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

Underarm Forehand Shots
45 min

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

Overhead Clear Shot Development
45 min

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

Backhand Shots and Control
45 min

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

Rally Techniques & Trick Shots
50 min

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

Cooperative Scoring & Rally Play
1h

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

Singles Game Application
1h

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