Shot selection
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can execute a variety of shots accurately and consistently in response to a range of situations.
Key learning points
- Move: building a rally of clearly identifiable shots and moving your opponent around the court creates space to attack.
- Think: hitting the shuttle to different areas including the rear backhand area puts pressure on your opponent.
- Feel: it requires self-motivation to keep trying even when your opposition is more experienced/playing better.
- 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.
Teacher tip
This lesson would ideally be spread over a number of sessions to maximise time to practice, develop and experience authentic competition.
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
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What direction do you hit an attacking shot in?
Q2.What direction do you hit a defensive shot in?
Q3.How can you modify the rules if one player is better than the other to ensure both are challenged in a game?
Q4.What is required most when playing against a stronger opponent to keep trying even if it feels impossible to win?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is it advantageous to vary your placement of the shuttle on the court?
Q2.Which formation is used when attacking in doubles?
Q3.Which formation is used when defending in doubles?
Q4.What life skill is required to keep trying even when your opponent is much more experienced?
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