Big Question:

How can mastering the ready position and shuttle coordination lay the foundation for all badminton skills?

Key Objectives:

• • To link basic skills to perform actions and sequences of movement in badminton
• • To demonstrate correct ready position and shuttle coordination

Big Question:

How can mastering different serving techniques give you a tactical advantage in badminton?

Key Objectives:

• • All students can describe the key techniques for backhand and high serves with correct terminology
• • Most students can demonstrate both serving techniques with increasing accuracy and consistency

Big Question:

How can mastering close net play transform your badminton strategy and give you control of the rally?

Key Objectives:

• • Execute controlled net shots and kills to place the shuttle precisely in the opponent's court
• • Understand that shuttle trajectory over the net affects rally control and tactical advantage

Big Question:

How can mastering the badminton smash transform your attacking game and give you a competitive advantage?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand the importance of movement and preparation for an effective smash
• • To know that the smash is an attacking shot and when to use it strategically

Big Question:

How can we use deception and placement to outsmart our opponents in badminton?

Key Objectives:

• • To be able to outwit opponents using disguise on a drop shot
• • To understand the importance of movement and shuttle placement in order to attack into space

Big Question:

How can I use court dimensions and tactical shots to outwit my opponent in badminton?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop understanding and knowledge of basic outwitting strategies in badminton
• • To understand shuttle movement into space and refine tactics based on opponent weaknesses