
1st Shuttletime Badminton
It took place at the Abragão Municipal Pavilion in Penafiel on the morning and afternoon of February 3rd.
Classes: U13, U15, U17 and U19.
Clubs and schools present: Ass. Desp. Rec. de Fafe, Invicta Badminton Club, Esc. Ant. Correia de Oliveira, Clube de Badminton de Oliv. Frades, Esc. Bás. de Averomar, Clube de Fãs do Badminton de Gaia and Esc. Sec. de Campo Valongo.
Participants: 30 male athletes and 22 female athletes.
Some tips:
for the younger players:
It was their second competition outside their school and at the same time the second time they faced opponents from federated clubs (Portuguese Badminton Federation) and from other school groups outside the municipality of Poveiro,
These first matches are always difficult, as they will be meeting students who are older and more experienced. A lot of anxiety and nervousness, some weeping and gnashing of teeth, are all part of the learning process,
As they develop in their technical skills and vision of the game, they will close the gap with those who are more capable or who started earlier,
A lot of refereeing, to learn to concentrate, to understand what it means to be fair and impartial, to get to know your sport better,
Sore shoulders and arms due to the repetition of certain gestures, a lot of sweat and tired legs due to the constant movement are usual in what is the fastest racket sport in the world,
All in a spirit of conviviality and respect among all the participants.
Photo 5 – Diogo Simão (6th grade)
We are already beginning to feel the evolution in the techniques we are learning – Long Service, Clear, Backhand and Short Service.
New types of hitting are also being introduced – Lob, Remate, Amortie…
These will be new “weapons” for dealing better and more productively with the “fight” on the court.
For the older ones:
With one year in the sport, there is already the capacity to access medals – and look here what medals.
This is yet another moment of technical and tactical “fine-tuning”, in an ongoing process to gain a new game intelligence and a whole new competitive rhythm.
Next match ShuttleTime → 09 March, Dr. Francisco Sanches School, Braga.