Difference between tennis and badminton

Posted By: Sm Adminon: November 24, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Tennis:
Tennis is a racket sport which is played either individually or the single opponent or two players each. Here the rubber ball is used. It is an Olympic sport. It is also known lawn tennis. The points are given to the players whenever an opponent fails to return the ball correctly within the dimensions of the court.
Badminton:
Badminton is the sport which is played by volleying a shuttlecock through the racket between the single opposing players or the doubles. The rectangular court is divided into two by a net. It can also be played as a recreational activity. Since 1992, badminton is also known as an Olympic Sport.
Differences:

Basis	Tennis	Badminton
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A game in which two or four players strike a ball with rackets over a net stretched across a court. The usual form (originally called lawn tennis) is played with a felt-covered hollow rubber ball on a grass, clay, or artificial surface.	A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net.
Objectives/Purpose	Players can make many manipulated shots.	Players aim to make drop shots.
Synonyms	Basketball, golf, soccer, aquatics, skating	Bingo, rugby, sharpshooting, snooker, softball
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): / ˈtɛnɪs / Eng (US): / ˈtɛnɪs /	Eng (UK): /ˈbadmɪnt(ə)n / Eng (US): /ˈbadmin(t)n /
History	The origin of the game can be traced to a 12th-13th century French handball game called jeu de paume from which was derived a complex indoor racket and ball game: real tennis.	The origin of the fame of badminton date back at least 2000 years to the game of battledore and shuttlecock played in ancient Greece, China and India.
Word origin	The word tennis was originated in 15th century from Middle English tenetz.	The word badminton was originated in 1874 from Badminton.
Courts	Tennis courts are larger than badminton courts. A tennis court is 36 feet wide and 78 feet long.	A badminton court is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long.
Racket	Heavy and large rackets are used.	Relatively light and small rackets are used.
Uses	Uses a hollow rubber ball (relatively heavy).	Uses a shuttlecock (relatively light).
Advantages/Benefits	The advantages of playing tennis are: It reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It helps to control weight. It strengthens the bones. It can even improve mood. It helps to spend time with friends.	The advantages of playing badminton are: It helps to get fit. It helps to become socialize.
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: It might cause some possible injuries like tennis elbow, wrist tendinitis, inflammation of shoulder and knee joints and muscle strains, pulls and tears.	Its disadvantages are: We have to return the quick shots which might lead to break and twist of leg due to misplaced foot.
Example in Sentence	He bought tennis shoes. Tennis is a physical activity.	She plays badminton very well. Badminton helps to refresh our mind.