Safety tips for badminton players

Badminton, a racquet sport, has its origination from Greece, and this game was brought to England and made popular by the British military officers stationed in India during 18th century. In the initial the stage the game was played with a ball made of cardboard and wool, which was later replaced by shuttlecock, and earlier this sport was called as shuttlecock or battledore, and in 1873 its got its new name 'badminton'. This sport is played on a rectangular court divided into half by a net, and the standard size of the court is 44 feet long and 17 feet wide for singles and 20 feet for doubles.

Badminton is relatively a safe sport but one can't be guaranteed that no injury would happen during a game play. In a match a player covers almost half a mile of a territory and he/she is bound to experience motion-related injuries due to the quick stops and starts. There are many who like to take badminton as their profession and if you are one among them then it is better to be well informed of the how to prevent injuries.

Unlike other sports, badminton doesn't require much of safety accessories except for two, say shoes and goggles. As said above you may be have to stop and start quick but this may lead to slipping, so to avoid this you need a pair of shoes that ensure you of optimal slip-free grip. Badminton goggles may not be much needed for singles play but for doubles it is must as there are high possibilities of badminton racquet to come in contact with you or your partner. Apart from these two basic badminton safety accessories, it is wise to carry medically essential supplies such as knee braces and bandages.

Check out some more tips on how to prevent injuries during a badminton match. Warming up before the game, like jogging or running for about 15 minutes, is ideal. After this, start with your stretching exercises that focus on your shoulders, knees, and then on legs, all for up to 15 minutes. It is better to wear a warm-up suit while during this exercise session to stay cool. Continuing this is a rally for about 10 minutes, now you are ready to take up the game.

Also, take breaks in between the game, which let you stay hydrated and this is vital in outdoor games. If it is a doubles play then discuss with your partner and set strategies to avoid collisions.

Follow these tips, buy proper gamecraft badminton set and have a safe game play.