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  • February 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM #17012
    scaredyclassic
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    OK, this is kinda weird, but have you considered badminton lately. my kid started playing in high school p.e. in class and I was kind of intrigued. we bought a cheap set with racquets, net, shuttlecocks, all for $45.00 that was easily put up, works great and has already provided many hours of competitive play. Also, check out youtube videos of competitive badminton. unbelievable! If you’re thinking, hey, what sport can I set up on y lawn this summer to engage my kids and get them ready for the olympics in another decade or so….the answer might be BADMINTON! i’m already thinking about installing a professional court in the yard of any future house i buy. what a game! the speed of squash and ping pong, running about, lightweight racquets great even for young kids….there should be more badminto played, less tennis!

    February 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM #510341
    UCGal
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    We played badminton a lot as kids. You’ve intrigued me, Scaredy… I may have to go get a set for our yard.

    (Our already heavily multitasking yard – already have ping pong and basketball vying for space.)

    February 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM #510489
    UCGal
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    We played badminton a lot as kids. You’ve intrigued me, Scaredy… I may have to go get a set for our yard.

    (Our already heavily multitasking yard – already have ping pong and basketball vying for space.)

    February 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM #510902
    UCGal
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    We played badminton a lot as kids. You’ve intrigued me, Scaredy… I may have to go get a set for our yard.

    (Our already heavily multitasking yard – already have ping pong and basketball vying for space.)

    February 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM #510996
    UCGal
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    We played badminton a lot as kids. You’ve intrigued me, Scaredy… I may have to go get a set for our yard.

    (Our already heavily multitasking yard – already have ping pong and basketball vying for space.)

    February 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM #511245
    UCGal
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    We played badminton a lot as kids. You’ve intrigued me, Scaredy… I may have to go get a set for our yard.

    (Our already heavily multitasking yard – already have ping pong and basketball vying for space.)

    February 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM #510361
    an
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    I used to play competitively in HS. If you want to build a professional court, it has to be enclosed (can’t have any wind at all). So, you’d need at least 1 acre of land. It’s definitely is fun if you play competitively. They have open court almost everyday in Balboa Park if you want to pick it up.

    February 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM #510510
    an
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    I used to play competitively in HS. If you want to build a professional court, it has to be enclosed (can’t have any wind at all). So, you’d need at least 1 acre of land. It’s definitely is fun if you play competitively. They have open court almost everyday in Balboa Park if you want to pick it up.

    February 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM #510922
    an
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    I used to play competitively in HS. If you want to build a professional court, it has to be enclosed (can’t have any wind at all). So, you’d need at least 1 acre of land. It’s definitely is fun if you play competitively. They have open court almost everyday in Balboa Park if you want to pick it up.

    February 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM #511016
    an
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    I used to play competitively in HS. If you want to build a professional court, it has to be enclosed (can’t have any wind at all). So, you’d need at least 1 acre of land. It’s definitely is fun if you play competitively. They have open court almost everyday in Balboa Park if you want to pick it up.

    February 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM #511265
    an
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    I used to play competitively in HS. If you want to build a professional court, it has to be enclosed (can’t have any wind at all). So, you’d need at least 1 acre of land. It’s definitely is fun if you play competitively. They have open court almost everyday in Balboa Park if you want to pick it up.

    February 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM #510376
    scaredyclassic
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    well, i played maybe 1.5 hours today and im beat. i dont think im ready to play in a public setting. we tried tennis last year but it was a bust because the racquets are heavy and there’s just too much technique. badminto seems to have ashorter learning curve for volleying so we were having fun pretty much within the first hour.

    February 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM #510524
    scaredyclassic
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    well, i played maybe 1.5 hours today and im beat. i dont think im ready to play in a public setting. we tried tennis last year but it was a bust because the racquets are heavy and there’s just too much technique. badminto seems to have ashorter learning curve for volleying so we were having fun pretty much within the first hour.

    February 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM #510937
    scaredyclassic
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    well, i played maybe 1.5 hours today and im beat. i dont think im ready to play in a public setting. we tried tennis last year but it was a bust because the racquets are heavy and there’s just too much technique. badminto seems to have ashorter learning curve for volleying so we were having fun pretty much within the first hour.

    February 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM #511031
    scaredyclassic
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    well, i played maybe 1.5 hours today and im beat. i dont think im ready to play in a public setting. we tried tennis last year but it was a bust because the racquets are heavy and there’s just too much technique. badminto seems to have ashorter learning curve for volleying so we were having fun pretty much within the first hour.

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