Smash Brawl

Benefits of Tennis
1. Stimulates muscle movement.
In playing tennis, one has to run and strike the ball. There is no way of playing tennis that doesn’t require movement and use of a considerable amount of power.

The basic mechanics of tennis.
All strokes in tennis are a sequence of motions referred to as a “kinetic chain”. It begins at a player’s feet, extending through the legs, hips, chest, shoulders, arm, and wrist to the racquet as it impacts the tennis ball. This kinetic chain or kinetic linkage as it’s often called allows the build up, storage, and transfer of energy to generate power for your shot.

Grip: Fundamental skills of badminton

The right grip in holding the racket is really important to achieve control on shots while avoiding the chances of a wrist injury. A proper grip will allow you to play both backhand and forehand strokes effortlessly.

Holding a racket is similar to a friendly handshake. Just the thumb will be comfortably placed against the wider surface of the handle grip. The rest of the hand will imitate a handshake. Remember to keep the handshake friendly, avoiding a tight grip. It will hinder the flexibility in motion and also might lead to wrist injuries in the long term.

Badminton Tips: Learn How To Smash
The smash is one of the most commonly used shots in badminton. It’s the shot that can see you take control of the game in that particular point. It’s a quick, powerful shot, hit from high up downwards and aimed at the opponent’s court. It is vital to master it in order to improve and flourish as a player.

Goals



In the past years, a lot of our students became members of the U.S. junior national team. Many students have won more than a total of 300 medals in the Junior National Championships. Some of them also participated in the Pan-American Junior Championships where they have also won medals, and in the World Junior Championship. Our students’ accomplishments have been reported many times in major Bay Area English and Chinese newspaper.

The goals of Kevin Badminton Classes offer professional badminton training for both juniors and adults, expand the popularity of badminton in the Bay Area, to facilitate development of the sport, to allow badminton lovers, especially juniors to benefit from scientific training methods, to be strengthened physically and mentally, to develop a hobby, build team spirit while learning to master a sport, and furthermore, to achieve a breakthrough in strategy and physical conditioning, attaining superior results.

Badminton Tips to Improve Your Performance
Hit When It’s High
Every time you hit the shuttle, try to hit it when it is at its highest point in flight. This will allow you to take advantage of the momentum generated by the shuttlecock. This way you’ll also have more control over the shot.

Reasons Your Child Should Play Tennis
Helping your child find the perfect sport can be tough. Your neighbor's kids are on the swim team, and your nieces and nephews play lacrosse, but which activity looks best for your own young athlete? You want something active, social and engaging that won't require tons of expensive gear―gear that's quickly outgrown. If your child isn't sure what sport looks most appealing, try taking them to your local tennis courts.

The inner monologue: how to be positive

One of the most important “mental prep” exercises is the inner monologue: this personal exercise focuses your thoughts on the goals you have set yourself and helps you take a positive approach to achieving them.
Depending on your personality and behaviour, you need to find the right words to help you deal with your frustration, stress, and fear. Inner monologues are simple pre-match exercises. “All players have a pre-match routine. Some have a notebook containing a few positive phrases, others take a moment for themselves, listen to music, or say something positive after each point, etc.