My last two sessions of badminton have been really good. Like seriously good. This really makes up for my time out and other times when I have felt like I am not improving. On the Friday before last I had a mixed level of games. My warm up was with a beginner so a bit… Continue reading 54. Badminton High
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52. Feeling a bit like Ussain Bolt at group coaching!
So in 2018, our group coach has come back from holiday and our training seems to be better than ever! The sessions are more intense and I feel like I am getting so much more out of them. Yay! Our warm up this year is very different too. We run on the spot on just… Continue reading 52. Feeling a bit like Ussain Bolt at group coaching!
51. Thank you 2017 – The year I started playing badminton!
In June 2017 I started playing badminton and I haven't looked back since! I have loved learning to play and am looking forward to learning more in 2018! I have challenged my husband to a singles game in October 2018, ermm should have thought that through! So that will be something to look forward to!… Continue reading 51. Thank you 2017 – The year I started playing badminton!
47. Hair and badminton diet update!
So I have had my shorter hair for just over a month now and to be honest, I am loving it! It is so easy to look after and maintain. It looks and feels a lot healthier. Although, I can't say I don't miss my long locks sometimes, of course I do and I look… Continue reading 47. Hair and badminton diet update!
46. A tennis ball in badminton!
The split step is something that has been mentioned to me on various occasions, but I have never really understood it. If asked to do it I would jump on the spot before heading in the direction of the shuttlecock. This seemed like a huge waste of time and energy to me. Turns out, I… Continue reading 46. A tennis ball in badminton!
45. ‘The Server’
So when I first started playing badminton, I was told that a good serve would set the foundation for my games and would mean that I stood a chance when playing. I took this on board and was shown how to do a backhand low serve. I was told for my serve to be legal,… Continue reading 45. ‘The Server’
43. All I do is learn, learn, learn! :)
On Sunday I had a fantastic coaching session! Usually in group coaching our coach decides what we will learn, which is fine, but on Sunday I had a different coach who asked me what my concerns are. That made me think. What are my concerns? When put on the spot, I could only think of… Continue reading 43. All I do is learn, learn, learn! 🙂
