Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998).  The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989).  Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).
 
 

Tactical Problem	On-the-ball skills	Off-the-ball movements
Creating space using shot selection and positioning - Creating space on opponents side, in order to attack - Forcing opponent back to create space - Winning the point - Being able to have a broad shot selection	- Contact with shuttle - Overhand clear - Underhand clear - Net shot - Forehand/Backhand hitting	- Recovery footwork - Ready Position - Footwork to setup shot - Recovery facing the court - Defending space on own side of the net

                                              
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