Day 1: Today was my first day of learning to play badminton. I have always been interested in the sport and decided to take it up as a hobby. I started by researching the basics of the game, such as the rules, equipment, and techniques. I then went to a sports store and bought a racket and shuttlecocks. I also found a local badminton club where I could practice and learn from experienced players. At the club, I met a coach who showed me the proper grip and stance for holding the racket. I felt a bit awkward at first, but with practice, I began to feel more comfortable. We then went over some basic footwork drills, which I found challenging but fun. Overall, it was a great first day of learning badminton. I am excited to continue practicing and improving my skills. Day 2: Today, I continued to work on my footwork and had my first experience playing a real game of badminton. It was a doubles match, and I was paired with another beginner. We played against two more experienced players, and I quickly realized how much I still had to learn. I struggled with hitting the shuttlecock over the net and keeping it in play. I also found it difficult to anticipate where the shuttlecock would go after my opponent hit it. However, I tried to stay positive and focused on improving my technique. After the match, I asked my opponents for some tips and they were happy to give me some advice. They suggested that I practice my footwork and focus on hitting the shuttlecock with more power. Overall, it was a challenging but rewarding day of learning badminton. I am determined to keep practicing and improving. Day 3: Today, I focused on improving my serve. I watched some instructional videos online and practiced the different types of serves, such as the high serve, low serve, and flick serve. I also worked on my overhead shots, which I found to be quite difficult. I struggled with getting the timing right and hitting the shuttlecock with enough power. However, I kept practicing and eventually started to see some improvement. In the afternoon, I played another doubles match. Although I still made some mistakes, I felt more confident in my abilities. I was able to hit some good shots and even won a few points. Overall, it was a productive day of learning badminton. I am starting to see some progress and am excited to keep improving. Day 4: Today, I had a one-on-one lesson with my coach. We focused on my backhand technique, which I had been struggling with. My coach showed me the proper grip and footwork for hitting a backhand shot. I found it challenging to get the timing right and hit the shuttlecock with enough power. However, my coach was patient and gave me some helpful tips. We also worked on my footwork and positioning, which I found to be very helpful. After the lesson, I practiced my backhand shots on my own. Although I still made some mistakes, I felt more confident in my abilities. Overall, it was a great day of learning badminton. I learned a lot from my coach and am excited to keep practicing. Day 5: Today, I focused on my net play. I watched some instructional videos online and practiced hitting the shuttlecock close to the net. I also worked on my net shots, such as the net drop and net lift. In the afternoon, I played another doubles match. I tried to focus on my net play and was able to hit some good shots. However, I still made some mistakes and lost the match. After the match, I asked my opponents for some feedback and they suggested that I work on my footwork and positioning. They also suggested that I practice my net shots more often. Overall, it was a challenging day of learning badminton. I realized that I still have a lot to learn and need to keep practicing. Day 6: Today, I had another lesson with my coach. We focused on my footwork and positioning, which I had been struggling with. My coach showed me some drills to help me improve my footwork and positioning. I found the drills to be challenging but effective. I also worked on my smashes, which I had been neglecting. I practiced hitting the shuttlecock with more power and accuracy. After the lesson, I played another doubles match. Although I still made some mistakes, I felt more confident in my abilities. I was able to hit some good shots and even won a few points. Overall, it was a productive day of learning badminton. I am starting to see some progress and am excited to keep improving. Day 7: Today was my last day of learning badminton for the week. I spent the day practicing my serves, footwork, and positioning. I also worked on my backhand shots and net play. In the afternoon, I played another doubles match. Although I still made some mistakes, I felt more confident in my abilities. I was able to hit some good shots and even won a few points. Overall, it was a great week of learning badminton. I learned a lot from my coach and fellow players. I am excited to continue practicing and improving my skills.