Badminton
Alliant Energy Center- HALL D - 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
| Date | Time | Event |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 4:00 PM | 75-79 |
| Wednesday, June 24th | 8:00 AM | Doubles: 65-69 |
| 12:00 PM | Doubles: 55-59,80-84,85-89,90+ | |
| Thursday, June 25th | 4:00 PM | 70-74 |
| Friday, June 26th | 8:00 AM | 55-59,80-84, 85-89, 90+ |
| 12:00 PM | 60-64 | |
| 4:00 PM | 65-69 | |
| Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 AM | Doubles: 75-79, 60-64, 70-74 |
BADMINTON SKILL LEVELS
Beginner:
- can serve in accordance with badminton rules( below the waist);
- can return serve;
- understands the lines for singles and doubles, where to stand while serving and receiving, and which side of the court as points progress;
- knowledge of basic rules of badminton.
Intermediate:
- able to clear (forehand and backhand to baseline), drop and smash;
- footwork to 4 corners of the court;
- able to serve very low just over the net to land just across the service line Or serve high and deep to the back;
- able to follow tactical instructions;
- knowledge of detailed rules of badminton.
Advanced:
- able to move the opponent around the court to gain advantage and get ready for the winner(kill);
- able to outlast the opponent in rallies with superior physical stamina;
- able to play tight shots close to the net repeatedly if necessary without touching the net;
- able to use accurate judgement to leave shots which are going out by a small margin;
- able to form tactics against opponents;
- able to vary tactics during matches;
- knowledge of advanced rules and controversies.
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