Badminton is a racquet sport that can be played individually or as doubles. It originated in ancient China and was formalized in England in the late 19th century. The game is played on a rectangular court with a net by hitting a lightweight shuttlecock back and forth. Players use racquets to strike the shuttlecock over the net to score points against their opponent(s) based on various rules involving faults, lets, and scoring systems. The game aims to improve players' agility, coordination, and focus while also cultivating teamwork and sportsmanship.