I might be switching to BV next year for weeknight games. Talked to my friend about taking the Intermediate Group Lessons on Tuesday or Thursday night (8:30-10pm). Or do the drop-ins once a week for a couple of hours so we can actually try doubles (me + him vs..) to get some experience playing other people. We have the basics but we have problems with rotation.
CD: Have you had the assessment done yet? I've been thinking about it too but nothing has happened yet. klee888: I haven't gone on Friday evenings. Other evenings that I've been there if the courts aren't full, it isn't that bad. However it seems like during the day when there's heat and a lot of people, it gets very stuff and hot fast.
No assessment yet. But I was taking private lessons for a few months at C1 with my friend (who is still taking lessons...he's closed the gap between us). I'm not a beginner so I should be Intermediate. No way should I be advanced. I'd be surprised if I was.
I dunno... Split Step: Intermediate - occasionally, Advanced - always (comes naturally) Back-hand Clear: Intermediate - gets to baseline sometimes but mostly mid-court, Advanced - baseline to baseline no problem Back-Hand Smash: Intermediate - say what?? , Advanced - child's play Meh...
Well it's just my opinion. But I think Advanced should have almost everything in their arsenal. Perhaps learning to do deceptive shots, double-actions, around the back return, between the leg return, etc.
Interesting way to think about it. Well either way, I look forward to the assessment. I probably won't decide whether or not to join in the sessions until after that. I do look forward to the ladders though. Are you planning to play in the ladders?
Doubtful. It's a challenge to find time to play when I have a wife, kid and a baby on the way. I'm actually gonna take a break from badminton (when my credits run out at C1) until a few months after the baby is born (be helpful around the house, etc). That's why I said...I'd probably switch over to BV next year.
Anybody up for a day game drop in (9am-1pm) next week on Mon (27th), Wed (29th), or Thur (31st)? Play singles or doubles (if there's anybody else on the courts). I got some banked OT to burn.
I may make Wed/Thur(30th). I prefer doubles but willing to work on my singles game. I consider myself an intermediate player. Do you prefer to play with feathers or plastic? Suppose i can bring both.
Cool. I prefer feathers but can play with plastics. It'll be my first time at BV so it'll be interesting.
[h=3]Drop-Ins *[/h] 9am to 1pm: $3.95 plus tax 1pm to 7pm: $4.95 plus tax 7pm to close: $5.98 plus tax I guess we can play on Thursday August 30th. I can play only from 9am-3pm. Gotta shower and pick up the wife at 4:30pm.
Hey CD, I am tempted but can possibly do Weds morning only. Let me know if you can gather enough interest for that day. Otherwise I guess we won't play till... next year.
@madbad - OMG...I can actually play with you . Wednesday (9am-1pm) should be OK (sorry visor ). @klee888 - what time to pick you up and drop you off? If it works...I could probably drive you.
OMG, stop the press! It's been how long? Haha Come on visor, make some time!! I am going to start a list. Those who want to play please add your name to it. Weds Aug 29th drop-in from 9:00-1:00pm (bring feathers ) 1) CanucksDynasty 2) madbad
