EBA Open 2013 Oct. 26~27, Emeryville, CA 2014 has arrived. How was your 2013? Badminton Monthly recently went out to the EBA Open 2013 in Emeryville, CA and asked tournament participants what their New Year’s resolution will be. Here’s what they want to accomplish in 2014.
Igor Marmer (49)
I will improve my net game and footwork. I will also continue to work on my fitness level and get ready for the Senior World Championships in 2015.
Jerry Lin (26)
P. J. Vo (24)
I would like to be a better player and advance from C to A level. It is hard, but it is my wish. I would like to master the Malaysian badminton style, which is little bit of play style from every country.
I would like to keep working on my basic skills, including my physical, and move up to compete in B level. I will get train with my team iSmash.
Kimberly Huang (19)
I will strive to practice and jump into a tournament. I want to start with doubles and mixed doubles first and eventually singles someday. I need to work on drop shots and lifting.
Scott Rudoni (30)
I will try to keep practicing and hope to win in D flight by the end of the year. I will also try to be always in better shape.
Mary Kikuchi (32)
I would like to improve my technique to become more consistent. That is how better players are. I would also like to get into mixed doubles rotation, and not get injured.
Kevin Brimmerman (26)
My plan is to play less because I play six times a week now and am getting old. But, I want to play and train harder because I just lost game in the EBA tournament.
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Stanley Ooi
I would like to improve my footwork and my smashes to be more steep and powerful, and eventually become a solid B player. I want to encourage my friends to participate in tournaments, so they get experience and meet new people.
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