The field consists of two squares measuring 5.5 meters (18 ft) on each side. The distance between the squares is 12.8 meters (42 ft). Crossminton can be played on half of a tennis court which can easily be modified with elastic lines. Match Speeders are used for normal games.

Can you play Speedminton with a badminton racket?

Speedminton® developed a unique new racket game, Crossminton – a combination of tennis, badminton, and squash. It is played without a net which allows you to play everywhere (beach, park, street, backyard, even in water!) and due to the Night Speeder™, day and night! You can play in singles, doubles or freestyle.

What equipment is needed for Speedminton?

With your Speedminton® equipment, you can play anywhere and anytime! All you need is two rackets, a Speeder™ and there you go. The Speeder™ is specially designed for outdoor play, wind resistant up to wind force 4 and a stable flight path up to 100 feet.

What is the difference between Speedminton and badminton?

Speedminton is a form of badminton played without a net. It is faster than ordinary badminton. It combines rules from different sports like badminton, squash and tennis. Speed Badminton can be played outside and inside, the court can be painted or pegged off.

What’s a speeder in speedminton?

Speeder™ is hit twice by the same player. If a player returns an “out” Speeder™, it counts as “accepted” and play continues.

How many grams does a fun speeder weigh?

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Who invented speedminton?

Inventor Bill Brandes
Speedminton originated in Berlin and continues to have its greatest popularity in Germany. Inventor Bill Brandes (who initially called the game Shuttle Ball) was frustrated by one of the problems posed by outdoor badminton: the light weight of the bird allows for wind to affect its flight.

What is another common name for speedminton?

Crossminton (also called Speed Badminton or Speedminton) is a racquet sport, an outdoor version of Badminton, predominantly played individually between two players.

Can you play Speedminton with squash rackets?

The first rallies in Crossminton have been played with regular Badminton an Squash rackets. Therefore our sport needed special shaped rackets. Crossminton rackets have a similar length than racketball racket, but shall not exceed 61cm.

What are the rules for Speedminton?

Each player stands in her square and has to defend it. Hitting it back and forth, he tries to get the Speeder® into the opposite square. A game ends when one player reaches 16 points. If the score is tied at 15 or greater, play continues until one player has a 2 point advantage.

How is speedminton served?

To serve, you let the speeder drop from hip level and hit it as it falls. Overhead service, either standing or with a flying jump, is only permitted from the back service line. The losing side always has the first service in the next game. Every volley counts, unless it has to be repeated.

What is another name for speedminton?

Crossminton / Speedminton Crossminton (also called Speed Badminton or Speedminton) is a racquet sport, an outdoor version of Badminton, predominantly played individually between two players.

How far apart are the boxes in a Speedminton court?

Court Layout. A speedminton court consists to two, 18-foot square boxes, 42 feet apart. You can mark the corners of each box with a cone or buy a speedminton kit with marker lines. The lines can be anchored into the ground for outdoor play.

What are the dimensions of the speeder® court?

The game is very easy to set up and there is no net required; the court is composed of two 18 ft x 18 ft squares with a distance of 42 ft in between. The Speeder® (birdie) is designed for indoor and outdoor play.

What is the clearance of a badminton court?

Clearances of 2’ (.61 m) should be providing around the entire badminton court. Badminton Courts are the rectangular surfaces used for the racket sport of badminton. divided in half by a center badminton net, courts are usually marked for both singles or doubles games with boundary widths varying between the two match types.

What is a Crossminton court?

Whether competition or freestyle: Crossminton is a game with no limits. The game is very easy to set up and there is no net required; the court is composed of two 18 ft x 18 ft squares with a distance of 42 ft in between. The Speeder® (birdie) is designed for indoor and outdoor play.