What is the difference between badminton and Crossminton?

What is the difference between badminton and Crossminton?

Crossminton (also called Speed Badminton or Speedminton) is a racquet sport, an outdoor version of Badminton, predominantly played individually between two players. The ball used is called a speeder and is heavier than a conventional badminton shuttlecock, so it can be used in the wind.

How do you play Crossminton?

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What is the difference between Speedminton and badminton?

Speedminton is a form of badminton played without a net. It is faster than ordinary badminton. It combines rules from different sports like badminton, squash and tennis. Speed Badminton can be played outside and inside, the court can be painted or pegged off.

In which country did Crossminton originate?

Bill Brandes from Berlin, Germany created the first prototypes, of what today is known as the Speeder, around the year 2000. Based on his invention of an outdoor wind resistant birdie, the company Speedminton GmbH took the idea over in 2003 and developed a game which is today known as Crossminton.

Why is Crossminton played?

Crossminton can be played on half of a tennis court which can easily be modified with elastic lines. Match Speeders are used for normal games. The aim of the game is to reach the square of the opposite player with the speeder. If the speeder falls outside the opposite square, the other side gains a point.

How is speedminton served?

To serve, you let the speeder drop from hip level and hit it as it falls. Overhead service, either standing or with a flying jump, is only permitted from the back service line. The losing side always has the first service in the next game. Every volley counts, unless it has to be repeated.

How big is a speedminton court?

18 ft x 18 ft
The game is very easy to set up and there is no net required; the court is composed of two 18 ft x 18 ft squares with a distance of 42 ft in between. The Speeder® (birdie) is designed for indoor and outdoor play. Rather than a tennis ball or a shuttlecock (or birdie), a “Speeder®” is used in Crossminton.

Where was speedminton created?

Berlin
Invented in Berlin, Speedminton® (also called Speed-Badminton) has since conquered the whole world. The game is reminiscent of a mix of tennis, squash and of course badminton. It is mostly played outdoors, because the balls can easily fly 13 metres and the 5mx5m playing courts can be easily laid out. There’s no net.

Can you use a squash racket for speedminton?

Can I use squash or speedminton rackets for both sports? – Quora. you actually can, as speedminton combines the best of Tennis, Squash and Badminton into a game that you can play anywhere, anytime! Of course you can!

What 3 pieces of equipment are needed for speedminton?

Getting to know Speedminton® – Anywhere, Anytime With your Speedminton® equipment, you can play anywhere and anytime! All you need is two rackets, a Speeder™ and there you go. The Speeder™ is specially designed for outdoor play, wind resistant up to wind force 4 and a stable flight path up to 100 feet.

What is speedminton played with?

Speedminton® developed a unique new racket game, Crossminton – a combination of tennis, badminton, and squash. It is played without a net which allows you to play everywhere (beach, park, street, backyard, even in water!) and due to the Night Speeder™, day and night!

When was Crossminton created?

Crossminton

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Abbreviation	ICO
Founded	25 August 2011
Type	Federation of national associations
Legal status	Governing body of crossminton