Technical to Tactical Progression
•Year 6
•Badminton
•Check all rackets for broken strings before lesson
Alternative: Lightweight rackets for students with strength limitations
Test shuttles for appropriate flight speed
Alternative: Foam shuttles for adapted play
Use bright colours for clear court definition
Alternative: Chalk lines or tape for court boundaries
Pre-prepared with simple scoring format
Alternative: Laminated cards with dry-wipe markers
Ensure device is charged and has storage space
Alternative: Mobile phone for video recording
A competitive event where multiple players or teams compete against each other
Understanding when and how to use different strategies and techniques during play
Officiating a game by making fair decisions and keeping accurate score
A sideways movement where one foot leads and the other follows without crossing over
The principles of passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork
A sequence of shots played close to the net with emphasis on control and placement
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Sports commentary vocabulary, giving and receiving feedback, reading tournament formats
Scoring systems, tournament brackets, time management, statistical analysis of performance
Forces in shuttle flight, physics of racket swing, body systems during exercise
Competition pressure management, fair play, respect for others, goal setting
Central location to observe multiple courts, rotate between tournaments
Tactical awareness, school games values, competitive behaviour under pressure
When poor sportsmanship occurs, if rules confusion arises, when safety concerns emerge
Use student demonstrations to highlight tactical awareness, model positive sporting behaviour
Large sports hall or multiple courts, minimum 30m x 20m for tournament format
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, adequate line markings
First aid kit accessible, clear evacuation routes, immediate stoppage procedures for injuries
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