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The origin of shuttlecock

Shuttlecock, called "Foot-throwing Toy Group" in ancient times, is a kind of game equipment made of chicken feathers inserted on a circular base. Shuttlecock kicking is a folk sport in China. It is a good whole-body exercise, and it doesn't need any special venues and equipment. Can be large or small, suitable for all ages. In particular, it is helpful to cultivate people's sensitivity and coordination, contribute to the all-round development of the body and enhance health. Because of its entertainment and flexibility, shuttlecock is deeply loved by people in China and other countries in the world. In recent years, many countries in Europe and Asia have launched shuttlecock in China.

Shuttlecock originated in Han Dynasty and developed from Cuju. The types of shuttlecock are chicken hair shuttlecock, hair shuttlecock, paper shuttlecock, hair shuttlecock and so on. (Shiyan Shuttlecock Association is currently promoting Dabai Shuttlecock in the shuttlecock project)

This shuttlecock is made of dried goose feathers, thick and thick, and has been sterilized and shaped at high temperature. Medium shuttlecock height 16cm, weight 23g, beef tendon base, base height 1.5cm, diameter 5cm, including eight iron sheets and plastic gaskets. It is the best choice for Shiyan to carry out outdoor shuttlecock events.

Shuttlecock kicking is a good whole-body exercise, without any special venues and equipment. Suitable for all ages, especially for cultivating people's sensitivity and coordination ability, contributing to the all-round development of the body and enhancing health.

Shuttlecock kicking is deeply loved by people in China and other countries because of its entertainment and flexibility. In recent years, many countries in Europe and Asia have launched shuttlecock in China.

Shuttlecock has a long history in China. According to legend, in the Shang Dynasty more than 3,000 years ago, people had the dance of kicking shuttlecock, which may be the embryonic form of kicking shuttlecock. 19 13 Twenty-three stone paintings depicting eight people kicking shuttlecock were unearthed from a tomb in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Their movements are harmonious and natural.

A good shuttlecock is very important for the competition and even for the usual practice.

When choosing shuttlecock, it is generally better that the shuttlecock kicked out can rise and fall vertically and turn around smoothly in the air.

The diameter of tappets should be 2.8 cm to 5 cm. Although the paddle is too small and easy to flip in the air, it is often unable to take off and land vertically, which is difficult to control and can't play tricks. The rest is too big to turn over and clumsy.

Generally, the length of shuttlecock feathers is12cm to18cm. Feathers are too short to control, but too long to flip in the air.

The length of badminton feathers depends on the weight of badminton support. The heavier the shuttlecock holder, the longer the feather and the shorter the shuttlecock holder. Of course, the weight of shuttlecock can also be determined by the length of feathers.

Shuttlecock Kicking Skills: "If the knees are centered, the waist is like cotton, jumping into the ape and falling on the swallow."

Interpreted as: when kicking shuttlecock, the muscles of the whole body should be relaxed and the body naturally swings; When jumping, be as dexterous as an ape; You have to be as light as a swallow when landing to kick the shuttlecock well.