Skills & Tactics Progression
•Year 4
•Badminton
•Check strings are intact and grips are secure before distribution
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, table tennis bats for modified play
Place in central collection hoops for easy access
Alternative: Foam balls, balloons for beginners
Space evenly around activity area for team bases
Alternative: Cones, markers, designated zones
Use for court boundaries and target areas
Alternative: Markers, spots, boundaries
A sequence of shots played by both players until one player fails to return the shuttle or hits it into the net/out of court
A rally where players try to hit the shuttle to the ground to win a point through attacking shots
A rally where players focus on keeping the shuttlecock airborne and maintaining the rally
A shot played above head height, typically used for clearing or smashing
A shot played with the palm of the racket hand facing the direction of the shot
A shot played with the back of the racket hand facing the direction of the shot
Understanding when and where to hit shots to gain advantage over your opponent
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting rally shots, measuring court distances, calculating angles of shot placement and geometry of court positioning
Forces and motion in shuttle flight paths, gravity effects on shuttle trajectory, energy transfer in racket to shuttle contact
Spatial awareness and court positioning, directions and angles of shot placement, mapping movement patterns around court
Partnership cooperation, fair play and sportsmanship, resilience when facing challenges, managing competitive emotions
Move around court perimeters for optimal viewing of all pairs, avoid standing in playing areas
Watch for tactical decision-making evidence, shot variety usage, and cooperative/competitive balance
Step in when safety concerns arise, when students struggle with concept understanding, or when pairs need technique guidance
Use skilled student pairs for peer demonstrations, show clear contrast between active and passive rallies, emphasise decision-making process
Minimum 20m x 30m hall space, multiple court areas with nets at appropriate height
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact emergency services if required
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