Study Guides

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 control the game from the start of the game by thinking about how and where to serve.

Key Notes

• Move: when serving high or low, adopt a wide stance with a V grip and opposite foot forward to the hand the racket is in
• Move: varying the power of serves so our opponent has to move forwards or backwards creates space for our next shot.
• Think: evaluating our serve helps identify strengths and weaknesses so we can improve and score more points.
• Feel: striving to be self disciplined is important when trying to win points in a game situation even if we are losing.
• Connect: it is important to encourage others and help suggest ways in which we can improve our performance.

Vocabulary To Learn

• serve: a player hits the ball towards the opponent to start a rally
• aim: pointing or looking at something you want to hit or reach
• score: the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils may struggle to make contact with the shuttlecock when serving. Pupils may struggle to serve to the back of the court. Pupils may struggle to serve diagonally across the court or over the net.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Applying the forehand and backhand: creating space to win a point Study Guide
• Badminton: outwitting an opponent Study Guide
• Game application: consolidate outwitting an opponent Study Guide
• The backhand Study Guide
• The forehand Study Guide