Please email coach@seattlebadminton.com for any questions regarding junior classes!
Please email katy@seattlebadminton.com for any questions regarding Competition Team!
Junior Classes
Shuttles will be provided for class
Students will need a racket (limited supply of rental rackets are provided) and bring non-marking, indoor court shoes
*Child must be at least 8 years old to participate in classes
- Bronze I/II – Beginner level: Focus on badminton fundamentals for holding a racket, swing and footwork technique, as well as basic shots
- Silver I – Early Intermediate level: Focus on individual shots. Refine technique and footwork while introducing more advanced shots and game strategy
- Silver II – Late Intermediate level: Focus on combining shots together with movement. Teach more games strategy and teamwork
- Gold I/II – Advanced level: Focus more on fine-tuning shot accuracy, strategy and physical fitness, with an emphasis on introducing students to local and national tournaments
- Competition Team– Highest level: For highly-skilled and serious junior players aiming to compete in local and national tournaments, emphasis on conditioning and physical fitness with advanced strategy. Students are geared towards junior ranking tournament level game-play. We teach players to master the strategic aspect of the game alongside intense physical training
Class Advancements
Class advancement is based on an inter-class tournament style competition held twice every Session. Competition result is a big part (but not the only part) of class advancement decision. Coaches are also giving progress reports at the end of the Session so that students/parents know how they are developing. Our final advancement decision will be based on inter-class competition result, skill assessment and court attitude combined.
*Bronze students moving up to Silver I will be based on a skill assessment at the end of each session. No competition required.
Beginner Level: Bronze students will have instruction on fundamental athletic skills as a foundation for badminton skills and movements.
Bronze I– All ages
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Proper forehand and backhand grips
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Forehand birdies bounce
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Backhand birdies bounce
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Forehand lift (underhand)
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Backhand lift (underhand)
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Clear (high/long)
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Serves
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Introduction to footwork
Bronze II– All ages
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Clear and lift/front and back footwork
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Forehand/backhand net drop
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Half court practice in order to have consistent rallies
Middle/High School Beginner– Ages 12+ recommended
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It’s never too late to start! For students in Middle or High School that want to learn badminton as a hobby or prepare for their upcoming school season
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Cover proper technique of fundamentals from Beginner Level in order to learn the basics of badminton
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Introduce skills from Intermediate Level in order to help students compete for their school teams or to transition into the Silver curriculum
Note: An assessment for new students is required for the following classes
Intermediate Level: Once students have learned the proper technique for basic shots and footwork, they will have more intensive instruction on shot technique and movement with a focus on future competitive badminton in Silver I and II.
Silver I
*Bronze students will move up to Silver I based on coach’s discretion. Coaches may recommend a skill assessment.
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Forehand flat drive and footwork
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Backhand flat drive and footwork
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Forehand net kills and footwork
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Smashes
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Footwork- hitting backcourt shots into frontcourt shots
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Drop shots from the backcourt
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Emphasis on half-court games while introducing singles and doubles
Silver II
*Silver I students who do well during an in-class competition (half-court singles) assessment will be considered to move up to Silver II under coach’s discretion
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Backhand net kills and footwork
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Smash block shots
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Singles/doubles game rules
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Offense and defensive strategy, including doubles rotation
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Emphasis on accuracy and control for all types of shots
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Improving footwork to play singles and doubles efficiently
Gold I&II
*Silver II students who do well during an in-class competition (full-court singles) assessment will be considered to move up to Gold I under coach’s discretion
**All Gold students will take part in a bi-sessional competitive assessment (full-court singles) to place into Gold I or II
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Work on advanced shots, footwork, and mental preparation for tournament play.
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Game situational play and anticipation
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Physical conditioning
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Improving utilization of strategy
SBC Competition Junior Team
Students who want to be serious about competitive badminton; the training will focus on strategy and physical ability to play competitive singles and doubles in local and national tournaments
*Juniors taking Competition Team classes are required to participate in junior ranking tournaments*
Saturday Running| 3:00pm- 4:00pm
Come join our competitive juniors during Saturday running! Build team spirit and build up cardio and stamina. Usually we meet at Juanita High School to run.
Saturday Junior Ladder| 4:00pm- 6:30pm
We want to encourage serious but healthy competition amongst our competing juniors. They will be challenging each other while also having honest feedback from coaches and peers.
*Limited spots available* Contact Coach Zheng katy@seattlebadminton.com and Coach Hsiaoma hsiaoma@seattlebadminton.com
Competition Team IV (minimum 3 x classes)
* Competitive Team IV is for younger students 8-11 years old who are interested in competing at tournaments. They are selected based on Silver assessment results and coach’s discretion.
· Solidify basic shot skills, strengthen singles court coverage, become familiar with doubles rotation
· Develop physical fitness and competitive team mindset at a younger age
· Regular participation in local and/or national tournaments
Competition Team II/III (minimum 3 x classes)
*Competitive Team II/III students are selected based on Gold assessment results and coach’s discretion
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Advanced strategy
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Emphasis on improving physical fitness
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Regular participation in local and/or national tournaments
Competition Team I (minimum 3 x classes)
Competition Team I students are geared towards tournament level game-play. We teach players to master the strategic aspect of the game alongside intense physical training
*Students must have at least 2 years of junior training and already mastered the basic skills
*Students have competed in national level junior tournaments. They are expected to keep competing in national level tournaments
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Develop and enhance coordination, balance, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, reactions, speed, stamina, strength, and agility
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Gain experience and match toughness
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Outmaneuver and out play opponents
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Junior Team Oriented jogging regimen and a dedicated junior ladder
Adult Classes
Beginner – players just starting or have some experience, but want to enhance their skills.
Intermediate – players that can execute basic shots but need consistency, more fitness, movement skills and a better backhand! Practice, practice and practice. and learn new ways to execute those “panic shots”. Yes, all is attainable.
Advanced – For the player that has spurts of genius, mediocrity, and humbling. There is always room for improvement whether it be better accuracy, faster feet, more endurance, mental preparation, nutrition or relaxation to bring your out your best game. We can keep improving with focused effort.
Beginner Class
We will work on improving:
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Grip and basic shots will be covered – serve, overhead and net
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Movement patterns for doubles
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Clarifying official rules of badminton
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Shot consistency and accuracy
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Movement technique
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Positional awareness
Intermediate Class
Develop more weapons for your game.
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Improve overhead shots
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More power
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Expanding footwork
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Net technique
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Backhand shots
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And much more!