Carroll is relishing the chance to put final preparations on her debut Olympic campaign in front of home crowds. The 22-year-old hit the court with her Australian badminton teammates at Ken Kay Badminton Stadium last night for an exhibition match against the Kuala Lumpur Racquet Club All Stars.

"I love coming home to play," Carroll said.

"The support has been awesome and the Olympics hasn't even started yet."

Carroll has been based in Melbourne since her late call-up to the Australian squad three weeks ago.

The team has shifted to Ballarat for a final hit-out at the KLRC Australian International, which will get underway tomorrow.

Ballarat's Olympic contingent has already scattered across the globe for final training camps and Carroll was thrilled that of all the stadiums in the world, her team was preparing on her home court.

"I'm pretty lucky we had a team meeting scheduled in Ballarat when we arrived and to host that is pretty cool," Carroll said.

"I think it shows how strong badminton is in Ballarat, it's just so strong."

The $US15,000 KLRC Australian International has attracted about 170 entries, with top competitors from Japan, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Austria, Scotland, Mexico, England and Malaysia.

It will give Carroll a chance to test her form before contesting the women's singles in Beijing.

"The competition that's coming to Ballarat is unbelievable, it will be really strong," Carroll said.

"In the Olympics I could play anyone in the top 100 to number one, which is really exciting.

"If I do draw the number one I'll definitely be getting out there and giving it my best shot."

Carroll said the "Olympic feeling" was becoming more real with Australian team meetings and training sessions.

She planned to make the most of her farewell tournament in front of home supporters and squeezing in last minute visits to her nan and other Ballarat relatives.