.
General Pricing Structure
Off-Peak Hours: Usually cheaper, often during weekdays or early mornings. Rates can range from $10 to $20 per hour.
Peak Hours: Typically evenings and weekends. Rates can range from $20 to $40 per hour.
Monthly Membership: Can range from $50 to $150, depending on the facility.
Annual Membership: Can range from $500 to $1,500.
Group Sessions: Rates might be slightly lower per person, often ranging from $5 to $15 per person per hour.
Age Group Specific Pricing
Children and Youth:: These can be as low as $5 to $15 per hour.
Adults: which can be $15 to $40 per hour during peak times.
Seniors: similar to youth rates, ranging from $5 to $20 per hour.
Pricing from Different Regions
Urban Areas:Higher rental charges due to higher demand and operating costs. Hourly rates can be $20 to $40 during peak hours.
Memberships might be more expensive, ranging from $100 to $200 monthly.
Suburban and Rural Areas:
Generally lower rates, often $10 to $25 per hour.
Memberships can be more affordable, ranging from $50 to $100 monthly.
Specialty Facilities:
High-end or specialized badminton clubs might have higher rates, reflecting the quality of amenities and coaching staff.
Rates could be $30 to $50 per hour, with memberships ranging from $150 to $300 monthly.
There are formats for various age groups catering for skill levels, age group, level of commitment and other social, cultural and geographic considerations.
Badminton
Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport played using shuttlecocks. It’s known for its dynamic gameplay and requires agility, precision, and quick reflexes.
History
Origins: The game originated in India, where it was known as “Poona.” British army officers stationed in India took the game back to England in the mid-19th century.
Development: The Duke of Beaufort introduced the game at his estate, Badminton House, in Gloucestershire, giving the sport its current name.
Governance: The Badminton World Federation (BWF), founded in 1934, is the international governing body.
Rules
Objective: The aim is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and into the opponent’s court. Points are scored when the opponent fails to return the shuttlecock or hits it out of bounds.
Scoring: A match is typically best of three games. Each game is played to 21 points, and a player must win by a margin of two points if the score reaches 20-20.
Serving: Serves must be delivered underhand and below the waist. The serve alternates between players every time a point is scored by the serving side.
Court: The court is rectangular, measuring 13.4 meters long and 5.18 meters wide for singles and 6.1 meters wide for doubles. The net is 1.55 meters high at the edges and 1.524 meters high at the center.
