Tactical Shot Caller
Groups of four rotate through roles: Shot Caller, Server, Receiver, and Observer, developing tactical thinking and assessment skills
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About This Activity
Groups of four rotate through roles: Shot Caller, Server, Receiver, and Observer, developing tactical thinking and assessment skills
Quick Info
moderate
20
13.4m x 6.1m per group (badminton court size)
Equipment Required
Badminton racquets
2 per group (16 for class of 32)
Shuttlecocks
3-4 per group
Target zone markers
4 per group
Observation/scoring sheets
1 per group
Badminton Rackets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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