Shot Development & Tactics
•Year 8
•Badminton
•Check strings are intact and grip size appropriate for students
Alternative: Tennis rackets for basic technique, ensure appropriate weight for age group
Test flight quality before lesson, have spares readily available
Alternative: Foam shuttles for beginners, plastic for outdoor use
Place in corners and mid-court areas for tactical awareness activities
Alternative: Markers, bibs, or taped areas for target zones
Laminated sheets with clear criteria and space for comments
Alternative: Simple tick sheets or digital forms on tablets
Ensure charged, set up recording apps, assign to responsible students
Alternative: Smartphones or video cameras for performance analysis
Tactical approaches used to gain advantage over an opponent by creating difficult situations
Using the full length and width of the badminton court tactically - 'short and fat, long and thin'
Aggressive play aimed at winning points through powerful or well-placed shots
Protective play focused on returning shots safely and waiting for attacking opportunities
Deliberately chosen shots designed to create specific advantages or exploit weaknesses
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Physics of shuttlecock flight, forces and motion in tactical shot placement, biomechanics of efficient movement patterns
Spatial awareness and mapping of court areas, tactical positioning using coordinate systems, directional concepts
Angle analysis for shot placement, geometry of court dimensions, statistics from tournament scoring and performance data
Leadership development through coaching roles, resilience in competitive situations, teamwork and communication skills
Circulate between courts during tournament play for coaching and safety, central position during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Watch for tactical application, safe play practices, effective communication in doubles, and appropriate competitive intensity
Step in to provide tactical coaching, ensure safety standards, mediate competitive disputes, and support struggling students
Use clear, exaggerated movements for tactical concepts, involve students in demonstrations, connect tactics to real game situations students have experienced
Large sports hall with minimum 6 badminton courts, adequate ceiling height (9m+), clear safety zones around courts
Non-slip sports hall floor, dry and clean surface, appropriate markings clearly visible
Stop play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required, ensure other students remain safe and supervised
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