Foundation Skills & Tactics
•Year 7
•Badminton
•Check grip sizes - students should be able to wrap fingers around handle comfortably
Alternative: Mix of adult and junior sizes to suit hand measurements
Check flight quality before lesson - replace damaged shuttles
Alternative: Mix of feather and plastic - feather for advanced students, plastic for beginners
Ensure all court boundaries clearly visible and safe
Alternative: Cones or tape if permanent lines unavailable
Various colours for different target zones and difficulty levels
Alternative: Spots, hoops, or marked areas
Ensure devices charged and app downloaded, test video quality
Alternative: Any device capable of slow-motion video recording
Check net height and tension, ensure posts secure
Alternative: Rope or tape at correct height (1.55m)
A powerful attacking shot hit downwards from above head height with maximum force
The correct grip for overhead shots where thumb and forefinger form a V-shape on the handle
Explosive jumping technique where legs cross in mid-air to generate power for overhead shots
The ready stance with racquet raised and body positioned for optimal shot execution
The line marking the front boundary of the service area
The line dividing the court into left and right service areas
Using recorded footage to study and improve technical performance
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of attack for smash shots, measuring target distances, calculating success percentages, timing measurements
Biomechanics of jumping and power generation, forces in racquet sports, trajectory and angles of shuttle flight
Resilience when learning difficult skills, supporting others through encouragement, honest self-assessment and growth mindset
Video analysis apps and slow-motion techniques, recording and playback technology, digital assessment methods
Central court position for skill demonstration, perimeter movement during practice for individual feedback, corner position during games for overview
V-grip accuracy, preparation position quality, scissor kick timing, tactical decision making in games, safety awareness
Step in for unsafe feeding, correct dangerous overhead movements, support struggling students with grip difficulties, manage competitive intensity
Use slow motion for complex movements, repeat from multiple angles, emphasise key body positions, model safe practice throughout
Minimum 4 badminton courts or equivalent space 40m x 20m, clear overhead height 9m minimum
Non-slip surface, dry conditions, clear of obstacles and trip hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident reporting if required
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