Skills & Tactics Progression
Badminton
•Year 4
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 4 students' technical badminton skills whilst introducing tactical thinking and decision-making in a racket sport context. The focus is on building confidence with shuttlecock control, mastering fundamental shots, and beginning to understand how positioning and shot selection can influence rally outcomes. Through progressive skill development and authentic game scenarios, students experience the cognitive challenge of anticipating opponents' moves while executing their own technical skills under pressure.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I use the ready position to move quickly and control the shuttlecock effectively?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate the correct ready position in badminton
- • To develop shuttle control and coordination skills
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I serve the shuttle accurately and consistently to set up successful rallies in badminton?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop backhand and forehand serving techniques with accuracy and control
- • To understand and apply the rules of serving in badminton
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use different shot types and court positioning to win rallies in badminton?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop quick movement to position effectively for shuttle returns
- • To demonstrate overhead, forehand and backhand shots during rally play
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can different movement patterns help me play better shots in badminton?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop a variety of powerful and deft badminton shots
- • Apply different footwork patterns to move effectively around the court
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I choose the right shot to outplay my opponent and win the rally?
Key Objectives:
- • To play a variety of badminton shots with increasing consistency and accuracy
- • To make tactical decisions about which shot to play based on game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I demonstrate tactical awareness and officiating skills in competitive badminton?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate specific tactical awareness during competitive play
- • To umpire and keep accurate score during badminton games