 | You need good hand and eye coordination to be able to hit the
shuttle |
 | You need good foot work to be able to move around the court quickly |
 | You need to be able to recognize holes on the court (which means hit
the shuttle where your opponent isn't) |
 | You have to have the desire to work hard and be able to take
criticism well |
 | Always have your racket up and ready to hit down |
 | Always be on your toes and ready to move |
 | Use all the different shots |
 | Keeping in shape during the off season is a
definite plus |
 | There are camps in the summer. One is at
Palatine High School, the other is at Eastern Illinois University.
Both are highly recommended. |