November 1, 2024 November – Block Defence Block meaning be in ready position with knees flexed, weight forward and racket in front of body. You might be tempted to play it very softly, with a high, looping path so that it falls back very tight to the net; but this gives your opponent too much time. As a rough guide, aim for your block to la
October 1, 2024 October – Racket And Shuttle Relays For Racket and Shuttle Relays activity, pupils need to work in teams. Teacher creates relays with technical challenges related to technical abilities of the pupils. For example: Relay with hitting the shuttle up in the air with forehand or backhand or alternate between forehand and backhand.
September 1, 2024 September – Backhand Lift “Merry Go Round” In this activity, the exercise is practice progressing to “Merry-Go-Round”, where the racket is held out in front of the body, racket head above hand with relaxed reach. This activity aims to make a lift look like a net shot. Lesson 8: Backhand Lift[vc_btn title="More Shuttle
August 1, 2024 August – Throwing Team Game In this activity, work in teams, one team starts with a shuttle and uses throws to team mates. Each successful throw and catch scores a point. If the shuttle is dropped, shuttle goes to the other team. The opposing team tries to intercept the shuttle. When shuttle is dropped possession goes to the
July 1, 2024 July – Forehand Clear The purpose of the forehand clear is used to force your opponent to the rear court. It can be played as an attacking shot or as a defensive shot. The attacking clear is hit faster and flatter into the rear corners. The defensive clear is hit much higher and despite giving your opponent time to get b
June 1, 2024 June – Backhand Short Serve In this activity you will learn the repetition of thumb grip and then learn the backhand serve. Teacher demonstrates a backhand serve, aiming to get the shuttle in area. For example, from low service line into opposite service area. Lesson 7: Serve and Rally[vc_btn title="More Sh