- Year 9
Drop shots and net play
I can use drop shots and net play to open up the front of the court.
- Year 9
Drop shots and net play
I can use drop shots and net play to open up the front of the court.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: getting your racket as close to the net to intercept, rather than swing at the shuttle, ensures a soft net shot.
- Move: drop shots from the back require very little follow through in the swing.
- Feel: hitting shots softly requires self-discipline and composure.
- Connect: feeding the shuttle to put just enough pressure on your teammates maximises the benefits of training.
Keywords
Touch shot - hitting the shuttle softly with a stationary racket to use the shuttle's momentum to propel it back
Arc - moving with a curving trajectory
Carry - an illegal tactic where the shuttle is held on the racket head and slung back over the net
Common misconception
Pupils swing when hitting drop shots and net shots.
By reducing your backswing and almost eliminating your follow through, you will be able to perform more successful drop shots and net shots that trickle just over the net and put your opponent under more pressure.
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Equipment
1 badminton racket per pupil, at least 1 shuttlecock between 2, posts and nets
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
