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Embracing agility through Badminton

Sports indeed enhance physical fitness. The activities improve coordination between muscle fibers and the nervous system. In badminton, a sequence of strategies – servicing near the short court, lifting the shuttle to the farthest possible corner, juggling between the near court and the third court, smashing at a proper thrust, and placing the shuttle at a gap, which is difficult to reach- shuffles and reshuffles. This set of physical activities twitches, tones, and tunes our aerobic and anaerobic muscle fibers. It also augments the individual capacity of cardiac and respiratory systems. Badminton develops not only strength and stamina, but the game also nurtures patience and focus. Other than muscles and organs, nervous system also steers players’ moves in badminton. Refined coordination between nerves and neurons acts as an important element in decisions of placing the shuttle, of smashing, or of deceiving an opponent at his/her weak points. This sound interaction between