Foundation Skills & Tactics
•Year 7
•Badminton
•Varied sizes available - large and small handles to suit different hand sizes
Alternative: Tennis racquets for beginners, table tennis bats for modified games
Mix of feather and plastic shuttles, different speeds available
Alternative: Foam shuttles for beginners, plastic shuttles for outdoor use
Centre line clearly marked to act as net, all court boundaries visible
Alternative: Cones, rope, chalk lines for temporary courts
Positioned for clear view of technique demonstration and student analysis
Alternative: Video camera, smartphone with slow-motion capability
Placed in front court areas to mark drop shot target zones
Alternative: Hoops, spots, chalk circles
A sliding step movement where feet come together but don't cross, allowing quick directional changes
A delicate shot that just clears the net and drops sharply into the front court
Racquet grip where thumb and forefinger form a 'V' shape along the handle for versatile shot-making
Strategic placement on court to cover maximum area and respond to opponent's shots
Deliberate movement patterns designed to create advantages or respond to opponent's strategy
The line that marks the minimum distance for serves in badminton
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of racquet face and shuttle trajectory, measuring distances for tactical placement, calculating court dimensions and areas
Forces and motion in shuttle flight patterns, physics of impact and trajectory, understanding of momentum in movement
Spatial awareness and court mapping, direction and compass points in movement, understanding of boundaries and territories
Teamwork and cooperation in pair and group activities, resilience when learning new skills, respect for opponents and fair play
Move constantly around the activity area to observe all students, position at corners for maximum visibility during demonstrations
Watch for correct chasse technique, drop shot control and accuracy, tactical decision-making in games, safety awareness throughout
Step in immediately if safety concerns arise, provide individual technique correction as needed, pause activities to highlight good examples
Always demonstrate techniques slowly and clearly, use students as positive examples when appropriate, contrast correct and incorrect techniques for clarity
Minimum full badminton court space (13.4m x 6.1m) per 8-10 students, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, non-slip surface free from any equipment or debris that could cause trips or falls
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if qualified, seek additional help if needed, document any incidents
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