What is the difference between table tennis and badminton

Table tennis and badminton are two popular racquet sports with some similarities but also many differences.

Equipment - Table tennis is played on a table with a net in the middle, while badminton is played on a court with a higher net. - Table tennis paddles are smaller and have a flat surface, while badminton rackets are larger and have strings. - Table tennis balls are smaller and lighter than badminton shuttlecocks.

Gameplay - In table tennis, players hit the ball back and forth over the net until one player fails to return the ball. - In badminton, players hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net until one player fails to return it or hits it out of bounds. - Badminton involves more movement and athleticism than table tennis, as players must cover a larger court and often have to jump to reach high shots.

Scoring - In table tennis, each game is played to 11 points. - In badminton, each game is played to 21 points.

Other differences - Table tennis is typically played indoors, while badminton can be played both indoors and outdoors. - Table tennis is played with a single ball, while badminton is played with a shuttlecock. - Table tennis is more popular in Asia, while badminton is more popular in Europe.

What is the difference between a table tennis paddle and a badminton racket?
- Table tennis paddles are smaller and have a flat surface, while badminton rackets are larger and have strings.
What is the difference between a table tennis ball and a badminton shuttlecock?
- Table tennis balls are smaller and lighter than badminton shuttlecocks.
Which sport is more popular?
- Table tennis is more popular in Asia, while badminton is more popular in Europe.
Which sport is more physically demanding?
- Badminton involves more movement and athleticism than table tennis, as players must cover a larger court and often have to jump to reach high shots.
Which sport is easier to learn?
- Table tennis is generally considered to be easier to learn than badminton, as it is played on a smaller court and the ball is slower.

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