Is badminton hard to learn? The honest answer: it's one of the easiest sports to start — most people can rally within an hour — but one of the hardest to truly master. This explains exactly what's easy on day one, what takes weeks (footwork, a legal serve, the overhead swing) and what takes years (deception, stamina, anticipation), so you know what to expect and why the gentle learning curve is what makes badminton so addictive.
