Apple Watch Underreporting Steps During Badminton

Hi all,


I’ve noticed my Apple Watch (Series 9] significantly undercounts steps during badminton. While calories and heart rate are tracked accurately, step count is consistently low—likely due to limited wrist movement while holding a racket.


Other devices like Garmin capture steps more reliably in similar sports.


I would appreciate any advice or workarounds. Also, is there a way to formally request Apple to improve motion detection for racket sports?


Thanks!

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 05:30 AM

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