- Year 9
Doubles strategy and communication
I can work effectively with a partner to cover the court and apply pressure to the opposition.
- Year 9
Doubles strategy and communication
I can work effectively with a partner to cover the court and apply pressure to the opposition.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: effectively covering the space on the court involves moving back if your partner moves to the net.
- Think: knowing a shuttle in the middle of the court should be played by whoever can hit a forehand is smart tactics.
- Feel: being dedicated to working with your partner to achieve the best possible outcome shows commitment.
- Connect: being positive helps avoid deterioration in performance
Keywords
Strategy - a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
Partnership - working well with a partner due to good communication and teamwork
Commitment - the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity
Common misconception
Pupils don't adapt their court position based on where their partner is and where the shuttle has been hit.
Work together to cover the court. If your partner is at the front of the court then it is important to step back to cover the back of the court. However, it is typically easier to assume side-by-side positioning and cover half the court each.
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Equipment
badminton racket per pupil, at least 1 shuttlecock per pair, posts and nets
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
