CAS Blog - March

March marks the beginning of the first ever SAISA badminton season. Naturally, being part of badminton club for two years, I tried out for the team. The first couple practices were not challenging at all, we began learning the basic strokes (which i had already mastered). But when the intense training began, I went home every night with a sore shoulder and an aching hand. I sought advice from our captain, Pranav, who recommended I buy my own racket as the ones provided by the school are inferior in quality. When I found one that suited my style, I found playing much easier. Also, using the same equipment every time ensures that you can acclimatize and then optimize your technique. After slightly adjusting my hitting style, I no longer had the same shoulder problems as before.
Unfortunately, devoting so much of my time towards SAISA badminton meant that i could no longer fully participate in C-Squared or attend all the talent show practices. In the weeks following spring break, i need compromise by missing a practice or two so i can still keep my other activities going.