Group
- Beginner
Lesson Focus
- Helping younger kids understand how to efficiently use their strength to clear with the correct movements
Warm Up (10 mins)
Run 3 laps back and forth from one wall to the other wall.
Relay Race
- Karaoke 1x
- Lunges with side twist 1x
- Ankle and wrist twists 1x
- Sprints 1x
- High Knees 1x
- Butt Kickers 1x
- Side Shuffles 1x
Notes
- Warm up without rackets
- Increases heart rate and blood flow
Water Break (5 mins)
Throwing Game With Scissor Jump (20 mins)
- Students working in pairs facing each other on the length of the court
- One student using chasses steps move to the back of the court and throw the shuttle forward for distance using scissor jump
- The partner catch it or pick up the shuttle perform the same movement
Notess
- Concentrate on:
- Sight on position
- Full shoulder turn
- High point of throwing
Forehand Clear Practice (20 mins)
- Place a marker 5 big steps away from the net or a distance relevant to the level of the group
- Students try hit the shuttle high and hard in the air
- If the shuttle falls short of the marker, the other player wins a point
- This game can be played in teams, two vs two on half a court. Students take turn to hit the overhead clear and score points as a team
Notes
- Progression – Players working pairs playing rallies. How many overhead clear can they make without making a mistake
Clean up and break (5 mins)
Forehand Clear Game (10 mins)
- Students play half court single
- The rally start with high service follow by two clears
- Students are then free to play any shots
- The game is score and the player can rotate on to the court
Games (15 mins)
- Singles and doubles with coach on site coaching students on scoring and rules
Cool Down Stretch (5 mins)
- Calves
- Quads
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Groin
Notes
- Review what technique learned today
- Talk about what went well today and what didn’t
- Ask for the student’s feedback on the drills and the games
- Socialize with them