Crossminton

Hybrid of badminton, tennis and squash — no net, played across two 5.5 m squares with a wind-resistant "speeder".

👥1 per team🌤both

What is Crossminton?

Crossminton (formerly speed badminton) plays without a net across two 5.5 m squares set 12.8 m apart. Players use squash-length rackets and a heavy plastic "speeder" (shuttle) that resists wind, letting the sport be played outdoors in a breeze. Rallies are fast and hard-hitting; games are to 16 points. The ICO holds an annual world championship.

Quick facts

Category

Racket & Paddle Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

both

Country of origin

🇩🇪 Germany

Estimated origin

2001, Berlin (Bill Brandes)

Olympic

No

Popularity

regional

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified