Foundation Skills & Tactics
•Year 7
•Badminton
•Check racquet tension and ensure no broken strings before lesson
Alternative: Use varied sizes - large handles for bigger hands, smaller for better control
Test shuttle flight - should travel in arc and drop vertically
Alternative: Use plastic shuttles for beginners, feather for advanced students
Mark service lines clearly and create court boundaries
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape, or coloured markers
Place at both ends of courts to define net play areas
Alternative: Flat markers or tape lines
Ensure devices are charged and have sufficient storage space
Alternative: Smartphones, digital cameras, or video cameras
Ensure nets are at correct height and securely fastened
Alternative: Rope or tape at net height (1.55m)
Standing in the optimal position near the net to intercept and play shuttles effectively
A dynamic forward movement to reach shuttles at the net whilst maintaining balance
The line that marks the minimum distance for a legal serve in badminton
Continuous exchange of shots played close to the net with control and placement
Specific racquet hold where thumb is placed on the back bevel for net shots
Strategic placement on the court to cover shots effectively and create tactical advantage
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, analytical discussion skills, descriptive writing in PE books
Angles of shot placement, geometry of court positioning, scoring and statistics tracking
Forces in racquet contact, physics of shuttle flight, biomechanics of lunging movement
Spatial awareness, court mapping, directional movement patterns
Video analysis skills, digital recording techniques, using technology for performance improvement
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience under pressure, leadership in competitive situations
Move between courts to observe technique, stand at corners for maximum visibility
Watch for correct lunging form, tactical shot placement, and safety awareness
Step in when students struggle with technique or become unsafe during competition
Use slow motion for technique, exaggerate key points, demonstrate both correct and incorrect technique for clarity
Minimum 4 badminton courts (or equivalent marked areas) with 2m clearance around each
Dry, non-slip surface free from debris and obstacles
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if serious injury
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