Parents new to the sport will often ask two questions, one is ‘what age is best to start playing badminton’. The reply usually comes basck that aged between 5 and 8 years old is optimum period. During these formative years their childrens’ bodies are very pliable and flexible and the muscles are still developing so their co-ordination and motor skills can be sharpened throuh the various physical exercieses and activities. The other question is’ will my or his gently childlike playing improve with the use of a coach’. The answer to this is definitely and deafening and resounding yes. If someone absolutely loves playing the game of badminton then with personalised coaching, they can go from enthusiastic learner taking about 6 months to get proficient and good to being if not truly exception, at least very good and able to hold one’s own on the badminton court. Joining a badminton club itself obviously has benefits. There will be only badminton players so not such a conflict of interest with others on the lookout for a whole new ball game. The national badminton centre in warwickshire caters for the top top brass of the sport but also offers fantastic facilities for coaching and training alike. The centre offers a chance to work rest and play with working spaces free during the day. The Shuttle cafe sounds fab – food and hot drinks available all day. There is also the badminton museum for those enthusasistic fans who want more than just a knock about work.
