Fundamentals to Competition Tactics
•Year 5
•Badminton
•Check all rackets are in good condition with tight strings
Alternative: Tennis rackets if insufficient badminton rackets
Test shuttles for correct flight - should land 1-2m inside baseline
Alternative: Plastic shuttles for beginners
Set up multiple courts with clear boundaries
Alternative: Floor tape or chalk for court lines
Pre-prepared score sheets with player names
Alternative: Whiteboard and markers
Ensure device is charged and has storage space
Alternative: Mobile phone with video capability
Making smart decisions during play based on the game situation
A badminton footwork technique where one foot leads and the other follows
The official who enforces rules and keeps score during a match
A competition between students within the same school
A sequence of shots played close to the net
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Tournament scoring systems, probability of winning/losing, statistics tracking match results
Forces and angles in shuttlecock flight, reaction times under pressure, heart rate during competition
Badminton as global sport, Olympic venues, mapping local club locations
Handling competitive pressure, resilience when losing, celebrating others' success, emotional regulation
Mobile between courts during tournament, central position during whole-class instruction
Tactical decision-making, application of school games values, competitive resilience
Support students struggling emotionally with competition, provide tactical coaching hints, ensure fair play
Use student demonstrations of good tactical play, film key moments for analysis, celebrate effort alongside achievement
Multiple courts requiring minimum 40m x 20m hall space
Non-slip surface free from moisture and debris
Stop all play immediately for any injury, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, maintain calm environment
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