My sister’s apartment complex has a resident’s badminton court, and I’ve been playing every day with my brother-in-law since arriving in Malaysia.
The last time I played was more than a decade ago, and the time before that was yet another decade, so I feel like I’m discovering the sport for the first time.
It’s such a great mix of cardio, strategy, and technique. The scoring—first to 21 points, and a point being won after every serve—is really simple and leads to fluid games.
I also feel it’s far easier to understand the quirks and idiosyncrasies of your opponent when playing badminton than when compared to other racket sports such as tennis, squash, or table tennis,
I’m going to find courts close to home once I’m back in London, as the cardio is definitely more fun than the treadmill!