Tactical Play & Tournament Prep
•Year 5
•Badminton
•Check grip size is appropriate for Year 5 hands
Alternative: Tennis racquets or short-handled racquets for beginners
Mix of plastic and feather if available - plastic for beginners
Alternative: Foam shuttles or small sponge balls for developing students
For marking playing areas and boundaries
Alternative: Markers or spots
For adaptation of Ferris wheel activity for struggling students
Alternative: Foam balls or bean bags
Playing the shuttle with gentle touches over short distances
A gentle hit that keeps the shuttle close and controlled
How quickly you can respond to the shuttle's movement
Working effectively with a partner to cover the court and communicate
A gentle shot played close to the net to make it difficult for opponents
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with badminton terminology, giving clear instructions and explanations to partners
Counting rally attempts, measuring court areas, exploring angles of shuttle flight and trajectory
Forces and motion - understanding how gentle force creates controlled movement, gravity's effect on shuttle flight
Spatial awareness, understanding direction and positioning on court, mapping movement patterns
Communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, dealing with frustration and celebrating others' success
Move between groups during activities to provide individual feedback, position centrally during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Watch for gentle technique development, quality of partner communication, and application of skills in game situations
Step in if students become overly competitive, provide support for struggling partnerships, ensure fair rotation in games
Use exaggerated movements to show contrast between power and control, involve students in demonstrations to model good communication
Large indoor space minimum 20m x 15m, or multiple smaller courts with clear boundaries between activities
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles, adequate ceiling height for shuttle flight
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation calmly, apply appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed
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