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Shuttlecock, also known as shuttlecock, was called foot-throwing drama in ancient times, which was made of chicken feathers inserted on a circular base. Shuttlecock, as an ancient traditional folk sports activity, originated in Han Dynasty and developed from ancient Cuju. Popular in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it has a history of more than 2,000 years, as a simple fitness activity. Deeply loved by young children, especially young women.

Ancient literati, also known as "swallows", have a poem description of "kicking incense and throwing jade swallows".

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 kicking was further developed in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Dong Liu, a scholar in the Ming Dynasty and a famous essayist in the history of China, wrote in "A Brief View of the Imperial Capital": "The willow is green and empty, and the willow kicks the shuttlecock and dies." It can be seen that kicking shuttlecock has become the content of folk proverbs and developed into a skill sport for several people to kick together.