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The 30 hobbies closest to badminton in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Fast rallies with small bats and a light ball across a table-top net.
Alike: Both social and precise.
Different: Gentler on the body.
CurlingGentler on the body.
SquashMore physical.
TennisMore time outside.
VolleyballMore time outside.
PadelMore time outside.
DartsGentler on the body. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Lawn bowlsMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
NetballMore time outside.
Pool & snookerGentler on the body.
Pickup basketballMore time outside.
RoundnetMore time outside.
CroquetMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
PickleballMore time outside.
Ten-pin bowlingGentler on the body.
Ultimate frisbeeMore time outside.
Field hockeyMore time outside.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
PétanqueMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
SoftballMore time outside.
Walking footballMore time outside.
CricketMore time outside.
Five-a-side footballMore time outside.
Hacky sackMore time outside. No winners or losers.
LacrosseMore time outside. More of a thrill.
Touch rugbyMore time outside.
Clay shootingMore time outside. Gentler on the body.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Disc golfMore time outside. More relaxing.
RugbyMore time outside. More of a thrill.The closest are Table tennis, Curling, Squash, Tennis and Volleyball. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Pickleball is close to badminton and quicker to pick up.
Curling is close to badminton and costs less to start.
