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>>288400 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badminton#Comparisons_of_speed_and_athletic_requirements
There is a strong case for arguing that badminton is more physically demanding than tennis, but such comparisons are difficult to make objectively due to the differing demands of the games. Some informal studies suggest that badminton players require much greater aerobic stamina than tennis players, but this has not been the subject of rigorous research.[24]
A more balanced approach suggests the following comparisons, although these also are subject to dispute:
* Badminton, especially singles, requires substantially greater aerobic stamina than tennis; the level of aerobic stamina required by badminton singles is similar to squash singles, although squash may have slightly higher aerobic requirements. * Tennis requires slightly greater upper body strength than badminton. * Badminton requires much greater leg strength than tennis, and badminton men's doubles probably requires much greater leg strength than any other racket sport due to the demands of performing multiple consecutive jumping smashes. * Badminton requires much greater explosive athleticism than tennis and somewhat greater than squash, with players required to jump for height or distance. * Badminton requires significantly faster reaction times than either tennis or squash, although table tennis may require even faster reaction times. The fastest reactions in badminton are required in men's doubles, when returning a powerful smash.
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