Badminton Update

Badminton allows me to indulge in an action sport that relieves my stress. Playing badminton on a weekly basis gives me the opportunity to learn and improve my gameplay. It requires me to show commitment and perseverance. My stamina has always been a weak point for me and has been affecting the way I play. Therefore this is a major area of my focus on this semester. 

My semester started with learning new techniques of long serves and smashes, as these are my main weak points. Over the past 4 weeks,  I believe that I have improved on my smashes. My aim is to be more informed of the various shot types and how the gameplay changes while playing singles or doubles. I hope to play single matches as it allows me to be independent and use more strength. This will further develop my stamina. There are times when I feel extremely breathless and tired, but I still keep on playing. This is helping me to improve my overall game play along with my backhand and forehand shots. 

Playing with Nandini against Anya and Sam

1. 1.             Increased their awareness of their strengths and areas for growth. –  Improve my gameplay.
   2.             Undertaken new challenges. – Push myself to take on more strain and learn new moves.
   3.             Worked collaboratively with others. – Play matches with a partner. Be in sync and understand how to utilise the court space.
   4.             Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities. – Attend every class and improve my stamina.
   5.             Considered the ethical implications of their actions. – Make sure not to throw around my racket or knowingly injure someone.