Fundamentals & Tactics
•Year 9
•Badminton
•Check string tension and grip size before lesson begins
Alternative: Various sizes available for different hand sizes and abilities
Test flight quality - replace damaged shuttles
Alternative: Plastic shuttles for outdoor/windy conditions, feather for advanced play
Distribute to observer students during skill development
Alternative: Laminated sheets for reuse
Charge devices and test camera angle positions
Alternative: Any tablet or smartphone with slow-motion capability
Use to highlight specific court areas and target zones
Alternative: Chalk or tape for marking target areas
A powerful overhead attacking stroke hit downwards with maximum force to win the point
An aggressive stroke designed to put pressure on opponents and win points quickly
The correct way to hold a badminton racquet with thumb and forefinger forming a V shape
The line that marks the minimum distance for a legal serve in badminton
The line that divides the court into left and right service areas
The outer boundary line for singles play, narrower than doubles court
The wider outer boundary line used for doubles play
Getting into the correct position and stance before playing a shot
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving constructive feedback, tactical communication
Forces and motion in shuttlecock flight, biomechanics of power generation, physics of angles and trajectories
Angles of attack and shot placement, scoring systems and statistics, court geometry and spatial reasoning
Resilience and perseverance in skill development, fair play and sportsmanship, self-assessment and reflection
Central position between courts for maximum visibility, move actively to provide individual feedback
Monitor smash technique for safety and effectiveness, watch for tactical understanding in game application
Step in if technique poses injury risk, when students struggle with tactical concepts, or if competitive games become unsafe
Use slow-motion demonstrations for technique, normal speed for tactical examples, involve students in demonstrations
Multiple badminton courts or equivalent space 40m x 20m minimum with 3m overhead clearance
Non-slip, even surface free from obstacles and water, appropriate court markings visible
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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