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The Science of Badminton: Game Characteristics, Anthropometry, Physiology, Visual Fitness and Biomechanics
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Badminton is a racket sport for two or four people, with a temporal structure characterized by actions of short duration and high intensity. This sport has five events: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles, each requiring specific preparation in terms of technique, control and physical fitness. Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world, with 200 million adherents. The decision to include badminton in the 1992 Olympics Game increased participation in the game. This review focuses on the game characteristics, anthropometry, physiology, visual attributes and biomechanics of badminton. Players are generally tall and lean, with an ectomesomorphic body type suited to the high physiological demands of a match. Indeed, a typical match characteristic is a rally time of 7 s and a resting time of 15 s, with an effective playing time of 31%. This sport is highly demanding, with an average heart rate (HR) of over 90% of the player's maximal HR. The intermittent actions during a game are demanding on both the aerobic and anaerobic systems: 60-70% on the aerobic system and approximately 30% on the anaerobic system, with greater demand on the alactic metabolism with respect to the lactic anaerobic metabolism. The shuttlecock has an atypical trajectory, and the players perform specific movements such as lunging and jumping, and powerful strokes using a specific pattern of movement. Lastly, badminton players are visually fit, picking up accurate visual information in a short time. Knowledge of badminton can help to improve coaching and badminton skills.
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Hasibuan, N., Dlis, F., & Pelana, R. (2020) · International Conference on Educational Research and Innovation (ICERI) · doi:10.2991/assehr.k.200204.044 · Cited by 4
“Badminton is a popular sport in which the foot and its movements play an important role since the sport requires jumps, lunges, and quick changes in direction [5].”
BackgroundFoot Posture and Balance in Marathon Runners, Badminton Players and Footballers
Desai, M., & Gandhi, S. (2020) · Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy · doi:10.18376/jesp/2020/v16/i1/154129 · Cited by 4
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“However, such comparisons have so far not been carried out for tennis players and transferring the aforementioned findings to tennis is questionable because these types of sports have different underlying physical, technical, and tactical requirements [5, 11, 12].”
BackgroundThe Influence of Agility Training on the Badminton Athletes' Ability
Arnando, M., Syafruddin, S., Okilanda, A., Sasmitha, W., Saputra, M., Sepriadi, S., Zulbahri, Z., Amra, F., Wulandari, I., & Ahmed, M. (2024) · International journal of human movement and sports sciences · doi:10.13189/saj.2024.120210 · Cited by 4
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European singles and doubles badminton matches analysis with specific focus on pair doubles
Mansec, Y. L., Boiveau, M., Doron, J., & Jubeau, M. (2023) · International Journal of Racket Sports Science · doi:10.30827/ijrss.33244 · Cited by 4
“This results in a specific temporal structure that coaches should consider when planning training sessions that replicate the demands of a match (Abián, Castanedo, Feng, Sampedro, & Abian-Vicen, 2014; Abián-Vicen et al., 2013; Phomsoupha, & Laffaye, 2015).”
Mechanical load differences between practice and match play in badminton
Smith, S. M., Jessop, D., Grimes, P., & Baczala, O. (2023) · International journal of racket sports science · doi:10.30827/ijrss.33234 · Cited by 4
“Badminton played at an elite level requires significant hours of practice for demanding high-intensity intermittent competitive match play (Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015).”
Santiano, F., Ison, S., Emmerson, J., & Colyer, S. (2025) · Journal of Sports Sciences · doi:10.1080/02640414.2025.2489863 · Cited by 4
“The match play observed in this study was typical of competitive badminton with average rally durations (5.37–6.50 s), rest times (8.69–9.07 s) and shot frequencies (0.80–1.10 per second) akin to those reported by Phomsoupha and Laffaye (2015).”
InfluentialSilva, J. N., Gava, V., Ribeiro, A. P., Silva, R. S., Kamonseki, D. H., & Barbosa, G. M. (2025) · Shoulder & Elbow · doi:10.1177/17585732251327677 · Cited by 4
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Official matches and training sessions: physiological demands of elite junior badminton players
Sales, K. C. G., dos Santos, M. A. P., Nakamura, F. Y., Silvino, V. O., Sena, A. F. D. C., Ribeiro, S. L. G., Júnior, J. F. C. R., Cabido, C. E. T., & Mendes, T. T. (2021) · Motriz Revista de Educação Física · doi:10.1590/s1980-65742021021520 · Cited by 4
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Santos, A. M. S., Jiménez‐Maldonado, A., de Sousa, A. V. M., Brito, S. O. S., de Moura, R. C., Figueiredo, C., Monteiro, P. A., Neves, L. M., Júnior, I. F. F., dos Santos, M. A. P., et al. (2021) · International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance · doi:10.1123/ijspp.2020-0911 · Cited by 4
de Oliveira, S. F. M., de Oliveira, J. I. V., Haiachi, M. D. C., & Felder, H. (2022) · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · doi:10.1139/apnm-2022-0126 · Cited by 4
Gaming Tree Based Evaluation Model for Badminton Tactic Benefit Analysis and Prediction
Liu, W., Zhu, Y., Guo, W., Wang, X., & Yu, S. (2023) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app13137380 · Cited by 4
“Phomsoupha, M.; Laffaye, G. The science of badminton: Game characteristics, anthropometry, physiology, visual fitness and biomechanics.”
BackgroundResultInfluentialZhang, T. (2023) · Optical and Quantum Electronics · doi:10.1007/s11082-023-05880-9 · Cited by 4
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“…of peak oxygen uptake and 1.9–4.3 mM for BLa (Faude et al., 2007; Fernandez-Fernandez et al., 2013; Green et al., 2023), and intermittent exercises (Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015), such as 4.8–10.4 s of rally duration with rest of 8.1–26.7 s (i.e., work: rest ratio is approximately 1:2; Abdullahi &…”
BackgroundInfluentialAytar, S. H., Salman, M. N., Devrilmez, E., & ŞATIROĞLU, S. (2018) · Spor Bilimleri Dergisi · doi:10.17644/sbd.311143 · Cited by 4
Yao, B., & Liang, N. (2020) · EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking · doi:10.1186/s13638-020-01847-6 · Cited by 4
RetractedIdentification of male’s badminton talents: A systematic review
Wang, P., Niu, X., & Zainuddin, Z. A. (2024) · doi:10.56984/8zg01a8v2w7 · Cited by 3
Deng, N., Zheng, X., Wang, H., Zhao, Z., Xu, X., Zhang, H., Zhou, K., & Zhang, B. (2025) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2025.1708619 · Cited by 3
Characteristics of injuries among elite badminton players: a systematic review
Shaharudin, M. I., Muhamed, A. M. C., & Yusof, H. A. (2025) · Research in Sports Medicine · doi:10.1080/15438627.2025.2596737 · Cited by 3
Amaro, C. M., Nolasco, S., Roseiro, L. M., Amaro, A. M., & Castro, M. A. (2022) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app12199483 · Cited by 3
“Compared to other racket sports, badminton is frequently considered to be the fastest, which implies that players have restricted time to complete specific movements [3,5,6].”
BackgroundCue depth influences badminton players' inhibition of return in 3-D static and dynamic scenarios
Liu, Y., Qin, Y., Zhang, Q., Liu, H., Li, J., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · Acta Psychologica · doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104368 · Cited by 3
Intra-Individual Variation in the Jump Smash for Elite Malaysian Male Badminton Players
Ramasamy, Y., Wei, Y. M., King, M. A., & Towler, H. (2025) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app15020844 · Cited by 3
Pengked, K., Hareebin, Y., Tawanwongsri, W., & Manunyanon, S. (2025) · Electronic Journal of General Medicine · doi:10.29333/ejgm/15917 · Cited by 3
“Badminton is a sport that can cause injuries, although most are not caused by body-to-body contact [6, 21].”
Zhao, J., Shao, E., Song, Y., Baker, J. S., Liang, M., & Gu, Y. (2025) · Advanced Biomedical Engineering · doi:10.14326/abe.14.134 · Cited by 3
García-López, J., Pino‐Ortega, J., Fernández-Fernández, J., & Tormo, J. V. G. (2025) · Sensors · doi:10.3390/s25061910 · Cited by 3
“…badminton matches, each lasting 35 min, with a 15 min rest interval in between (total duration: 85 min), mimicking real competition scenarios [17]. individual warm-up (e.g., jump rope, mobility exercises, and playing several points), participants engaged in two simulated badminton matches,…”
InfluentialBiomechanics in Badminton- A Review
Vora, M. (2018) · Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Open Access Journal · doi:10.32474/osmoaj.2018.02.000129 · Cited by 3
Nugraha, H. K., Lumban‐Gaol, I., & Budhiparama, N. C. (2023) · European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences · doi:10.24018/ejmed.2023.5.2.1637 · Cited by 3
Análise da pontuação em partidas de Beach Tennis da categoria PRO
Lauria, A. D. A., de Carvalho, M. V., Perantoni, C. B., Teixeira, B. C., & Bicalho, C. C. F. (2023) · Brazilian Journal of Health Review · doi:10.34119/bjhrv6n2-108 · Cited by 3
Effects of Visual Training on the Reaction Time among Badminton Athletes
Prak, M. S. A. L., Abdullah, B., Zulkifly, N. A., Farizan, N. H., & Samsudin, S. (2022) · ACPES Journal of Physical Education Sport and Health (AJPESH) · doi:10.15294/ajpesh.v2i2.64811 · Cited by 3
“As much as 60-70% aerobic energy and 30% anaerobic energy are required during a high-intensity badminton match [5].”
BackgroundSetijono, H., Lolita, Y., Wiriawan, O., & Ashadi, K. (2024) · Physical Education Theory and Methodology · doi:10.17309/tmfv.2024.4.12 · Cited by 3
“In badminton, players must display optimal performance, be able to move quickly (Phomsoupha et al., 2015), and have good power (Deng et al., 2024).”
BackgroundComparative Study on Biomechanics of Two Legs in the Action of Single-Leg Landing in Men’s Badminton
He, G. (2022) · Molecular & cellular biomechanics · doi:10.32604/mcb.2022.017044 · Cited by 3
“Badminton, as a non-contact sport, has been widely loved by people [10], but it has strong antagonism and high intensity [11].”
BackgroundAnalisis Fleksibilitas Pada Atlet Bulutangkis Junior Indonesia
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“…beberapa gerakan explosive movement seperti lunges , overhead smash , dan gerakan lainnya membutuhkan tingkat fleksibilitas tinggi untuk mendapatkan gerakan yang maksimal, dan tentunya menurunkan resiko cedera akibat melakukan gerakan tersebut (Huang et al., 2019; Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015).”
BackgroundA Comparison of the Anaerobic Power in Sub-Elite Male Racket and Futsal Players
Yaprak, Y. (2020) · Journal of Educational Issues · doi:10.5296/jei.v6i1.17022 · Cited by 3
“BF percentage of the tennis players were detected as 8-18% (Roetert & Ellenbecker, 2007), for sub-elite badminton players as 10.15% average (Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015) and BF % of the futsal players between 12.70-16.45, in the literature (Ramos-Campo et al., 2014).”
BackgroundInfluentialBiological Maturation and Its Impact on Overhand Shot Technique Among Young Badminton Players
Ramli, A. S. S., Kamalden, T. F. T., Sharir, R., Harith, H. H., & Hanafi, M. B. (2020) · International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences · doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v10-i12/8346 · Cited by 3
“When height is being considered, this anthropometric variable appears to differentiate skill level between badminton players (Phomsoupha and Laffaye, 2015).”
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Physical Performance Indicators in Badminton
Subarkah, A., Marani, I. N., Yulianti, E., Widyaningsih, H., Jauhari, M., & Wijayanto, A. (2023) · Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research · doi:10.2991/978-94-6463-356-6_26 · Cited by 2
Enhancing Visual Perception in Sports Environments: A Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Approach
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Phomsoupha, M., Tran, A., & Guermont, H. (2025) · Journal of Sports Sciences · doi:10.1080/02640414.2025.2461931 · Cited by 2
“Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world with 200 millions adherents, both amateurs and professionals (Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015).”
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Pan, M., Chen, Z., Huang, D., Wu, Z., Xue, F., García, J. D.-C., Yi, Q., & Shen, S. (2025) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app15137066 · Cited by 2
“Its inclusion in the 1992 Olympic Games significantly elevated its competitive profile, contributing to a steady rise in both amateur and professional players [2].”
Energy-Expenditure Estimation During Aerobic Training Sessions for Badminton Players
Yan, X., Yang, J., Dai, J., & Tao, K. (2025) · Sensors · doi:10.3390/s25196257 · Cited by 2
“Standard laboratory-based training types include treadmill exercise [11] or power bike cycling [1], which aim at testing endurance and speed.”
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Court to conversation: Tactical badminton analysis via computer vision and RAG-enhanced LLMs
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“Compared to other high-intensity sports such as table tennis or tennis, badminton presents more significant challenges in terms of reaction time, decision complexity, and the integration of physical and reaction demands (Nikolakakis and Telopoulos, 2023; Phomsoupha and Laffaye, 2015).”
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“Despite the theoretical alignment between RST mechanics and badminton physiological demands ( Phomsoupha & Laffaye, 2015 ), its speci fi c application in this sport remains insuf fi ciently examined compared to general HIIT.”
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“Badminton, oyuncuların ortasında file bulunan bir kortta raket ile kaz tüyünden yapılmış topa vurarak sayı kazanmaya çalıştığı olimpik bir spor dalıdır (5).”
Effect of badminton shoe sole on the lunge skill performance: in the viewpoint of coordination
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Forehand Overhead Drop Shot Analysis for Men's Under-15 Badminton Athletes
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Metadata
- Authors
- Phomsoupha, M., & Laffaye, G.
- Affiliations
- Université Paris-Sud (FR)
- Corresponding author
- Phomsoupha, Michael
- Venue
- Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2014-12-31
- Volume
- 45
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 473-495
- ISSN
- 0112-1642 (ISSN-L)
- 1179-2035
- OpenAlex
- W2011609014
- Cited by
- 539
- References
- 192
- Citations by year
- 2026: 77 · 2025: 91 · 2024: 54 · 2023: 63 · 2022: 65 · 2021: 51 · 2020: 58 · 2019: 28 · 2018: 25 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 2
- FWCI
- 1.59
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Sports Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- HAL (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- Badminton World Federation
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Physical Education and Training Studies
- Keywords
- badminton, game features, anthropometry, physiological demands, biomechanics, heart rate, aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, match structure
- MeSH terms
- Anthropometry, Biomechanical Phenomena, Competitive Behavior, Energy Metabolism, Female, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Oxygen Consumption, Physical Endurance, Reaction Time, Sweating, Visual Perception, Racquet Sports, Lactic Acid, Muscle Strength
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