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This unit transforms Year 5 students from basic badminton players into strategic thinkers who understand how to outwit opponents through deliberate shot placement and tactical awareness. The emphasis shifts from simply hitting the shuttlecock to using each shot as a deliberate tactical weapon, culminating in competitive tournament play where students apply their strategic understanding under pressure.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Introduction to Badminton Strategy
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical thinking and positioning to outwit our opponent in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop understanding of how to win points in badminton through tactical placement
  • • Learn the importance of court positioning and recovery after shots

Lesson 2

Forehand Shot Technique
50 min

Big Question:

How can we use accurate forehand shots to outwit our opponents in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • Students will understand when and where to play the forehand shot
  • • Students will demonstrate correct forehand technique with accuracy and control

Lesson 3

Introducing the Backhand Shot
1h

Big Question:

How can we use different shots to outwit our opponents in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • Students will understand when and where to play the backhand shot
  • • Students will develop correct backhand technique with control and accuracy

Lesson 4

Creating Space to Win a Point
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical shot placement to win points in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop students' ability to create space on court through tactical shot placement
  • • To refine understanding of when to apply forehand and backhand in game situations

Lesson 5

Controlling the Game from the Serve
1h 2min

Big Question:

How can we use the serve as a tactical weapon to control the game and create opportunities to win points?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop accurate and consistent underarm serving technique in badminton
  • • Understand how serve placement can create tactical advantages

Lesson 6

Tournament Play Basics
1h

Big Question:

How can we use tactical thinking and shot placement to consistently win rallies in competitive badminton matches?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate accurate serving and shot placement in tournament competition
  • • To apply tactical thinking to create space and win points against opponents