Racquet Control Fundamentals
•Year 3
•Badminton
•Check strings are intact, appropriate weight for age group
Alternative: Tennis racquets, table tennis bats for lighter shuttlecocks
Use plastic shuttles for durability, feather for advanced groups
Alternative: Foam shuttles, balloon shuttles for beginners
Various sizes for different difficulty levels
Alternative: Cones, chalk circles, rope circles
Bright colours for visibility
Alternative: Spots, chalk marks
Pre-filled with hole numbers and par scores
Alternative: Clipboards with paper, laminated sheets
Height appropriate for Year 3 students
Alternative: Rope between cones, PE equipment
Hitting the shuttlecock back and forth between players without it touching the ground
Hitting the shuttlecock precisely where you want it to go
The force used to hit the shuttlecock - can be soft or hard
The number of shots it should take to complete a hole in shuttle golf
Dropping the shuttlecock yourself to hit it, rather than someone else serving
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Using subject-specific vocabulary (rally, par, accuracy), following instructions, explaining techniques
Understanding forces and motion, cause and effect relationships between racquet position and shuttle direction
Scoring in shuttle golf, calculating over/under par, counting shots and rally hits
Cooperation and teamwork, fair play and honesty in scoring, resilience when activities are challenging
Move continuously between groups, position to see all students during activities
Watch for appropriate power selection, safety compliance, and skill progression
Step in when students struggle with shot selection, safety issues arise, or to provide individual guidance
Use large, clear movements for whole-class demonstrations, provide individual demonstrations when needed
Sports hall or playground, minimum 20m x 15m, clear of obstacles
Dry, non-slip surface free from hazards, adequate ceiling height for shuttlecock flight
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures as needed
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