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This unit introduces Year 3 students to badminton through a carefully structured progression from basic force control to tactical gameplay. The emphasis is on developing racquet control, spatial awareness, and cooperative play before introducing competitive elements. Students build confidence through achievable challenges that progress from individual skill development to partner rallying and finally competitive game situations.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Underarm Throw & Racquet Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different amounts of force to control where our shuttlecock lands?

Key Objectives:

  • • To throw and hit a shuttlecock using underarm technique with increasing accuracy
  • • To understand how hard and soft hits affect shuttlecock flight and landing

Lesson 2

Hitting with Accuracy and Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we control where the shuttlecock goes by changing the way we hit it?

Key Objectives:

  • • Recognise that different types of hits are needed for different areas of the court
  • • Hit shuttlecocks accurately to targets at varying distances

Lesson 3

Returning the Shuttlecock
45 min

Big Question:

How can I position myself and move effectively to return a shuttlecock from any position on the court?

Key Objectives:

  • • Move effectively to return the shuttlecock from different areas of the court
  • • Perform different shots to return the shuttlecock with control

Lesson 4

Rallying and Court Movement
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to keep a shuttlecock rally going for as long as possible?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the ability to rally with a partner over a bench or net
  • • To improve movement around the court to return the shuttlecock effectively

Lesson 5

Forehand Serve and Basic Game Rules
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use the forehand serve to start games fairly and accurately?

Key Objectives:

  • • To progress from an underarm hit to an underarm forehand serve
  • • To use a forehand serve to start a badminton game following basic rules

Lesson 6

Competitive Gameplay and Boundaries
45 min

Big Question:

How can I use boundaries and tactical shots to win points against different opponents?

Key Objectives:

  • • Play competitive games against opponents of varying abilities whilst adhering to court boundaries
  • • Use forehand shots strategically to score points and serve effectively to start games