Discover the most astonishing side of the fastest sport in the world.Did you know that some players don't drink water between sets to maintain their "ideal weight"?Or that there have been matches played in zero gravity, in deserts, on ice, and even underwater... with balloons?This book is a fascinating journey through the best-kept secrets, the most incredible feats, and the most extravagant curiosities of badminton.From giant shuttlecocks and floating courts at sea to goggles that train peripheral vision and rackets that vibrate to correct mistakes, you'll find stories that never make it to TV, records that defy logic, and superstitions even champions don't dare break.Perfect for players, fans, and the simply curious, this book reveals not just what happens on the court, but everything that surrounds one of the most technical, fastest, and surprising sports on the planet.Get ready to see badminton like never before.