Tervasulka ry

myClub

Course description

This course is the continuation of Badminton 201 which was held in Autumn 2025. Similarly to Badminton 201, this new course will have 2 main focuses: 1) advanced techniques and 2) tactical decision and strategy in game play. Here, the target is to develop the ability to read situation in your game play, positioning on court, and selection of shots. As in previous 101, 102, and 201 courses, Badminton 202 will also cover and help players to develop these following areas: more efficient and safe footwork, different advanced shots in badminton, and improving consistency. The content covers both singles and doubles games.

Targeted players are those who completed basic training in Badminton 101&102 and have basic experiences with tactical decision from Badminton 201 or already know some basics about badminton techniques and tactics and you want to improve your game play.

Expected learning outcomes: 1) Develop some advanced techniques in badminton while strengthen the footwork and shots; 2) Develop and strengthen some tactics in games especially shot selection and positioning on court

Training session structure

A training session includes 3 main activities of which they are equally important and fun: 1) Warm-up; 2) Training; and 3) Games.

The Warm-up will be 15-20 mins where players get the body ready and warm. In addition, exercises in the warm-up are strongly supporting the development of motorskills and flexibility which are essential in badminton. The Training (40-45 mins) will provide guidance about different themes as mentioned in the course content. The Game (ca. 20 mins) will be the part where players can apply what they have learned in the game.

Course + membership fees

The course will be on every Saturday from 11:30 - 13:00. First session will be on 31 January and the last will be (tentatively) on 23 May.

The course fee will be 100 EUR for Tervasulka members, invoiced through myClub in January-March.

• Coach: Hoang Nguyen (hoang.nguyen@tervasulka.fi; 0503274570)
• Time: Saturdays 11:30 – 13:00
• Location: Pöllönkankaan koulu (Kuovitie 13, 90540 Oulu, link to guide map where you can find the map to the hall)
• First session: 31 January
• Coaching language: English
• Ages: 16 - 99 (no centenarians, sorry!)
• Group size limit: max. 16 players

If you are not yet a member of Tervasulka, you will become a member of the club when you register for this group. New members will be charged a one-time joining fee of 15€. Additionally, all members will be required to pay a membership fee (30€ for the calendar year 2026), invoiced later through myClub (likely in February).

Practical info

Used feather shuttlecocks will be used during the training and the coach will provide the shuttlecocks for the training. You also need to bring your own racket, suitable clothes, shoes (indoor sport / badminton shoes, no sneakers or other shoes designed for outdoor use), a bottle of water, and maybe a sweat towel. If you're thinking about what equipment to buy, it is recommended to invest in good badminton shoes before buying the best racket.