Intro to Badminton (Adult, SP26)

Service Description

Interested in playing badminton but don't know where to start? This Intro Level group class is a great way to get started! Over the course of 4 weeks, you will learn from a coach the basics to serve, rally, and move around the court so you can enjoy this amazing sport! In this class, you will learn about the following different skills: - Grip position - learn the different ways to hold a racket to perform forehand and backhand swings - Swing mechanics and timing - discover how different arm movements and contact timing result in a variety of shots - Movement - learn the basic footwork and body mechanics to be able to efficiently move around the court - Game rules & play - learn the differences between singles and doubles play, how and where to serve, and get practice in short-form live gameplay DATES & TIMES - this group class will meet at Cardinal Badminton from 7:30pm - 9:00pm on the following days: Week 1: Wednesday, May 6th - breaking down the forehand grip, split step, and chasse step Week 2: Wednesday, May 13th - breaking down the backhand grip and lunge step Week 3: Thursday, May 21st - learning how to use the different footwork steps to move around the court Week 4: Wednesday, May 27th - finding out the backcourt and frontcourt shots that work the best for you