Tactical Play & Tournament Prep
•Year 5
•Badminton
•Check strings are intact and grips are secure
Alternative: Tennis rackets for beginners, table tennis bats for limited mobility
Use plastic shuttles for beginners, feather for advanced players
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for coordination practice
Mark service courts clearly for rules application
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers
Laminate for durability and place around courts
Alternative: Rules displayed on screen or whiteboard
Strategic placement on court to cover maximum area and respond to opponent shots
The middle area of the court that provides best access to all areas
The playing area used for one-on-one badminton matches
The specific diagonal area where serves must land
Continuous exchange of shots between players until point is won
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles and geometry in court positioning, scoring and number patterns, measuring distances and court dimensions
Forces in shuttle flight, reaction time and reflexes, energy transfer in racket sports
Spatial awareness and court mapping, directional language and movement patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, respectful communication, managing competitive emotions and frustration
Move between courts during activities, position centrally during instruction
Court positioning consistency, rules application accuracy, team cooperation quality
Step in when rules confusion occurs, support struggling umpires, redirect negative team feedback
Use exaggerated court movement to show positioning clearly, model positive team feedback language
Full sports hall or 4-6 badminton courts with adequate spacing (minimum 2m between courts)
Non-slip surface, dry and free from equipment or debris
Stop all play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school health coordinator if needed
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