Year 6 - Physical education
Badminton: outwitting an opponent
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through badminton
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Unit Summary
This unit will teach pupils to apply their understanding of how to create space to win a point through badminton. Pupils will refine their understanding of when to apply the forehand and backhand in a game situation and think tactically as to how to take control of the game from the serve.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to outwit your opponent in a game by using tactics to move your opponent around the court.
Key Notes
- Move: catching a shuttlecock before it touches the floor requires being in the ready position so you can react quickly.
- Move: to win a point we must throw or hit the shuttlecock into space accurately, forcing our opponents to move.
- Think: understanding that we must hit the shuttlecock into the spaces we have created,enables us to win points.
- Feel: continuing to try,even when we make mistakes, demonstrates self-discipline.
- Connect: cooperating with our partner and providing feedback can help us to improve our technique.
Vocabulary To Learn
- shuttlecock: a cork to which feathers are attached to form a cone shape, struck with rackets in the games of badminton
- opponent: a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
- court: an area marked out for playing games such as badminton/tennis.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to throw the shuttlecock over the net. Pupils often grip the racket too tightly which can reduce power and control. Pupils often stand still after throwing/hitting the shuttlecock.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: catching a shuttlecock before it touches the floor requires being in the ready position so you can react quickly. Move: to win a point we must throw or hit the shuttlecock into space accurately, forcing our opponents to move.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'shuttlecock'
a cork to which feathers are attached to form a cone shape, struck with rackets in the games of badminton.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to throw the shuttlecock over the net. Pupils often grip the racket too tightly which can reduce power and control. Pupils often stand still after throwing/hitting the shuttlecock. Correction: Pupils use a beanbag instead of a shuttlecock. Lower the net/use cones. Emphasise relaxed hands for better control when gripping the racket. Returning to the ready position after every shot helps pupils develop their footwork and movement skills.
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