The forehand
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the correct forehand technique and understand when to use this shot in a rally.
Key learning points
- Move: to perform a forehand shot, hit the shuttlecock in the centre of the racket, pointing the racket at the target.
- Move: it is important to hit the forehand shot into space, with control, to improve our chances of winning the point.
- Think: evaluating our forehand technique helps to identify strengths and weaknesses to improve our performance.
- Feel: listening and playing by the rules when trying to win a point demonstrates self-discipline
- Connect: cooperating with our partner and feeding the shuttlecock accurately, enables them to improve their technique.
Keywords
Forehand - a shot played in badminton from the midcourt and is hit with the front of the hand leading (like hitting with the palm)
Space - an open area where your opponent is not standing
Racket - an object used for hitting the ball/shuttlecock in various sports, consisting of a net fixed tightly to a round frame with a long handle
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to throw the shuttlecock into the correct position for their partner to hit a forehand. Pupils may struggle to hit the shuttlecock to the back of the court.
Pupils may need to feed the shuttlecock overarm to get enough power behind their throw to feed to their partners forehand. Place the non-racket foot forward and follow through after hitting the shuttlecock to allow for more power behind the shot.
Teacher tip
Provide different sized rackets to help pupils develop their control and accuracy. For pupils who struggle to make contact with the shuttlecock, practise self feeding the shuttlecock against a wall individually so pupils have more attempts before working with a partner.
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.Which skill are you showing when you work well with your partner?
Q2.Where should you throw or hit the shuttlecock to help you win more points?
Q3.What position should you be in to ensure you can catch or hit the shuttlecock before it touches the floor?
Q4.If your opponent moves towards the net, where would you aim your next shot?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which part of the court could we aim for to try and move our opponent and create space to win more points?
Q2.What skill are you demonstrating if you always apply the rules of the game as a player, umpire or coach?
Q3.Which area of the court do we want to hit the shuttlecock to force our opponent in a defensive position?
Q4.Which foot should we step forward with when making contact with the shuttlecock in order to hit our shot with more power?
To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: The forehand, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 physical education lesson on: The forehand, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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