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This Bangalore Based Engineer Cycles All The Way From Vijayanagar To ITPL For Work

Do you remember the last time you took out a cycle and went on a ride? Most of us gave up on the habit of cycling as we grew up. When we were kids we couldn’t wait to learn to cycle and get the coolest one in the entire neighbourhood. It was such a pride and it kept us engaged all day. Little did we know about the benefits cycling filled us with back then.

As we grew up, the cycle just became a thing of the past and motorcycles and cars took over. Even in today’s scenario where people prefer to buy Harley Davdisons and BMWs, some people take their cycle’s out for work. Why? Because Cycle is Pure Love. One such person, whom I had the privilege to meet was Adarsh Shetkar.

Cycling all the way

A Project Manager at Hewlett-Packard, Adarsh is nothing short of being awesome. He is one of the very cool dudes from corporates who doesn’t mind taking his cycle to work. He cycles all the way from Vijayanagar (where he resides) to his workplace at ITPL, Whitefield at least once in a week. This means he covers a distance of about 30 km on his way to work.

Adarsh in his good old cycling days

A cyclist who was an active participant in various cycling events organised across India turned his way around by choosing to photograph for cycling events instead. Adarsh adds how photography has become an important part of his life too.

I used to participate in cycling events before. Now I’ve turned into a photographer for these events, the main event being Tour of Nilgiris. I’m also one of the organisers.

says Adarsh about the annual cycling tournament, Tour of Nilgiris which happens every December.

Tour of Nilgiris

Tour of Nilgiris covers three different states Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu which includes 1000+ kilometres. The maximum number of riders allowed to participate in this event is 120 or below so if you are looking to be a part of this event, then hurry up and register before the slots are filled.

Cycling is not just a leisure activity right now. Some people want to be trained in this activity professionally and be a part of events while some find it a better activity to get fit and shed some weight. The perspective that cycling has gained over the years is pretty much diversified. For an activity that was considered just a mode of transportation to becoming one of the most preferred sport, Cycling has come a long way and this is what Adarsh had to say:

I think Cycling has really picked up in the recent years. When I travel in Bangalore and get caught up in the traffic, I see a lot of people pedalling through and that’s a good sight to watch.

Get! Set! Cycle!

Every cycling trip is a dream. It not only helps boost your strength as a cyclist but it also helps you discover a lot of things beyond beauty. I couldn’t help but ask Adarsh to recall about his most memorable trip and guess what he said? It was God’s own country – KERALAAAAA! What caught his heart was the scenic beauty of the state, the serenity, the people and the peace you get out of exploring every bit of the greenery. So if you are looking to explore the nature and you have no idea where to go, you know now.

Cycling has numerous health benefits. It helps you strengthen your muscles and tones your body. Moreover, it is a whole lot fun. You can go out for cycling as a bunch and explore various places. Cycling is much more than just an activity.

says Adarsh on why people should go out and cycle more often. An hour of Cycling a day chases out a million diseases away. Well, I just made it up. But I’m sure that by taking time out to go cycle you are gonna feel a lot happier than before. It is any day better than hitting the gym and doing boring workouts. Go out and get one with nature. Get back to your roots. Explore the child in you.

Also Cycling saves a lot of fuel and reduces pollution right?

You might also like: It Started With Just 7 Friends And After 4 years It Became A Family Of 19k: Virander Sirohi’s Bangalore Trekking Club (BTC)

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Want Some Expert Basketball Tips? Here You Go!

To become a professional basketball player requires immense skill, dedication, and hours and hours of practice. And even with all of this, most people don’t make it to the top.

But even if you’re playing basketball as a hobby or to stay fit, it’s important to continuously improve your skills and get better at the game. This will allow you to push your body and enjoy the game to the fullest. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are a few tips that will help you improve at basketball.

1) Pay Attention To Posture

When you’re dribbling, defending, or even taking a shot, it’s important to pay attention to your body posture. You have to learn to stay low when necessary and always avoid dribbling above the middle of your thigh. By cleaning up your posture and ensuring that your body is close to the ball at all times, you can drastically improve your control.

2) Dribble…. A Lot!

Most players still don’t know how to dribble a ball properly. And most intermediate players still haven’t mastered the technique yet.

Dribbling constitutes most of the game, and by learning the technique properly you can help your team win the game. So whenever you’ve got some free time, pick up a basketball and practice your dribble. Alternate between hands and walk around while dribbling so you get a feel for the game.

Also read: 4 Basic BasketBall Dribbles

3) Practice Layups

Layups are an integral part of the game as they help you travel across the court quickly before scoring a basket. They also allow you to set up shots and provide assists to your teammates when the opponent has a strong defence.

By learning to perform a layup properly, you can help improve your team’s chances of winning the game. This is why it’s best to practice layups with both hands, to develop better ball control.

4) Practice The Shuffle Step

Most defenders don’t focus too much on their footwork when in reality it’s probably the most important aspect of defending in basketball. To improve your footwork, you need to learn what’s called the shuffle step. To do this exercise, run sideways across the court multiple times till you get the hang of it. Running sideways while defending will allow you to keep your eye on the ball at all times.

5) Don’t Jump Around Too Much!

This tip may sound odd considering that basketball involves a lot of jumping. But when you’re defending, try to jump only when absolutely necessary. You don’t want to jump every time an opponent attempts to shoot because in the air it’s almost impossible to change direction. By staying on the ground longer, you can respond to an opponent’s movements a lot easier.

Find A Team

These are a few tips to help improve your game. But if you really want to get better at basketball, find a group of people to practice with, and play a game at the end of every training session.

This will keep you motivated and improve your gameplay constantly.

You might also like: 6 Interesting Basketball Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

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5 Non Marking Shoes For The Intermediates Of Badminton

Badminton is nothing without the right footwork. And to improve your footwork, you’ll need shoes that will allow you to focus on your technique and push your skills to the next level.

For those of you who have been playing for awhile now (say a year or two), it’s important that you get yourself a pair of professional, non-marking badminton shoes. This will help you improve your game, and at an intermediate level, you need the right equipment to complement your skills.

If you aren’t sure where to look, here is a list of non-marking badminton shoes that are perfect for intermediate players.

1) Yonex SHB 34EX

Cost: Rs. 2599

A key feature in this Yonex shoe is the cushioned sole, which is specially designed to absorb shocks and reverse the impact felt so that a player can smoothly transfer their energy from one movement to another.

It’s got a great grip and is extremely comfortable to wear. Available anywhere between Rs. 2,599 and Rs. 3,890, these shoes are perfect for those of you serious about playing badminton.

Buy it on Amazon.

2) Li Ning AYTL063 

Cost: Rs. Rs. 6299

The Chinese genius badminton company, Li Ning, offers these stylish shoes at the price of Rs. 6,299. While this may be on the higher side of the budget, shoes of this quality are rare to come by, and almost impossible to find at this price.

With a cushioned rubber sole and a well-designed insole, these shoes are to die for.

Buy it from Amazon.

3) Li Ning Titan Plus Shoes

Cost: Rs. 2499

Another shoe from the badminton giant, the Titan Plus can be availed at a price of just Rs. 2,499. It’s got a shock-absorbing, rubber sole that’s sure to help reverse any energy you put into your footwork, giving you a sort of ease with your movements.

The upper part of the shoe is designed with microfiber, so if you’re searching for a pair of durable badminton shoes, this one is definitely for you!

Buy it on Amazon.

4) ILARTE Men badminton Shoes

Cost: Rs. 1199

This pair of shoes is made of polyurethane, so you can be sure that they’re extremely durable and will last through at least a hundred intense sessions. At the price of just Rs. 1,199, these are perhaps the cheapest intermediate badminton shoes on the market right now.

These shoes also come with a cushioned insole, for extra comfort.

Buy it here on Amazon.

5) Puma Men’s Veloz Indoor Shoes

Cost: Rs. 3250

This pair of shoes from Puma can be worn during games and even when you’re simply going out for a walk or to meet friends.

Be sure to allow these shoes to air out after a few games, so they can deodorise and retain their original shape once again. If you’re willing to spend a little more money on your shoes, consider this pair, which costs between Rs. 3,250 and Rs. 4,959.

Buy it on Amazon

Shop Around!

These are a few intermediate badminton shoes that you can buy online, but they aren’t the only ones! Before you spend any money, be sure to look around and find the perfect pair of shoes before making an investment.

Happy shopping!

You might also like: 5 Must-Own Non Marking Badminton Shoes For The Beginners

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Badminton Venues In Bangalore With Classic Concrete Flooring

Remember playing Badminton on the streets when you were really young? We bet you can never forget that. With the evolution of the modern world, things have started to develop at a really faster pace that we find only synthetic and wooden badminton courts coming up in the city. They have totally replaced the classic concrete setting only because the synthetic surfaces have less injury issues and protect your body from too much of stress. Also moving around the synthetic court is also easy.

Since professional badminton is played only on synthetic surfaces, the venues encourage the setting of synthetic badminton courts. But if you still wanna enjoy playing on the age-old concrete surfaces, there are a few venues in the city that offer you this experience.

1) New Gurukul Sports Club

Timings: 6 AM – 11 PM

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: Jagriti Theatre

They have totally 18 badminton courts out of which 14 are wooden badminton courts and 4 are concrete-floored badminton courts.

2) DHI Sports Center

Timings: 6 AM – 9 PM

Location: Bannerghatta Road

Landmark: AECS Magnolia Maaruti Public School

They have a total of 5 badminton courts. 2 Badminton courts are laid out with synthetic flooring and the other 3 badminton courts have concrete flooring.

3) Achieve and Cherish

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location: Arekere

Landmark: Nano Hospitals

This venue houses 2 sports: Badminton and Basketball. The badminton courts at this venue are concrete-floored and are 2 in number.

4) Redbridge International Academy

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location: Electronic City

Landmark: St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Begur

This venue is located inside the Redbridge school and has facilities for Football, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis and Pool. They have 3 Badminton courts which are made out of concrete flooring.

5) V-Care Badminton Academy

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location: Kadubeesanahalli

Landmark: Cessna Business Park

This is located very close to the Cessna Business Park and attracts a lot of people. They have 3 badminton courts and all these courts have concrete floors.

If you wanna book these courts and play, then you can download the PLAYO app on your phone and if you don’t have people to play with you can always find someone on the app. Have fun playing some fabulous badminton today!

Also read: Badminton Venues In Bangalore That Have Synthetic Flooring

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Badminton Venues In Bangalore That Have Synthetic Flooring

Synthetic floored badminton courts have been on the rise in the country and these quality turfs ensure great badminton play. The cost required to lay these courts is comparatively higher than concrete and wooden surfaces but they are better for playing.

If you are looking for synthetic badminton courts in Bangalore and you are finding it hard to locate one in your vicinity, we are happy to help you with this. Check out our list:

1) Feather Touch Sports Academy

Timings: 5.30 am – 11.30 pm

Location: JP Nagar

Landmark: Sapthagiri Meadows

Feather Touch Sports Arena has 8 Badminton courts out of which 5 Badminton courts are made out of synthetic flooring. These synthetic floored courts are laid out with proper cushioning and synthetic mats.

2) VK Sports

Timings: 6 am – 10.30 pm

Location: Kagdaspura

Landmark: International Centre for Excellence

This is a multi-sport facility in Bangalore and has 6 Badminton courts. All these 6 courts are laid out with Synthetic Flooring.

3) PLaY Arena

Timings: 6 am – 11 pm

Location: Off Sarjapur road

Landmark: Total Mall Sarjapur road

This venue has a multi-utility basketball court which can be converted into Badminton courts. This court is laid out with synthetic flooring.

4) Namma Shuttle

Timings:  5 am – 10.30 pm

Location: HSR Layout

Landmark: NIFT

Namma Shuttle is one of the most favourite badminton-exclusive venues in Bangalore. It is located in HSR layout and has 3 synthetic badminton courts.

5) Pro Club(Kalavadi)

Timings: 6 am – 11 pm

Location: Kadubeesanahalli

Landmark: New Horizon Engineering College

This venue is located very close to Cessna Business Park and has 5 synthetic Badminton courts. The lighting provided at the venue is also very good.

6) PlayStation Academy

Location: Bellandur, Bangalore

Opening Timings: 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM

This is one of the biggest badminton venues in Bangalore. Located in Bellandur, this venue has 12 badminton courts that are laid out with synthetic flooring. The lighting condition at the venue is also top notch.

7) Play Mania

Location: Bellandur

Landmark: Bellandur Lake

Open Timings : 5:00 AM to 12:00AM

Play Mania is located in Bellandur and houses 4 Badminton courts all laid out with synthetic surfaces.

8) Gopalan National School

Timings: 5.30 am – 7.30 am, 4.00 pm – 11.00 pm

Location: Doddenakundi

Landmark: Ernst and Young

This badminton venue is located right inside the Gopalan National School and has 3 Badminton courts. All these courts have a wooden base with synthetic mats laid on top.

9) Gopalan International School

Timings: 5.30 – 7.30 am, 4.00 pm – 11.00 pm

Location: Hoodi

Landmark: Kinesis Tennis Academy

Located inside the Gopalan International School, this venue has 5 Badminton courts laid out with synthetic surfaces. Shoes and Rackets are available for rent at the venue.

10) JustPlay Badminton Club

Timings: 5.30 am – 11.30 pm

Location: Electronic City 

Landmark: Sai Baba Temple

This venue has 6 badminton courts. All these courts are laid out with wooden bases which have synthetic mats spread on top of them.

11) Smash & Sprint

Opening Closing Timings : 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Location: Kudlu Gate

This venue is 2-3 km from Electronic city, HSR Layout and Sarjapur road. They have 4 synthetic badminton courts.

12) White Peacock Sports

Timings: 6 am – 9 pm

Location: Sarjapur road

Landmark: Jain Heights

This venue is located in Sarjapur and houses 12 badminton courts. All the courts have synthetic surfaces. They have good lighting facilities at the venue and a gallery as well.

13) Smash Sports Academy

Timings: 5 am – 12 am

Location: Electronic City

Landmark: Karnataka Bakery

This venue has 4 badminton courts. These badminton courts are of synthetic nature but they come with a wooden base such that it provides proper cushioning. The lighting at the venue is also good.

14) Altis Arena

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Banaswadi

Landmark: Jayanthinagar Circle

Located in Banaswadi, this venue houses 3 badminton courts laid out with synthetic surfaces. They also have shoes and rackets for rent at the venue.

15) Active Arena

Timings: Open 24 hours

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: J P Morgan Chase

Active Arena is one of the most famous badminton arenas in Bangalore. The reason for this being the exposure to the crowd as it is located very close to Cessna Business Park. There are 4 badminton courts at the venue and these courts have PU synthetic surfaces.

16) iSports Arena

Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Location: Kundanahalli Gate

Landmark: Samhita Rainbow MTB

This venue is located closer to the Kundanahalli gate and houses 3 badminton courts with synthetic flooring.  If you don’t have badminton rackets and shoes, you can avail them for rent at the venue.

17) DHI Sports Center

Timings: 6 AM – 9 PM

Location: Bannerghatta Road

Landmark: AECS Magnolia Maaruti Public School

This venue is located in Bannerghatta road and has 5 badminton courts in total. But only 2 of these courts are made out of synthetic surfaces. The rest of the surfaces are concrete floored. They also have shoes and rackets for rent at the venue.

18) Sports Central

Timings: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Location: Sarjapur Road

Landmark: Kaikondrahalli Lake

This badminton venue is located in Sarjapur and has 6 badminton courts. All these badminton courts are laid down with wooden bases with synthetic mats on top.

19) Pretty Sports Drift

Timings: Open 24 hours

Location: Kadubeesanahalli

Landmark: Jeevika Hospital

This venue has facilities for badminton and football. They have 5 synthetic badminton courts at the venue.

20) Skyfinch

Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Location: K R Puram

Landmark: LVS Excellency

This venue also offers badminton coaching with synthetic badminton courts. There are 3 badminton courts available at the venue.

21) Phoenix Sports

Timings: 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Location: K R Puram

Landmark: Cambridge Institute of Technology

This venue located in KR Puram has 5 badminton courts of synthetic surfaces.

22) Baseline Sports

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Nagarbhavi

Landmark: GM Hospital

This venue has 3 badminton courts. These courts are laid out with synthetic surfaces.

23) Namma Sports

Timings: Open 24 hours

Location: Rajarajeshwari nagar

Landmark: Gopalan Arcade Mall

The venue has 4 badminton courts and all these courts have synthetic surfaces.

24) BaddyZone

Timings: 5:00am – 11:00pm

Location: Thanisandra main road

Landmark: Manipal Academy of Banking

There are totally 10 badminton courts at the venue. All these courts are of synthetic flooring except that they are divided in premium courts and standard courts depending upon their quality. They have 4 premium courts and 6 standard courts.

25) Sunshine Badminton Academy

Timings: 5 AM to 10 PM

Location: Nagavara

Landmark: Mantri Lithos

They have 3 badminton courts. These courts are synthetic in nature and they also have a gallery for the viewers.

26) Takerz Badminton Academy

Timings: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Location: Nagavara

Landmark: Manyata Tech Park

This venue is located in Nagavara and has 4 badminton courts. All these courts have synthetic surfaces.

27) PlayTM

Timings: 5AM – 12AM | Till 1 AM on Fri, Sat, Sun

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: Kundalahalli Gate

This is one such huge badminton venue which is located in Marathahalli. They have 10 badminton courts. All the badminton courts have synthetic flooring.

28) Orchid Sports Academy

Timings: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: Innovative multiplex

They have more than 10 badminton courts at the venue and all these courts are synthetich in nature.

29) MG Sports Club

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location: KR Puram

Landmark: R B W brick factory

This venue has synthetic badminton courts under one roof. Also they have good lighting as well.

30) Sports Alley

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Hulimavu

Landmark: Samarthanam High School

This venue is located in Hulimavu and has 8 badminton courts. All these courts come with wooden bases on top of which synthetic mats are laid to provide extra bounce.

31) OvalNet Badminton Academy

Timings: Monday to Friday – 5am to 8am & 4pm to 10pm | Weekends and National Holidays – 5am to 10pm

Location: Sahakar Nagar

Landmark: Cauvery College

There are 4 badminton courts laid out at the venue. All these courts have wooden bases with synthetic mats spread on top of them.

32) Bangalore Indoor Cricket Club

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location: Yeshwanthpur

Landmark: K T G Hospital

This club has facilities for badminton and football. They have 2 synthetic indoor badminton courts available for play.

33) Vrishi Rackets and Shuttles

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Kanakapura Road

Landmark: K S Institute of Technology

They have 3 badminton courts laid out with synthetic flooring and they also provide shoes and rackets on rent at this venue.

34) The Sports Villa

Timings: Weekdays 4:30 am to 10:30 pm & Weekends 5:30 am to 10:30 pm

Location: Dasarahalli

Landmark: University of Law College

It is situated near Ullal Junction and has 3 Synthetic Badminton courts. Badminton coaching is also provided here.

35) Free Hitz

Timings: 5AM – 11PM5AM – 11PM

Location: RT Nagar

Landmark: Pushpanjali Theatre

They have 4 indoor badminton courts and all these courts are laid out with synthetic flooring.

36) ABCP Premier Sports Club

Timings: 5:30AM – 11:30PM

Location: JP Nagar 8th Phase

Landmark: Avalahalli lake

They have 4 badminton courts that have synthetic flooring. If you are in need of shoes and rackets, they are available for rent at the venue.

If you are interested in playing badminton and you don’t know how to get to a venue, download PLAYO app to book your slots at the venues and also find people to play with by hosting matches on the app.

Also check out: List of Badminton courts in Hyderabad

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Where Can You Get Badminton Strings Done In Bangalore?

Most of us buy our badminton rackets online these days. Certain rackets don’t come with strings (also known as Guttings) or the string is damaged as such. Also, when you play badminton frequently the strings get worn out so it is essential to replace them during proper intervals which help you to play the game better.

If you are from Bangalore and you have no idea where to get your strings done then don’t worry, we have listed out few places where you can go to and get your strings done right away.

1) Decathlon (across the city)

This is the largest sports retailer in India as they have stores open all across the city. They have every sports equipment that you would require and also trekking gears as well. If you wanna get your badminton strings done you can walk into any Decathlon outlet available in the city. Decathlon outlets are located in Sarjapur, Whitefield, Hosur road, Bannerghatta road, Chikkajala and ETA mall.

2) Rohit Sports

This store is located in BTM layout 1st stage and they sell all kinds of sports accessories. It is also one of the most recommended places in Bangalore to purchase all badminton related accessories. So be it your racket or your kit bag or your strings, you know where to go if you are located close to BTM, its Rohit Sports.

3) String Mechanic – The Racket Stringing Experts

You might have seen “Mechanics” who repair motorcycles but these guys are absolutely unique. The “String mechanic” is where you go to if you need any solution regarding your badminton strings. They will be happy to help you because that is what they do. They are a part of Bulldog Sportz which is located in Off Kanakapura road.

4) Hoysala Sports

Located in Rajaji Nagar, this sports shop is pretty big in itself which extends to almost 3 floors. This sports store is pretty old and is recommended by most of the locals. They have a wide range of sports products and also offer them at reasonable rates. So be sure to get your badminton strings done here if you visit this shop.

5) Shama Sports

This sports store is for all the residents located close to Jayanagar. This venue is located in Jayanagar 4th block right opposite to KFC. You can get your racket strung her but be sure that you give your racket in the morning if you require it on the same day. The sports good are reasonably priced.

6) Pro Sports Line

This store is located in BTM layout 1st stage. This shop is mostly famous for Badminton and Tennis rackets. You can also get your rackets strung here if you require.

You might also like: 10 Best Strings For Your Very Own Badminton Racket

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Badminton courts in Bangalore That Have Wooden Flooring

Badminton courts have had a string of evolution. From being played on the streets, then on some random barren areas, basketball courts to receiving its own concrete flooring, the wooden courts and finally a synthetic mat on top of it to provide better bounce and help prevent injuries, this sport has had a huge transformation.

Wooden courts are the standard courts that are laid out at sports venues. These wooden courts are then converted into synthetic courts with an overlaid mat. Some people prefer playing on the wooden courts while some people opt for synthetic courts but both the surfaces are equally good to play.

Are you looking for wooden badminton courts in Bangalore? Check out this list as we have listed almost every venue in the city.

1) Feather Touch Sports Academy

Timings: 5.30 am – 11.30 pm

Location: JP Nagar

Landmark: Sapthagiri Meadows

This venue has a combination of both wooden and synthetic courts. They have 8 Badminton courts in total out of which 5 are synthetic courts and 3 are wooden courts. So you can opt for a court of your choice at the same venue.

2) Agon Sports

Location: Hennur Road

Open Timings : 6:00 AM to 11:00PM

This venue has 8 wooden badminton courts. The lighting provided at this venue is too good so you will be visiting this venue often.

3) Enliven Sports

Location: Sarjapur Road

Open : 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

This venue located on Sarjapur road has 4 Badminton courts. These courts are laid out with high-quality maple wood.

4) Star Badminton Academy

Location : Sarjapur Road

Open Timing : 5:00 AM to 12:00AM

Located on Sarjapur road, this venue has 4 badminton courts. All these badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

5) Yeshwanthpur Feathers Academy

Timings: 5 am – 11 pm

Location: Yeshwanthpur

Landmark: JP Park Musical Fountain

If you are located in Yeshwanthpur and if you have no idea about Badminton venues in your locality, don’t worry. Yeshwanthpur Feathers Academy offers you three top quality badminton cou+rts laid out of wooden flooring.

6) NGV Builders Club

Timings: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Koramangala

Landmark: Koramangala Indoor Stadium

This club is located in Koramangala and is open to all the members. They have Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Pool and Gym. They have 4 badminton courts inside the club and all these courts have wooden flooring.

7) Vajpayee Indoor Badminton

Timings: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Rajaji Nagar

Landmark: Navrang Grounds

All residents of Malleshwaram, this venue is close by and has fabulous indoor badminton courts. All these courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

8) New Gurukul Sports Club

Timings: 6 AM – 11 PM

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: Jagriti Theatre

Who doesn’t know Gurukul when you are badminton maniac in the city? This venue has just too many badminton courts, more than you can imagine. There are 14 wooden badminton courts under one roof along with 4 concrete courts as well.

9) Gurukul Sports Academy

Timings: 6 AM – 11 PM

Location: Marathahalli

Landmark: Mainland China

This venue is located very close to the New Gurukul Sport and also houses 11 Wooden badminton courts along with facilities for swimming and Table Tennis.

10) Acti Sports Academy

Timings: 6 AM – 10 PM

Location: C V Raman Nagar

Landmark: SCT Institute of Technology

This venue has 4 badminton courts. All these badminton courts have wooden flooring.

11) CitiNest Sports Center

Timings: 8 AM – 8 PM

Location: Indiranagar

Landmark: St. George Orthodox Church

Indiranagar’s dearest badminton club, Citinest sports centre has 3 badminton courts laid out with wooden flooring. They also facilities for Table Tennis.

12) Accolades Badminton & Sports Academy

Timings: 5 AM – 11 PM

Location: Peenya

Landmark: Nagasandra Metro Station

This venue is located very close to Nagasandra Metro station and has 6 badminton courts. All these badminton courts have wooden flooring. The wooden base is of top quality and ensures good playing experience.

13) Sumukha Sports Arena

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Varthur

Landmark: Subbaiah garden

This venue is located in Varthur and house 5 wooden badminton courts. If you don’t have any rackets or shoes to play with, you can also rent them at the venue.

14) The Sports Club

Timings: 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Location: JP Nagar

Landmark: National Public School

The venue is located in JP Nagar and has 6 badminton courts. All these badminton courts are of good quality.

15) A1 Sports

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Yelahanka

Landmark: Bharathi Public School

This super cool venue is located in Yelahanka and has 5 badminton courts. All these courts are of wooden flooring.

16) Yeshas Sports Academy

Timings: 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Location: Varthur

Landmark: Vinayaka Theatre

This venue is located in Varthur and has 4 badminton courts. These badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

17) Aratt Big Game

Timings: 5 AM – 8 AM, 6 PM – 11 PM

Location: Singasandra

Landmark: Divya Jothi Lake Bay Apts

This venue has faciltiies for Football and Badminton. There are totally 6 badminton courts. These badminton courts have wooden flooring.

18) ShuttleFit

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Kalyan Nagar

Landmark: Royale Concorde International School

This venue is located in Kalyan Residency Road ShuttleFit Academy has a wooden badminton court.

19) Altis Arcade

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Mahadevapura

Landmark: Purva Parkridge

This venue has 3 badminton courts. All these badminton courts have wooden flooring. Badminton gears are available on rent.

20) Namma Shuttle 2nd sector

Timings: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Location: HSR Layout

Landmark: Queen’s Hospital

They have 3 wooden badminton courts of super good lighting facilities. Badminton rackets and shoes are also available on rent at the venue.

21) Greenfield Club

Timings: 4AM – 2AM

Location:  Panathur

Landmark: Dolphin Dews

Greenfield club has 4 Badminton courts made out of wooden flooring. Non marking Badminton shoes are compulsory.

22) iBlitz 

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Hoodi

Landmark: Gopalan Grandeur Supermarket

This is another iBlitz venue which is located at Hoodi. They have 5 badminton courts of wooden flooring.

23) Golden Racquets

Timings: 5AM – 10PM

Location: Yelahanka

Landmark: RMZ Galleria

They have 6 badminton courts in total and all these courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

24) Powerplay

Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Location:  Whitefield

Landmark: Visveshwariah Industrial Area

Powerplay located in Off ITPL Main road has 3 Badminton courts of wooden flooring. Only non-marking badminton shoes are permitted. If you are in need of shoes and rackets they are available for rent at the venue.

25) Flybounce Sports

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Electronic City

Landmark: Mayur Brundavan

This venue has 3 badminton courts. All these badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring. Rackets and Shoes are also available for rent at the venue.

26) Sunayana Sports Academy

Timings: 9AM – 11PM

Location: Nagarbhavi

Landmark: Royal Embassy Apartment

This venue is located in Nagarbhavi and houses 2 badminton courts. These badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring. Badminton rackets and shoes are available for rent at the venue.

27) Premier Badminton Academy – Dronacharya Center

Timings: 4AM – 11PM

Location: Banashankari 3rd stage

Landmark: Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Located in Banashankari this venue has 2 indoor badminton courts. These badminton courts have wooden flooring.

28) KAR Sports

Timings: 5AM – 11PM

Location: Sarjapur road

Landmark: Sunny Brooks Gated Community

There are 4 badminton courts spread out at this venue. These venues are laid out with wooden flooring.

To book courts at these venues, you can download the PLAYO app on your phone. Also don’t forget to check out the events happening around you and the offers listed on the app for you.

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4 Exercises That You Should Do To Better Your Badminton Shots

Learning to play your badminton shots the right way is extremely important during a game. Good shots can help you snag a quick point at an opportune moment, and they minimise the risk of an injury.

Here, we’ve put together a list of exercises to help improve your badminton shots.

1) Half-Court Matches

This exercise is common among badminton players and allows them to focus on various techniques used in badminton. Find a partner, and rally with them using only one-half of the court.

This confined space will force you to play shots a lot more frequently and limit your use to only a few types of shots. This is a fast paced exercise and will train your body to improve its reflexes.

2) Train Weak Strokes

One of the best ways to train is to get a partner and ask them to rally with you. During this rally, make sure that your partner sends the shuttle to different areas of the court and to different parts of your body. This will force you to return the shuttle using different types of strokes.

If you find it difficult to perform a few shots, then focus mostly on those and ask your partner to serve accordingly. For example, if you’ve got trouble with backhand shots, then perform only backhand strokes during the entire training session.

3) Play At The Rear

Another way to improve your drives and clear shots would be to play a match from the back of the court. So this time, instead of standing in the front half of the court, ask your partner to take up a position in the rear half, near the boundary. You should also be in the same position before starting a rally.

This kind of gameplay will teach you to connect with the shuttlecock properly and help you learn how much power is required to return the shuttlecock from the back of the court.

4) Master The Smash

A shot that most players forget to train is the smash. Learning to smash can help you score a quick point when the time is right.

To practice this, get an opponent to lift while you smash. Keep doing this back and forth for a while before switching positions. This will allow both of you to practice both lifting and smashing.

Also read Wanna Improve Your Badminton Smash? Try These Tips To Make It Work!

Be sure to take up positions in different areas on the court so that you learn to smash from various positions.

Focus On Footwork!

These are a few drills or exercises to improve your technique in badminton. Repeat these exercises on a regular basis, and you’ll be delighted with the results.

But besides working on your strokes, it’s important to focus on your footwork as well. Good footwork is imperative to being a great player as it allows you to get into position and execute a proper shot.

And before you start training, remember that badminton is a game and whether you play it as a hobby or take it seriously, never forget to have fun!

You might like: These Tips Will Help You Work Some Magic On Your Badminton Footwork

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4 Keys That Will Help Improve Your Badminton Powerplay

Playing an aggressive and powerful game is a lot more than just getting the right racket. You need to possess the right technique and skill, and it’s important to practice over and over until you’ve got the hang of it.

Of course, having a head-heavy racket will help as they allow you to generate a lot more power into your smashes. But it’s just the beginning.

There are a number of ways to improve your powerplay, and here are a few tips to help you out.

1) Practice Long Swings

The force with which you hit the shuttlecock is affected by the amount of time that your arm swings before the racket makes contact. In short, the longer the swing, the greater the force.

However, it’s difficult to get an accurate shot in when you make an overhead swing, as your body tends to turn with the racket. So while a longer swing generates more force, it may also cause the shuttlecock to be sent in the wrong direction. And force without direction is of little use in a badminton game.

However, by practising long swings you will learn to generate a lot more power into your shots. Keep practising, and soon your muscles will become more compact and efficient in making these shots.

2) Stretch Before Practice

When muscles are stretched in one direction, they store elastic energy which is released when the muscle moves in the opposite direction. This is why it’s important to stretch before every game and even before practice. This will allow your muscles to perform explosively, giving you the force needed to make a powerful shot.

Also read 5 Best Stretches You Can Do Before The Start Of A Badminton Game

3) Practice Footwork

It may not sound related, but having great footwork can drastically improve your powerplay. Good footwork will allow you to get into position quickly, giving you time to gauge the trajectory of the shuttlecock and return it as powerfully as possible.

4) Focus On Your Grip

Most coaches tend to focus solely on strength, flexibility, and muscle action when teaching about powerplay. However, they tend to ignore an important aspect of powerplay – your grip.

By gripping the racket incorrectly, you may inhibit some movements and cause a reduction in power.

Ideally, you should hold the racket at the lowest possible point so that you have a longer lever to swing with. To practice better technique, most coaches will tell you to relax your grip on the racket. And while this is true, you need to learn how to switch to a tighter grip just before making contact with the shuttlecock. This will allow you to generate the most power from a shot.

Find A Partner

The best way to improve your powerplay is to find a partner to train with. Play with a friend or another passionate badminton player and practice your power shots with them. This way you’ll learn to return the shuttle during gameplay.

Practice hard, and you’ll get the hang of it in no time!

You might also like: These Are The Best Sites To Purchase Badminton Rackets Online

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Synthetic Badminton Courts In Hyderabad? We've Got It Sorted For You

Hey you! Wanna try out some badminton at some of the best synthetic badminton courts in Hyderabad? We have plenty of spots for you to unleash your badminton ghost on the court.

Have a look:

1) Flying Lotus

Timings: 5 am – 10 pm

Location: Banjara Hills

Landmark: Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2

Located close to Taj Banjara, this venue has 2 indoor badminton courts that have synthetic flooring.

2) Ameerpet Sports Complex

Timings: 10 AM – 4 PM (Monday – Saturday), 10 AM – 7 PM (Sunday)

Location: Ameerpet

Landmark: Satyam Theatre

This venue is close to Ameerpet MCH stadium and has 4 badminton courts. These badminton courts are all laid out with synthetic flooring.

3) RRC Multipurpose Indoor Stadium

Timings: 8 AM – 12 PM ( Only Sundays)

Location: Secunderabad

Landmark: Wesley Women’s Degree College

This venue is open for public use only on sundays and houses plenty of badminton courts. All these badminton courts have wooden bases that are covered with synthetic mats on top.

4) Kayns Badminton Arena and Gym

Timings: 6 AM – 10 PM (Mon – Sat), 5 AM – 10 PM (Sun)

Location: Attapur

Landmark: GPR Swimming Pool

This venue provides some fabulous badminton courts that will never dampen your badminton spirit. They have 5 synthetic badminton courts with proper cushioning.

5) Manikonda Sports Academy

Timings: 5 am – 11 pm

Location: Manikonda

Landmark: Golconda Fort

This venue has some really great supreme quality badminton courts. These 4 badminton courts have Grabo enabled cushioning that are super flexible and won’t hurt your knees.

6) Y Sportz Badminton Academy

Timings: 12 PM – 4PM (Mon – Fri), 12 PM – 6 PM (Sat), 12 PM – 8 PM (Sun)

Location: ECIL 

Landmark: Radhika Movieplex

Y Sports Badminton Academy has 3 fab badminton courts. All these 3 courts have great cushioning and they have synthetic flooring.

7) KLV Badminton Club

Timings: 10 am – 11 pm

Location: KPHB Colony

Landmark: Manjeera Mall

Three badminton courts that are laid out with good quality synthetic flooring are available at the venue. You are definitely going to enjoy the badminton experience at this spot.

8) SR Sports

Timings: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: Banjara Hills

Landmark: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

This venue is located in Banjara Hills and has 4 badminton courts. All these badminton courts have synthetic playing surfaces.

9) Saroornagar Indoor Stadium

Timings: Not available

Location: Dilsukhnagar

Landmark: Prajay Princeton Towers

This multi-sport venue which is located in Dilsukhnagar has facilities for various sports like Badminton, Tennis, Swimming and Volleyball. The Badminton courts at this venue are laid out with wooden flooring.

10) RR Badminton House

Timings: 5 am – 10 pm

Location: Nagole

Landmark: RTO Nagole

This venue has 3 badminton courts under one roof. All these badminton courts are laid out with synthetic flooring.

11) Sai siri shuttle court

Timings: 5 am – 10 pm

Location: Kukatpally

Landmark: D.A.V public school

Who wouldn’t playing some badminton on a top quality badminton court? Head out to Sai siri shuttle court at Kukatpally to play the sport on synthetic courts.

12) GHMC Badminton Indoor Stadium

Timings: Open 24 hours

Location: Chanda Nagar

Landmark: Sancta Maria International Schoo

This venue holds a good number of 5 badminton courts. These courts have a BWF quality synthetic playing surface which is much suited for professional players.

If you want to play badminton at these venues mentioned, then go ahead and download the PLAYO app on your phone. You can also host matches on the app and find people to play with.

Get Playoholic today!

Also read: Badminton courts in Bangalore That Have Wooden Flooring

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[Quiz] Can You Match These Sportstars With The Sports They Play?

Being a Sports Aficionado is the coolest thing ever. You can just go about saying really cool things, showing them your skills plus if you know how to play the sports right, then there is no stopping you at all.

So how well do you know your sports? Shall we go ahead and find out? Click on the quiz and you are good to go.

Killed the quiz is it? We would love to know how you liked taking this quiz. Go ahead and comment your scores and don’t forget to share this quiz with your friends.

Happy Sporting y’all!

Also try: [Quiz] Spot The Missing Shuttlecock In The Blink Of An Eye

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5 Things You Didn't Know That Playing Badminton Is Doing To Your Brain

Every sport offers a variety of physical benefits to those playing it. But more often than not, we tend to ignore the mental health benefits of playing a sport.

Badminton is one such sport that offers both physical and mental benefits. It may not be immediately apparent, but playing badminton regularly will help to boost your cognitive function. Here’s how.

1) Helps Fight Stress

Badminton is an intense sport, and a single game involves a lot of physical exertion. This physical activity helps to keep your mind off of stresses and worries that we experience in daily life. And after the game, you feel a lot more relaxed and at peace with yourself. This calm state of mind allows you to return to your daily life with a fresh perspective.

2) Improves Cognitive Function

In badminton, you’re required to constantly use your brain for a variety of manoeuvres and techniques. You also have to keep your eye on the shuttlecock at all times and strategize properly to defeat an opponent. The amount of brain work going into each badminton game is sure to improve cognitive function and foster the growth of new neural pathways.

3) Helps You Socialise

You can’t play badminton alone, and you’re sure to get bored of playing with the same person all the time. This will force you to seek out new players in various locations in your city. By looking for and meeting new people to play with, you will learn to socialise better, and this is sure to improve your communication skills.

You can meet even more people by joining a community of badminton players. This will also motivate you to train harder and play more games.

4) It Releases Endorphins

Any physical activity will cause your body to release endorphins, and badminton is a fun way to get your daily dose of endorphins. This feel-good hormone helps to fight fatigue, get rid of anxiety and improves your overall mental health.

It also helps to improve your overall mood, making it easy for you to make better decisions throughout the day.

5) Promotes Better Sleep

As it is a strenuous form of exercise, badminton tends to put a lot of stress on the body and mind. Playing every day, even for an hour, will excessively tire out your body and mind. This will help to fight insomnia and put you in a deeper state of sleep. As a result, by playing badminton regularly, you can improve the quality of your sleep and make the most of your day.

Do You Know Any More?

These are just a few of the many benefits that the sport of badminton has to offer. Of course, these only apply if you play the sport regularly, so practice hard, and make the most of this wonderful game.

If you know any more ways in which badminton helped you, let us know in the comments below!

Also read:Use These Golden Tips To Bring Your Badminton A-Game On

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Classic Wooden Badminton Courts You Can Find In Hyderabad

First it was concrete, then it was wooden and later it was synthetic. But the wooden badminton courts have never lost their charm. They are still preferred by a whole lot of the badminton crowd and that’s why most the venues even to date prefer having wooden courts.

Here’s a list of the wooden courts that Hyderabad-dearest holds:

1) Sree Gayathri Pacific Blue

Timings: Kukatpally

Location: 9 am – 11 pm

Landmark: Chittaramma Temple

Located in Kukatpally, this venue has 3 badminton courts. All these badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

2) Chetan Anand Badminton Academy

Timings: 5 am – 10 pm

Location: Madhapur

Landmark: Absolute Barbecue

Summer Camp being organised at the venue

Managed by one of India’s finest shuttlers, the Chetan Anand Badminton Academy is one of the best badminton academies in Hyderabad. They have 3 badminton courts and these badminton courts are laid out with wooden flooring.

3) CJR Sports Centre

Timings: 5 am – 11 pm

Location: Kukatpally

Landmark: D.A.V Public school

This venue is located in Kukatpally and has 6 badminton courts. All these badminton courts have wooden playing surfaces. Out of the 6 courts, 3 are newly laid wooden courts.

4) Spardha Badminton Academy

Timings: 9 am – 4 pm

Location: Shaikpet

Landmark: Adam College of Education

These wooden courts will make you come back for more of badminton. They have 3 badminton courts in total rented out to the public.

5) 5 Sports Indoor Badminton Club

Timings: 6 am – 9 pm

Location: A.S Rao Nagar

Landmark: The Chennai Shopping Mall

This venue is one of its kind having “Level wall practice” to increase your reaction time. They have three badminton courts, all laid out with wooden flooring.

You can book these badminton courts online through our app. Why don’t you go download our app here: PLAYO. You can also explore the app to find various features, events and offers.

Get soaked in some Badminton Funda today!

Also read: Synthetic Badminton Courts In Hyderabad? We’ve Got It Sorted For You

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These Tips Will Help You Work Some Magic On Your Badminton Footwork

In badminton, good footwork can go a long way in helping you win a game. You may have the best shots in the country, and top-notch fitness and stamina. But without some fancy footwork, it’s extremely difficult to perform consistently and win games.

The only problem is, most people are completely clueless about how to improve their footwork. However, if you can’t get to the shuttlecock in the right time, it’s almost impossible to score a point. This is why having good footwork is important in a badminton game.

Exercises

The best way to improve your footwork is to perform drills or exercises, that will teach your body to respond better to the shuttlecock. Drill these exercises every day and you’re sure to improve your footwork.

1) Shuttle Runs

You’ll need a partner for this exercise.

Get your partner to stand on the opposite side of the court and serve the shuttle to different locations. Your aim should be to try and get into position a few seconds before hitting the shuttlecock.

To make this exercise really effective, ask your partner to serve to the forecourt while you stand at the back, and vice versa.

2) Shadow Badminton

This exercise is a little more difficult but extremely effective to improve your footwork. Instead of getting a partner, try to play badminton by yourself. Of course, you’ll have to practice this exercise without the badminton net.

As with the previous exercise, try getting into position long before hitting the shuttlecock.

3) Practice Recovery

Another important part of footwork is learning how to recover from an unfavourable position. This comes with practice, but you can improve your recovery patterns by working on your core and leg strength.

These are a few exercises to help improve your footwork. However, most players ignore one essential part of the game – the speed. It’s difficult to adjust to a game when the tempo is something that you aren’t used to.

Also read: Which Shuttlecock Is Better For Beginners: Plastic Or Feather?

To properly adjust to the tempo of a game, you’ll need to work on 3 key things – keeping your eyes on the shuttle, training your reflexes, and improving the speed of your muscles.

Eyes

The faster you see the shuttle, the more likely you are to get into a favourable position to send it back over the net. So to improve your footwork, you can start by training your eyes.

To do this, cover the net with an opaque cloth and ask a partner to rally with you for a while. This will force you to focus more on where the shuttle may be coming from, which, in turn, will train your eyes.

Reflexes

To improve your reflexes, you can ask a partner to throw the shuttle over the net and call out a random shot at the last moment. This will force your brain to think quickly and your muscles to respond to the kind of shot that you’ve been asked to play.

Muscle Speed

Training your muscles to respond faster will require a lot of work, and at first, it may feel like there’s no difference. But having your muscles react faster can mean the difference between winning and losing a game.

To do this, get 3 or 4 of your friends to stand on the other side and play against all of them at the same time. You’ll be forced to move around a lot more than usual and this will improve your footwork.

Train Hard!

These are just a few of the many tips out there to help you improve your footwork. With regular training and dedication, you’re sure to improve your footwork in no time, so work hard, and you’ll be amazed at the results.

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5 Reasons That Prove Why Badminton Is Better Than Every Other Sport

There’s a lot to be gained from playing a sport. Physical fitness, mental well-being, enhanced mobility, better coordination, and increase stamina are just a few of the benefits of playing any sport.

But one sport offers a host of benefits that most sports tend to lack. Yes, we’re talking about badminton, and here are a few advantages it has over most other sports.

1) Low Injury Rate

Badminton is a non-contact sport, making it a lot safer than most contact sports. You don’t have to be supremely fit to start playing the game, and the intensity of the game is determined by the level of the players.

As such, badminton players have a much lower injury rate compared to other sportsmen. This means you can play this game on a regular basis without taking time off to heal from an injury.

2) Lesser Players

If you’re familiar with sports like football or hockey, you’ll see that each of these games requires at least 5 people on a team. And most of the time, it’s difficult to find ten people with free schedules, willing to come out and play.

On the other hand, you only need two players to play badminton, and it’s a lot easier to find a willing opponent.

3) Indoor Sport

One of the most important aspects of badminton, and the reason why it’s the second-favourite sport in India is that it is played indoors.

Playing badminton outdoors is difficult, if not impossible because even a slight breeze can cause the shuttlecock to move unpredictably. So to prevent the elements from hindering the game, this sport is played indoors all the time.

So even if it’s raining in your area, you can simply head over to a badminton court and play a game or two. And in a country like India, where the weather is quite unpredictable, an indoor sport is a great way to spend time.

4) Inexpensive Sport

For badminton, all you need is a racket, a shuttlecock, and a court to play on. While professional rackets and shuttles are quite expensive, you’re sure to find inexpensive shuttlecocks and rackets in various sports stores across the country.

As for the badminton court, there are many badminton clubs and sports institutions where you can play a game of badminton for a very small fee.

5) Growing Popularity

In India, badminton is the fastest growing sport, second only to cricket. You’ll find institutions all over the country, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. So whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, there are tournaments for you to participate in.

You’ll also find many badminton clubs and groups in your own city, and joining a group like this makes it easier to stay motivated and improve your game.

One Of The Best!

The reasons outlined in this article show that badminton is one of the best sports to pick up as an Indian. So if you’re looking for a fun form of physical activity, try your hand at badminton!

You might also like: Why Should You Warm Up Before Playing Badminton?

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These Are The Best Sites To Purchase Badminton Rackets Online

E-commerce has made life absolutely easy, which means you don’t have to drag yourself out to buy something to make you happy and everything is just a few clicks away. This makes life too easy right? And there’s one more awesome part of shopping online, all these sites provide us with some fabulous discounts that you can never imagine getting out of a store. Agree with us? That’s why we love online shopping more.

Having said that, we also get sports gear with super cool discounts on various sites online and you believe it or not, if you are looking for badminton rackets, you have got plenty of them listed out online. What are some of the best sites to purchase your badminton rackets from? Check out the list:

1) Amazon

Amazon being one of the country’s top e-commerce giant is one of the most preferred online shopping sites by the Indians. Why? Because of the quick delivery and exceptional services offered by the company. They have also made a mark when it comes to sports equipment as they have got a wide range of products to choose from. Looking to buy badminton rackets? Then you are in the right place. We have saved you the hassle and listed 10 Top Rated Badminton Rackets On Amazon.

2) Flipkart

Who doesn’t love Flipkart? This “Born in India, Made in India”, e-commerce site has always wooed the fans with some fabulous discounts. So don’t be surprised if you get to find some badminton rackets for really cheap rates as opposed to the retail price. And you don’t have to browse much. Check out 10 Top Rated Badminton Rackets On Flipkart that we have listed for you.

3) Khelmart

If you are Badminton freak then you should have definitely come across Khelmart.com. This is a one-stop platform for all your sports equipment and they have a wide range of Badminton rackets available on their site. Have the racket in your mind and you don’t know where to find it? Go ahead and check it out on Khelmart.com

4) Badminton Hub India

The hub for all badminton lovers, where you get every badminton product on the list, Badminton Hub is definitely one of those shopping platform dedicated only for the badminton enthusiasts. This is one spot where you get every Yonex and Li-Ning racket you would ever want. Check out Badmintonhub.in 

5) Decathlon India

The biggest sports retailer in India has stores spread out through every corner of the country. What do you not get at Decathlon? There’s apparently nothing. From trekking gears to sports equipment, they have everything in store for you. Their badminton rackets range start from 250 bucks and you have so many options to choose from. Although you don’t get brands like Yonex and Li-Ning, there are other brands that are equally good. Try out Decathlon.in

Also check out: 10 Badminton Rackets You Can Buy Under A Budget Of 1000 Bucks

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5 Top Rated Non Marking Shoes You Can Get On Amazon

Most of the Badminton courts these days are laid with top quality synthetic flooring which means these courts can be easily damaged if we do not use the right kind of footwear.

While the concrete floored courts don’t demand the use of non-marking shoes, the wooden and the synthetic floored courts essentially require the use of non-marking badminton shoes. What is a non-marking shoe and why should you use it while playing badminton? To know about it, read the article:

1) Zeefox 3300F Men’s PU Badminton Shoes Navy Blue

Cost: Rs. 880

It is one of the most recommended shoes on Amazon for its price. They are super durable and they are non-marking both on wood and synthetic surfaces. This shoe is a men’s shoe and is available in Navy Blue colour on Amazon. Don’t forget to buy this here.

2) Zigaro Unisex Non marking Badminton shoe

Cost: Rs. 749

If you are looking for a shoe to share with your sister, then this is the one you have been looking for. This shoe is built for both men and women and comes in white colour. This has a rubber sole and supreme quality PU upper. Buy this on Amazon here.

3) Feroc Black & Golden Unisex Badminton Shoe

Cost: Rs. 999

This is a super cool looking shoe that comes just under 1000 bucks. The Feroc Black & Golden shoe is another boon as it is designed for both men and women. This shoe comes with EVA Midsole that provides super cushioning. Buy this product here.

4) Zigaro Badminton Shoe-Blue Silver

Cost: Rs. 999

This shoe provides some amazing grip both on the wooden and synthetic courts. The soul is superb and the shoe is really classy. This shoe is one of the most durable non-marking badminton shoes available in the market. So don’t even think twice, just go ahead and buy it here.

5) PROASE Yellow Badminton Shoes

Cost: Rs. 1499

This is the most expensive one of the lot. The shoe is light weight and provides a good grip on the court which will prevent you from slipping often. This shoe is also durable and comes in brightly coloured yellow which catches the eye. If you wanna buy this shoe, go ahead and click here.

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