Shot Development & Tactics
•Year 8
•Badminton
•Check grip size appropriate for students, inspect strings for damage
Alternative: Tennis rackets for basic technique practice
Use plastic for drills, feather for games and advanced practice
Alternative: Foam shuttles for beginners, weighted practice shuttles
Place in front third of courts for drop shot targets
Alternative: Hoops, markers, chalk circles
Include technical points and tactical awareness criteria
Alternative: Digital forms on tablets, peer observation cards
Charged and ready for technique analysis and slow-motion replay
Alternative: Video cameras, smartphone recording
A delicate shot played softly to land just over the net in the opponent's front court
Disguising your shot intention through body position and racket preparation
Directing the shuttle to specific areas of the court to create tactical advantage
Playing shots to areas where the opponent is not positioned or cannot reach easily
Making strategic decisions about shot selection based on game situation
Concealing your true shot intention until the last possible moment
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding forces and motion in shuttle flight, physics of deception and reaction times, biomechanics of technique
Performance and deception techniques, body language and non-verbal communication, confidence in execution
Spatial awareness and court positioning, understanding angles and directions for tactical placement
Calculating angles for shot placement, measuring court dimensions, analysing success percentages and statistics
Mental preparation and concentration, understanding deception and misdirection, pressure and performance relationships
Move between courts to observe technique and provide feedback, position at court corners for maximum visibility during games
Watch for deception in shot preparation, accuracy of placement, tactical decision-making, and safety during competitive play
Step in if technique is unsafe, when students need tactical guidance, if competitive behaviour becomes inappropriate
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique clarity, exaggerate deception elements for visibility, show both successful and common error examples
Minimum 4 badminton courts (13.4m x 6.1m each) with 2m clearance around all courts
Dry, non-slip surface free from debris, proper court markings clearly visible
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact medical assistance if required, complete accident report
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