Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the ground, and each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net.

As one of the most popular sports that is steadily gaining a lot of followers, badminton is a great game of speed, precision, and awareness. A lot of people from many different age groups find that playing badminton is a great form of exercise and a way to relieve stress and tension. The sport is now quite popular in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world due to its simplicity, ease of play, and ability to be played in doubles, which is two pairs playing against each other on opposing sides of the net. This is why a lot of badminton courts can be found nowadays dotting the cities. A lot of sports complexes and larger gyms are now renovating their spaces in order to include badminton courts within their walls, as the demand for playing areas have increased significantly over the past few years.

come in two varieties. One type is the singles court, while the other is the doubles court. Occasionally, you may find badminton courts that have markings for both singles and doubles games. Generally this is fine for badminton players who are only looking for exercise and fun, but take note that doubles courts have to be around 3 feet wider than singles courts.