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 2 laps back and forth from one wall to the other wall.
Relay Race
- Karaoke 1x
- Side Shuffle and jump 1x
- Lunges with side twist 1x
- Forward shuffle and backward shuffle 1x
- Sprints 1x
- High Knees 1x
- Butt Kickers 1x
Notes
- Warm up without rackets
- Increases heart rate and blood flow
Water Break (5 mins)
Forehand Clear Practice (20 mins)
- Place a marker 3 big steps away from net or a distance relevant to the level of the group
- Students try hit the shuttle high and hard in the air
- Students hit the shuttle as far and high as they can
- This game can be played in teams, two vs two on half court. Students take turn to hit the overhead clear and score points as a team
Notes:
- Concentrate on preparation/ ready position
- High contact point
- Scissor jump (* for students can hit more consistently)
Over Head Drop Shot (20 mins)
- Group of 3. Player 1 throws high for player 2 to hit a forehand drop shot with rotation. Player 3 on other side of the net catch the bird and throw it back to player 1. Rotate position after 10 shuttles.
- Position of the thrower should be beside the hitter
- Students try hit the shuttle around 11 o’clock position. Hit the bird light so that bird will drop near the service line of the opposite court
Notes:
- Position and angle of contact
- Throwing motion, finished with a push
- Intercepting shuttle at the highest point
- Coaches can help to feed if students are unable to feed for drop shot
Clean Up and Break (5 mins)
Games (20 mins)
- Singles and doubles with coaches on side coaching students on scoring and rules. Or
- Plat around the world. Coaches vs students. Students can drop, coaches lift
Cool Down Stretch (5 mins)
- Calves
- Quads
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Groin
Notes:
- Review what technique learned today
- Talk about what we went well today and what didn’t
- Ask for the student’s feedback on the drills and the games
- Socialize with them