Target practice serving challenges
I can serve with consistency and into different areas.
Target practice serving challenges
I can serve with consistency and into different areas.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: backhand serving technique requires a good balanced stance with the racket foot forward and a wrist flick.
- Move: serving short needs to be low over the net to avoid interception.
- Think: using the same technique for every serve helps with accuracy, consistency and deception.
- Feel: setting goals helps focus efforts and demonstrates self-motivation.
- Connect: supporting others to achieve their goals requires encouragement and feedback.
Keywords
Foot fault - stepping over the service line when serving
Ace - a great serve that your opponent can't get their racket to
Tramline - the areas at the side and back of the court that are used for doubles
Common misconception
Pupils serve towards the middle of the court which is easy to return.
Aiming their serve to force a defensive shot from their opponent is a much stronger way to start the point.
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Target practice serving challenges, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 8 physical education lesson on: Target practice serving challenges, 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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Equipment
1 badminton racket per pupil; at least 1 shuttlecock each; posts, nets, floor markers and hoops
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
