I am completely new to the game and have a friend who's the same. We wanna play at least a few times together before we take on anyone else.

Where in Toronto could we play? Are there community centres where you can book a court once a week? Other places like that?

Thanks!

Hey
I'm also completely new to the game ;)
so far I plan to go to ymca down at north york or beside scarborough town center
think u can book courts for l'am for saturdays, $10 per hour / court :D

like i said in a previous post, friday nights are good at the YMCA ......... in scarborough

thanks for the tips.

but does anyone know about some places downtown?

thanks!

ye aplay throughtout dtown.. there's a dtown ymca
on tuesday 8 to 11 and thursday 7 to 11
there you will get a court for sure. i use to go there just quit a week ago. and yea there's this place name matty eckler on sundays where there's practically anyone there.. good for trainning.. for further info.. pm me...and at matty eckler you'll get court on sundays too

I remember when I was just begginning. What fun. I hit the bird backwards on the court!....Just made me try harder as I loved to play and had very nurturing friends...and patient!
That was many moons ago and I have progressed a lot since....

Try this to improve your game.

1) Sit and watch excellent players in a game ( National level for example). Note their stroke work ( preparation, execution). Note in particular footwork which will be smooth and fast. Without footwork your stroke work will suffer.I think there is a national level game coming up in Valleyfield ,Quebec near Montreal soon or you may be able to visit some of the better clubs....

2)Try to find videos that will show you basic stroke work (Clear,drive,drop,smash) then practice the right strokes as much as possible.

3)Use books which will give you info regarding basic strategy for singles or doubles and will also tell you how to place yourself in certain positions while waiting for replies to certain shots you have made. (oversimplified)

4) Time is a factor to consider when selecting a shot.

5) try some stuff!! and play with more experienced players sometimes.

6)Do not expect to master everything overnight. Set yourself certain goals. A weakness in a certain area should only push you to overcome it.
There are many aspects to Badminton but above all... have fun in your games and give 100%!