Advanced Badminton
featuring Kevin Han (13-time United States National Champion)
Description
About the course:
Take your game to the advanced level with the help of 13-time United States National Champion Kevin Han. In this very comprehensive video, Kevin demonstrates and explains everything it takes to become a top level player. Among the topics covered are: footwork drills, net shot skills, jump smash, backhand clear, singles drill, full court combined drill, combined singles drill, defense drill, net kill drill, smash and net kill drill, doubles defensive drill, doubles attacking drill, front net attack, doubles smash drill, doubles drive drill, smash and drive drill, multi-shuttle net drill, doubles serve and return drill, and doubles positioning. This video is a must have resource for any serious badminton player.
About the Coach:
Kevin Han started playing badminton as a young child in China. As a teenager, he was one of the top ranked players in China. At the age of 17, Kevin moved to the United States and soon started ascending the national rankings. Kevin Han is now widely regarded as the greatest badminton player in United States history. Among his accomplishments are: 3-time U.S. Olympian, 2-time Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 13-time U.S. National Champion and 9-time United States Olympic Committee Badminton Athlete of the Year. Kevin Han is the most decorated athlete in USA Badminton history.
About Badminton:
Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world. The game can be played by all age groups and various skills levels. In 1992, the first full-medal Olympic games were played. Medals were given out for five categories: Men's singles, Men's doubles, Women's Singles, Women's doubles, and mixed doubles. Badminton has many health benefits including a decreased risk of diabetes, weigh loss, reduces stress, increases bone and muscle health and is a great social sport.
What You Will Learn!
- Students will learn the fundamentals of playing and practicing competitive badminton.
- The students will understand how to execute a wide variety of shots and skills for singles and doubles.
- The students will know a wide variety of advanced drills they can use to improve their skills.
- The students will know several competitive badminton rules, regulations and strategies.
Who Should Attend!
- Badminton coaches, Physical Education teachers and players who would like to compete in tournaments would benefit from this course.