Racket Control & Shot Strategy
Badminton
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' technical badminton skills whilst cultivating tactical awareness and decision-making. Students learn to control the shuttlecock using three core shots - forehand, overhead clear, and backhand - before applying these strategically in competitive contexts. The progression from isolated technique practice to creative shot-making and finally singles game play ensures students experience both skill mastery and meaningful competition.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I use precise underarm forehand shots to control the shuttle and win rallies?
Key Objectives:
- • Practice the correct technique for underarm forehand shots with consistent grip and body position
- • Apply forehand shots effectively in rallies and game situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
When is the perfect moment to use an overhead clear shot to gain an advantage over your opponent?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop the technical skills needed to perform an effective overhead clear shot
- • Understand when to select and use an overhead clear tactically in game situations
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use different grips and body positions to control where the shuttlecock goes?
Key Objectives:
- • To introduce hitting with the backhand shot with control and accuracy
- • To attempt to self-feed backhand shots consistently
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can creativity and precision in trick shots enhance our badminton rallying abilities?
Key Objectives:
- • To practice and perfect advanced badminton trick shots with increasing accuracy
- • To devise creative challenges and activities using different shot conditions
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work as a team to improve our scores and support each other's learning in badminton?
Key Objectives:
- • Work collaboratively to score points in different scenarios
- • Explain how to score in a variety of different situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use different shots strategically to outmanoeuvre my opponent in a singles badminton game?
Key Objectives:
- • Use forehand and backhand shots effectively in singles game situations
- • Position correctly to move efficiently around the court to return shots