Year 6 Badminton
Overview
Used different types of serves & shots in-game. Played with others to score and defend points in competitive games. Move confidently around the playing area using footwork
Develop a wider range of shots, including drop and smash. Begin to use more sophisticated tactics. Play with fluency with a partner in doubles scenarios.
- the smash shot technique and when to use it.
- to use the smash shot in a doubles game.
- to hit a drop shot using the correct technique to outwit an opponent.
- to develop reaction time to hit shots when close to the net.
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to communicate with a partner in a doubles match to ensure court positioning is correct.
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to use defensive formations in a doubles game to prevent opponents from scoring points.
- Why is good communication essential for attacking positioning to work well?
- What is meant by net play?
- Where are you looking for the shuttle to land when executing a drop shot?
Badminton racquets, nets, sponge balls, tennis balls, cones, hoops, bench, throw down markers.
Smash shot, offensive, attacking, defending, rally, drop shot, net play.
- The shuttle must reach your opponents’ service box in their half of the court.
- The serve is good even if the shuttlecock hits the top of the net providing it reaches the service boundaries.
Head – Make appropriate choices in games about shot selection.
Hand – Use forehand, backhand and overhead shots more confidently in games.
Heart – Develop doubles play further, implementing basic positioning tactics.
Used different types of serves & shots in-game. Played with others to score and defend points in competitive games. Move confidently around the playing area using footwork
Develop a wider range of shots, including drop and smash. Begin to use more sophisticated tactics. Play with fluency with a partner in doubles scenarios.
- the smash shot technique and when to use it.
- to use the smash shot in a doubles game.
- to hit a drop shot using the correct technique to outwit an opponent.
- to develop reaction time to hit shots when close to the net.
-
to communicate with a partner in a doubles match to ensure court positioning is correct.
-
to use defensive formations in a doubles game to prevent opponents from scoring points.
- Why is good communication essential for attacking positioning to work well?
- What is meant by net play?
- Where are you looking for the shuttle to land when executing a drop shot?
Badminton racquets, nets, sponge balls, tennis balls, cones, hoops, bench, throw down markers.
Smash shot, offensive, attacking, defending, rally, drop shot, net play.
- The shuttle must reach your opponents’ service box in their half of the court.
- The serve is good even if the shuttlecock hits the top of the net providing it reaches the service boundaries.
Head – Make appropriate choices in games about shot selection.
Hand – Use forehand, backhand and overhead shots more confidently in games.
Heart – Develop doubles play further, implementing basic positioning tactics.
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1
- Play in a doubles game to score points against opposition.
- Demonstrate a range of shots in doubles scenario.
- Defend points against opposition using teamwork skills.
We are learning: the smash shot technique and when it is used.
Activity: Assessment for Learning Task.
Lesson 2
- Serve using doubles boundaries and service line.
- Getting into position to perform the smash.
- Attempt a smash shot in a doubles game situation.
We are learning:Â to use the smash shot in a doubles game.
Activity: Badminton bingo.
Lesson 3
- Introduce the drop shot
- Demonstrate a drop shot in isolated situations
- Deceive your opponent to win a point using a drop shot
We are learning: to hit a drop using the correct technique to outwit an opponent.
Activity: Drop shot and recover drill.
Lesson 4
- React quickly to play shots at the net.
- Play in a game using net play when appropriate.
- Score a doubles game with confidence.
We are learning: to develop reaction time to hit shots when close to the net.
Activity: Replay Assessment for Learning applying all new rules learnt.
Lesson 5
- Play using offensive court position for doubles.
- Work in harmony with your partner to attack.
- Use attacking principles to exploit the opponents’ weakness.
We are learning: to communicate with a partner in doubles match to make sure court positioning is correct.
Activity: Offensive positioning game.
Lesson 6
- Umpire a game of badminton.
- Compete and identify ways you can improve your play.
- Defend in formation.
We are learning: to use defensive formations in a doubles game to prevent opponents from scoring points.
Activity: Competition, umpiring own games.