description Ball badminton Overview
Ball badminton is a racquet sport that originated in Tanjore, in southern India, and was being played by 1856. Players use racquets to strike a yellow wool ball over a net on a rectangular court measuring 12 by 24 metres. The sport differs from shuttlecock badminton through its use of a wool ball and is classified among Indian stick and racquet sports.
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Where did ball badminton originate?
Ball badminton originated in Tanjore in southern India. Historical accounts record the sport being played there by 1856.
What ball is used in ball badminton?
Players use a yellow wool ball rather than a feather shuttlecock. The ball is struck with racquets over a net.
How large is a ball badminton court?
The court is rectangular and measures 12 by 24 metres. Players hit the yellow wool ball across the net during rallies.
How is ball badminton different from badminton?
Ball badminton uses a wool ball instead of a shuttlecock and has its own court and playing rules. It developed as a distinct racquet sport in India, even though both games involve striking an object over a net.
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