This program is designed for 8-year-old and older children who are new to playing badminton. The focus is on teaching the fundamentals of badminton, the rules of the game, applicable badminton terminologies, and basic skill sets.
Basic strokes – including proper grip, a swing of the racket, follow-through, using full-body motion through, racket and shuttlecock point of contact, how to serve & return
Basic footwork and stroke combination
General physical conditioning – warm-up & cool down exercises, cardiovascular / endurance exercises, strengthening & flexibility exercises
Basic court play rules – scoring for singles and doubles games, service/receiving, faults, Court etiquette, and sportsmanship
Life skills – persistence, patience, endurance, fairness, honesty, teamwork, friendship, sportsmanship, etc.