New
New
Year 10
Edexcel

Shot selection

I can execute a variety of shots accurately and consistently in response to a range of situations.

New
New
Year 10
Edexcel

Shot selection

I can execute a variety of shots accurately and consistently in response to a range of situations.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: building a rally of clearly identifiable shots and moving your opponent around the court creates space to attack.
  2. Think: hitting the shuttle to different areas including the rear backhand area puts pressure on your opponent.
  3. Feel: it requires self-motivation to keep trying even when your opposition is more experienced/playing better.
  4. Connect: limiting the shots a better player can use helps ensure everyone is challenged and gets the chance to improve.

Keywords

  • Lift - hitting the shuttle up in the air defensively

  • Formation - the positioning of doubles players depending on attack (front-back) or defense (side-by-side)

  • Disguise - altering the appearance of a shot to conceal where you intend to hit it

Common misconception

It is essential to attack at all times.

Often it can be just as effective to consistently get the shuttle back into play, keeping the shuttle in and forcing your opposition to make mistakes by varying pace and placement on the court.


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This lesson would ideally be spread over a number of sessions to maximise time to practice, develop and experience authentic competition.
Teacher tip

Equipment

1 badminton racket per pupil, at least 1 shuttlecock between two and whiteboard pen for results board

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

4 Questions

Q1.
What direction do you hit an attacking shot in?
Correct answer: downwards
upwards
flat
Q2.
What direction do you hit a defensive shot in?
downwards
Correct answer: upwards
flat
Q3.
How can you modify the rules if one player is better than the other to ensure both are challenged in a game?
Correct answer: limit shot choices
play 2 handed
you can't
Q4.
What is required most when playing against a stronger opponent to keep trying even if it feels impossible to win?
self-respect
self-motivation
Correct answer: self-consciousness

4 Questions

Q1.
Why is it advantageous to vary your placement of the shuttle on the court?
Correct answer: move opposition around
make it easier
it's the rules
Q2.
Which formation is used when attacking in doubles?
side-by-side
Correct answer: front-back
forehand and backhand
Q3.
Which formation is used when defending in doubles?
Correct answer: side-by-side
front-back
forehand and backhand
Q4.
What life skill is required to keep trying even when your opponent is much more experienced?
Correct Answer: self-motivation, self-determination, resilience, motivation