Speedminton, new in Germany

[danbelcher]

has anyone heard about the new sport speedminton in Germany

[danbelcher]

try this link......

http://www.speedminton.com

[GeorgeFrith]

Looks exciting and I 'm sure would appeal to the young.

Probably more suited to the US market, but we'll see if it gains popularity on a worldwide basis but I don't think so in my lifetime!

[Admiral]

George, i cannot get onto the link...what is it all about?

[Michael Banks]

What a fascinating game! It would imagine it would be seen as a little irreverent for the UK, but I reckon over a few years it could become very popular especially as no net is required. Has that surfer and urban feel to it, no whites allowed :)

[Admiral]

Can you please explain the game Mike...

[Michael Banks]

- from the speedminton site -



THE COURTS

The Easy Court
This portable court allows you to set up just about anywhere outside. Ideal for grass, the beach or street play. The Easy Court comes with rubber lines and corner anchors. Squares are 18' wide, 42' apart.


Use a Tennis Court
Competitive match play can easily be played on a standard tennis court (No net required). Simply extend the center lines to the edges to create a 18'x18' square. Two matches can be played at once, or four players can play doubles.



SERVICE

* Players draw for service (winner may elect to serve or receive, or choose to play at a particular end of the court; loser makes remaining choice).
* Player who scores serves next point.
* Server must be behind front service line, and speeder must be hit below the server's waist with racquet head below server's hand (overhead service permitted behind back service line).


SCORING

* Once Speeder is in play, point continues with players attempting to hit Speeder back and forth.
* Player wins point by hitting Speeder to the floor or ground of opponent's "box" (the line is considered to be in bounds), or if opponent fails to keep Speeder in play.
* First side scoring 15 points wins a game, unless both sides reach 14 points. In this case, play continues until one side achieves a two- point advantage, and the side that is trailing has the serve.
* A Speed Badminton match is played as best-of-five games, with losing side having first service in next game.
* Players change sides after each game.


DOUBLES

* The doubles match is played on two adjacent Speed Courts.
* Players draw for service (winner may elect to serve or receive, or choose to play at a particular end of the court; loser makes remaining choice).
* Players always serve cross-court diagonally, beginning from the right-hand "box".
* Points are awarded just as in singles play.
* When serving side scores, it retains serve and switches "boxes" for next point, while opponents remain in same positions.
* Once serve has been returned, all players can move freely.
* When returning side scores, it has the serve, and player in right- hand "box" serves first.
* Teams must alternate servers each time it wins back the serve, regardless of which "box" each is playing.

[Admiral]

what's all the fuss about?

[Michael Banks]

When you get a chance look at the website and then you'll get a feel for the game.

[hilly1285]

Aslong as Maria Sharapova is endorsing it - i will deffo play ;)

[gazz16]

sharapovo plays it......mmmmmm ill watch her more than the sport

speedminton......sounds cool (joke) i think ill stick with good ole badminton