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Lesson 5 - Cooperative Scoring & Rally Play

Racket Control & Shot Strategy

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Year 4

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Badminton

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Big Question

How can we work as a team to improve our scores and support each other's learning in badminton?

Learning Objectives

Work collaboratively to score points in different scenarios
Explain how to score in a variety of different situations
Play competitively and cooperatively with others and against others

Key Outcomes

Students will successfully keep records of team scores across multiple stations
Students will demonstrate improved rally skills through cooperative practice
Students will explain scoring systems and help teammates improve their performance

Equipment & Resources Required

Balls

30-40

Distribute evenly across stations, keep extras in central bucket

Alternative: Foam shuttles for beginners, feather shuttles for advanced students

Badminton Rackets

1 per student (30)

Check all rackets have intact strings before lesson

Alternative: Tennis rackets if badminton rackets unavailable

Hoops

8-12

Place strategically for target practice and shuttle collection

Alternative: Chalk circles or cones arranged in circles

Cones

20-30

Use to mark boundaries and create 10x10 boxes for warm-up

Alternative: Bean bags or markers

Softballs

For Quick Feet warm-up activity only

Alternative: Foam balls or bean bags

Coloured Bibs

5 per game

Identify ball collectors in warm-up activity

Alternative: Coloured bands or different coloured equipment

Pencils

8 (1 per team)

Essential for score keeping at each station

Alternative: Whiteboards and pens

Buckets

For collecting softballs during warm-up

Alternative: Large container or hoop

Key Vocabulary

Rally

A continuous exchange of shots between players without the shuttle touching the ground

Station

A designated area with a specific activity or challenge

Tally

A method of keeping count or score using marks or numbers

Cooperation

Working together as a team to achieve a common goal

Backhand

A shot played on the non-dominant side of the body

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic shuttle control and hitting techniques
Understanding of rally concepts
Experience with partner work in badminton

Current Skills

Cooperative scoring systems
Team-based badminton activities
Record keeping and self-assessment

Next Steps

Competitive badminton games
Advanced rally techniques
Tactical awareness in small-sided games

Milestone Indicators

Can maintain rallies for multiple hits

Shows improvement in station scores

Demonstrates leadership in team activities

Key Teaching Points

Emphasise cooperation within teams rather than competition between teams throughout the lesson
Connect badminton skill development to teamwork - better cooperation leads to better performance
Use specific examples to celebrate helpful teamwork behaviours during station work
Ensure all students experience different roles including score keeping and leadership
Build understanding that supporting teammates improves everyone's performance
Apply safety rules consistently, especially controlled shots and safe movement
Link physical skills (quick feet, racket control) to cooperative team success

Common Misconceptions

Students thinking individual skill is more important than teamwork - address by showing how cooperation improves everyone's performance
Belief that competition between teams is the main objective - redirect focus to cooperation within teams
Assumption that high scores are only achieved through speed - demonstrate how controlled technique and teamwork achieve better results
Thinking that helping struggling teammates slows down team progress - show how supporting others strengthens the whole team
Misconception that badminton is only an individual sport - emphasise teamwork skills that apply in all sport contexts

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear role definitions, use movement as positive outlet

dyspraxia

Allow extra practice time, use larger targets and slower shuttles, provide step-by-step written instructions

autism spectrum

Provide clear visual schedules for station rotations, allow for sensory breaks if needed, maintain predictable routines

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured shuttles and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of station setups, pair with sighted buddy for guidance

hearing impairment

Use visual demonstrations and hand signals, provide written station instructions, ensure clear sight lines to teacher

physical disability

Adapt station activities for wheelchair users, use lighter rackets or shortened handles, modify movement requirements

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Communication skills for teamwork, listening and following instructions, expressing cooperation strategies

Maths

Scoring and tally systems, time measurement in challenges, data recording and comparison of team scores

Science

Understanding forces in badminton shots, body systems during exercise, physics of shuttle flight

PSHE

Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, resilience when activities are challenging, celebrating others' success

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move constantly between stations during circuit work, position centrally during whole-group instruction

Observation Focus

Watch for cooperation behaviours, teamwork development, safe technique application

Intervention Points

["Step in if teams become overly competitive rather than cooperative", "Support struggling teams with specific teamwork strategies", "Ensure safety rules are maintained throughout"]

Demonstration Notes

Always demonstrate with students to show cooperation, use slow-motion for technique clarity, emphasise teamwork over individual skill

Verbal Cues

•'Help your teammates succeed!'
•'Show me great cooperation!'
•'Safety first, technique second, speed last!'
•'How can you support your team?'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Sports hall or large indoor space, minimum 20m x 15m with clear ceiling height for badminton shots

Surface Check

Non-slip indoor surface, free from obstacles, adequate ventilation for physical activity

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check all badminton rackets have secure strings and intact grips
•Ensure shuttlecocks are in good condition - no damaged feathers or foam
•Verify cones and hoops have no sharp edges or cracks
•Check clipboards and pencils are safe for students to handle

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Collisions during Quick Feet activity
•Eye injuries from shuttle shots
•Trips and falls during station rotations
•Racket contact between students

Risk Mitigation

•Clear boundaries and adequate spacing between activities
•Emphasise controlled shots and gentle play throughout
•Supervised equipment handling and station transitions
•Below knee height rule enforced in Quick Feet game

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position for maximum visibility of all stations during circuit
•Active monitoring during Quick Feet for safe throwing
•Ensure smooth transitions with adequate adult oversight

Emergency Procedures

Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed