Doubles strategy and communication
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can work effectively with a partner to cover the court and apply pressure to the opposition.
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.
Teacher tip
Using a whole-part-whole style of teaching helps you to notice mistakes made by pupils during game play and consider how to correct them. This can be through discussion and practice before putting it back into the game situation.
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
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should you do just as your opponent is about to hit the shuttle?
Q2.What footwork involves long steps and agile changes of direction?
Q3.Which characteristic are you displaying if you continue to work hard whilst fatigued?
Q4.Where should you and your partner stand when defending in doubles?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should you move if your partner lunges forwards to retrieve a drop shot?
Q2.Which of the following does not describe a strategy?
Q3.Who should take priority to hit a shuttle down the middle of the court?
Q4.What does showing dedication to achieve the best possible outcome with your partner demonstrate?
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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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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