Controlling the game from the serve in badminton
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can control the game from the start of the game by thinking about how and where to serve.
Key learning points
- Move: when serving high or low, adopt a wide stance with a V grip and opposite foot forward to the hand the racket is in
- Move: varying the power of serves so our opponent has to move forwards or backwards creates space for our next shot.
- Think: evaluating our serve helps identify strengths and weaknesses so we can improve and score more points.
- Feel: striving to be self disciplined is important when trying to win points in a game situation even if we are losing.
- Connect: it is important to encourage others and help suggest ways in which we can improve our performance.
Keywords
Serve - a player hits the ball towards the opponent to start a rally
Aim - pointing or looking at something you want to hit or reach
Score - the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to make contact with the shuttlecock when serving. Pupils may struggle to serve to the back of the court. Pupils may struggle to serve diagonally across the court or over the net.
Pupils could revert to serving by throwing the shuttlecock. Remind pupils to be side on with a wide stance to help generate more power. Make sure pupils feet are positioned correctly to serve diagonally. You can lower the net or use cones.
Teacher tip
Alternative rackets with shorter handles may help pupils who are struggling to serve. You could allow pupils to serve from closer to the net until they are able to generate more power on the serve or make the courts smaller and the nets lower/use cones.
Equipment
1 badminton racket per pupil, 1 shuttlecock between two, 30+ cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.To which area of the court should we return, in between each shot, to prepare for the next shot?
Q2.When you work with a partner, what can you discuss and use to improve your performance?
Q3.If we have one foot in front of the other when we hit the shuttlecock what does this give us?
Q4.How can you demonstrate self-discipline in a game?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which serve would you use to push your opponent to the back of the court immediately from the serve?
Q2.If you want to create a balanced base when serving, what should your stance be like?
Q3.If you start the rally with a low serve, where on the court should you be planning to hit your next shot?
Q4.If you are not playing well but you still always try your best, what skill are you showing?
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