Fundamentals & Tactics
•Year 9
•Badminton
•Check string tension and grip condition before lesson
Alternative: Various grip sizes available for different hand sizes
Store in containers around court perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Mix of feather and synthetic shuttles for different abilities
Place in service boxes as target areas
Alternative: Cones, lines marked with tape, or chalk marks
Set up with video delay app for technique analysis
Alternative: Video camera, smartphone with delay app
A grip where the thumb is placed flat against the back of the racquet handle, used for backhand shots
The basic forehand grip where the V formed by thumb and forefinger points down the handle
A low serve performed using backhand technique, typically used in doubles play
The line that marks the minimum distance a serve must travel
The athletic stance used when preparing to receive or play a shot
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Scoring calculations, angle analysis for service placement, statistical tracking of success rates
Physics of shuttle flight, forces acting on shuttlecock, biomechanics of serving action
Spatial awareness, court dimensions and proportions, directional movement concepts
Resilience when techniques don't work immediately, teamwork during partner activities, respect for others during competition
Central location with clear sight lines to all courts, rotate between groups during practice
Thumb grip accuracy, service technique consistency, tactical decision-making
Incorrect grip usage, unsafe serving technique, poor sportsmanship during games
Use slow-motion technique breakdowns, exaggerate key positions for visibility, compare correct and incorrect examples
Multiple badminton courts (minimum 4) with adequate space between courts for movement
Non-slip indoor surface, clean and dry, free from obstacles or debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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