Footwork and court positioning
I can cover the court quickly, with precision and lunging movements, to always return to the middle of the court.
Footwork and court positioning
I can cover the court quickly, with precision and lunging movements, to always return to the middle of the court.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: lunging then pushing back to a central position at pace and repeatedly under pressure shows good fitness.
- Think: recovering to a central position prevents opposition from having an obvious space to exploit.
- Feel: confidence to lunge with precision and get back to the central position quickly between shots comes with practice.
- Connect: performance is often improved by providing support and extrinsic motivation to complete a set of routines.
Keywords
Lunge - an extended step to reach the shuttle before pushing back towards the middle of the court
Split step - a small explosive jump movement onto both feet which enables you to change direction quickly
Central position - return towards the middle of the court between shots to respond to the most likely shot from your opponent
Common misconception
Getting out of position after hitting a shot.
Learning to lunge and recover quickly to the middle of the court requires explosive strength/power but avoids exposing space for your opposition to attack.
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Equipment
1 badminton racket per pupil, at least a shuttlecock between 2 but ideally more and floor markers.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
