Crossminton

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/crossminton

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Racket sport
2. What is the founding year of international governing body?2011
3. What is Crossminton and how is it different from badminton?Crossminton is a fast racket game that has no net. It uses a heavier shuttlecock called a speeder and mixes moves from badminton, squash, and tennis.
4. Why does Crossminton not use a net?The sport was made to be played anywhere, so removing the net lets people play on streets, beaches, fields, or inside halls.

Crossminton: A net-free racket sport that synthesizes elements from badminton, squash, and tennis, emphasizing speed, agility, and strategic play.
Speeder: A specialized, heavier shuttlecock engineered for high-speed flight and stability, crucial for net-free gameplay in crossminton.
International Crossminton Organization (ICO): The global governing body responsible for the standardization, promotion, and organization of international crossminton competitions and federations.