Half-court Singles

 

Tactical Problem: Pushing opponent to the back of the court

Skill development: Use of the overhead clear shot, recognition of the front of the court now being  

                             the open space

 

Game/Task:

Half-court Singles

 

Conditions:

  • students use only half of a full size badminton court
  • play is initiated by any means necessary ie. throw-ins, scoops or contacts with the racquet (preferrable)

                       

Diagram: 
 
    Students participate in a half-court game allowing for two seperate games per court.                                  

 

Organizational Points: 

  • students are in groups of 2
  • after instructions are given and clear students return to their courts and begin play
  • students are to only use the half-court

Teaching Points: 

Ø      Use the overhead clear to push your opponent to the back of the court


 

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