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This unit develops Year 5 students into strategic badminton players who understand that success comes from intelligent decision-making, not just technical skill. Through progressive tactical challenges, students learn to read opponents, exploit space, and adapt their play between singles and doubles formats. The journey from shot placement to tournament competition builds both technical competence and tactical thinking.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Strategic Shot Placement
1h

Big Question:

How can we use different shots and court positioning to outsmart our opponents in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop strategic shot placement skills in badminton
  • • To understand how to move opponents around the court effectively

Lesson 2

Singles Court Positioning
1h 7min

Big Question:

How can smart court positioning give you the advantage in badminton singles play?

Key Objectives:

  • • Apply basic court positioning techniques in singles badminton play
  • • Recall and implement key badminton singles rules consistently

Lesson 3

Serving Techniques and Accuracy
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different serving techniques to gain a tactical advantage in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • To accurately perform both forehand and backhand serves with control and precision
  • • To understand and apply different serving strategies for tactical advantage

Lesson 4

Close Control
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use gentle touches and clear communication to work successfully with a partner in badminton?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop reaction time and close control, including controlling the shuttle over short distances
  • • Play cooperatively in modified doubles games with effective partner communication

Lesson 5

Court Movement and Recovery
45 min

Big Question:

How can efficient footwork and court positioning make you a more successful badminton player?

Key Objectives:

  • • Experience short, intense periods of exercise during warm-up activities
  • • Attempt a variety of movement techniques around the badminton court

Lesson 6

Tournament Play and Match Analysis
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply all our badminton skills and strategies in competitive tournament play?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate a range of badminton shots and movements in competitive games against others
  • • To apply tactical awareness and court positioning during individual matches