What is Speedminton similar to?
Crossminton / Speedminton Crossminton (also called Speed Badminton or Speedminton) is a racket sport, an outdoor version of Badminton, predominantly played individually between two players. The sport has its origin from badminton, with modifications to make it suitable for playing in outdoor conditions.
Is Speedminton like 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. Today, Speedminton is played all around the world.
What score is Speedminton?
16 points
A game ends when one player reaches 16 points. If the score is tied at 15 or greater, play continues until one player has a 2 point advantage. A match consists of 3 wins (best of 5).
Can you play Speedminton anywhere?
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!
What equipment is needed for Speedminton?
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 the ball called in Speedminton?
The Speedminton Ball (Speeder) is very similar to a shuttlecock or a badminton ball. However, the Speedminton Ball (Speeder) was made shorter, heavier and narrower than a badminton ball.
Who invented speedminton?
Inventor Bill Brandes
Speedminton originated in Berlin and continues to have its greatest popularity in Germany. Inventor Bill Brandes (who initially called the game Shuttle Ball) was frustrated by one of the problems posed by outdoor badminton: the light weight of the bird allows for wind to affect its flight.
How many people play speedminton recreationally?
Speedminton® a short history Crossminton is conquering the world. More than 2.5 Million recreational players, most of them in Europe.
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 squares
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.
Can you play Speedminton with squash rackets?
Who invented Speedminton?
