RICHARD TRAINING CENTER AT TROUT LAKE COMMUNITY FOR 2008

"To actively provide, encourage and further the growth and development of the sport of badminton in Vancouver." 

Trout Lake Community Centre
(604) 338-8926    
Address
3350 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
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GROUP LESSON PROGRAM FOR FALL 2008 - Begin January 13th, 2008

PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON PROGRAM
Learn the foundation of badminton techniques and footwork from a badminton professional coach through a one on one or semi-private. The lessons will be customized depend on the students' level, ability, and goal. The program will cover Skill Development, Games, Footwork, Conditioning, Drills, and Strategy. The program is being coach by Richard. Richard had competed in the Canadian Badminton Open for 2002 & 2003, and has over 20 years of playing experience and over 5 years of coaching experience. Learn the proper skills to get to the next level.

The Program will consist of 8 Sessions in total. Sunday 11:15-12:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO BADMINTON I YOUTH PROGRAM (6-10 year old)
Learn the basic foundation of badminton techniques and footwork from a badminton professional coach. The program will cover Skill Development, Games, Footwork, Conditioning, Drills, and Strategy. The program is being coach by Richard. Richard had competed in the Canadian Badminton Open for 2002 & 2003, and has over 20 years of playing experience and over 5 years of coaching experience.

Time Begin: Sunday 12:15-1:00 pm, 8 Session

YOUTH INTRODUCTION TO BADMINTON II PROGRAM (11-15)
Learn the basic foundation of badminton techniques and footwork from a badminton professional coach. The program will cover Speed Drills, Skill Development, Games, Footwork, Conditioning, Drills, and Strategy. The program is being coach by Richard. Richard had competed in the Canadian Badminton Open for 2002 & 2003, and has over 20 years of playing experience and over 5 years of coaching experience.

Sun 2008, Time Begin: Sunday 1:00-1:45 pm    8 Sessions

ADULT INTRODUCTION TO BADMINTON LEVEL II
Learn the basic foundation of badminton techniques and footwork from a badminton professional coach. The program will cover Speed Drills, Skill Development, Games, Footwork, Conditioning, Drills, and Strategy. The program is being coach by Richard. Richard had competed in the Canadian Badminton Open for 2002 & 2003, and has over 20 years of playing experience and over 5 years of coaching experience. Come and enjoy badminton, exercise, and having fun! LOTS OF DOUBLE GAMES!

Sun 2008, Time Begin: Sunday 2:45-3:30 pm    8 Sessions

BADMINTON COURSE OUTLINE 2008

Skills:
 a. grip - forehand and backhand
 b. stance and court position - "ready position"
 c. movement on the court - "feet, body, arms, head”
 d. performance skills:
     1. serve - low and short, high and deep, flick, drive
     2. clear shot - offensive and defensive: overhead,
         underhand
     3. drop shot - back court, mid-court, net hairpin
     4. drive shot - cross court and down-the-line
     5. smash/kill shot
     6. block shot - drop, straight, angled
     7. round-the-head shot
 e. common errors and their correction
 

Rules and Their Interpretations:
 a. type of play, singles or doubles, and "spin of racket"
 b. serving and scoring - rotation and "setting"
 c. faults - during service, receiving and play
 d. unwritten rules and other areas:
     conduct on the court and as spectator - etiquette
 

Warm Up and Drills/Drilling:
Warm Up - stretching for flexibility and play preparation
 1. stretch muscles slowly while standing and sitting
 2. swing the racket in a variety of movements
 3. bounce, step laterally and make limbering lunges
 4. footwork drills simulating game movements
 5. quick, short sprints - forward, back, side, diagonal

Drills
 1. racket control, foot work, and skill development
 2. on-court and off-court
 3. self-testing, partner, and group
 4. conditioning
 5. strategy
 6. competition
 

Strategy and Tactics:
 a. offensive and defensive
 b. angle of return - cross-court vs. angle return
 c. serving
 d. receiving and returning the serve
 e. singles play vs. doubles - also mixed doubles
 

Cooperative Play, Competition and Tournaments:
 a. drills and strategies for cooperative play situations
 b. competition and game situations
 c. types of tournaments: (advantages and disadvantages)
    1. elimination - single, double, "true double"
    2. round robin
    3. ladder
    4. pyramid
    5. web
 d. Pickle Ball and other related racket games
 

Personal Fitness Program

A sound fitness program involves the following:

Warm-up and Stretching:
-jog 5-10 minutes or bike or walk fast or stair step (your choice)
-slow static stretching with a series of different stretches (10-15 minutes) list what stretches you will do

Flexibility Training:
-This would include what you do for a warm up and the stretches you do for a warm down, anything more is an added bonus

Resistance Training:
- would consist of a weight lifting routine in which you lift a variety of different weights, working on several different muscles. Each lift should be performed 8-10 times (8-10 repetitions) and a total of either 2 or 3 sets ( a set is accomplished when you lift one weight 8-10 times). This routine should be performed about 3 times weekly, but not on consecutive days. (You need to list weights you will lift.)
 
Cool Down and Stretching
- same as warm-up

A Well Balanced Diet
- Eating a variety of foods from all the food groups
- Keeping hydrated-drinking 8-10 8 ounce cups of water a day
- Staying away from sweets and fattening foods