Block Plan

Four lesson badminton unit

The block plan is an outline of a potential progression for the unit.  Depending on the response of students this progression could be adapted.
Links on block plan go to task/game explanation including teaching points, organization, diagrams and suggestions for modifications.

Lesson 1 Tactical Problem Creating Open Space Lesson focus: Locating the open space in an area Skill objective:  Keeping the object in play Introductory task/game A) Box game with Ball B) Box game with Shuttle Skill/Concept development tasks/games 1. Simulated half-court game with ball 2. Simulated 1/2 court game with ball & paddle 3. Simulated 1/2 court game with shuttle & racquet 4. Gripping the racquet Culminating Game:   3a. Simulated 1/2 court game with shuttle & racquet Scoring and court modifications

Lesson 2 Tactical Problem Creating Open Space  Lesson focus:  Push opponent back utilizing the overhead clear. Skill objective: Understanding the value of moving opponent to the back of the court. Ability to use the overhead clear to push opponent deep Introductory task/game A) Half-court singles w/out net  Skill/Concept development tasks/games 1. Introducing the overhead clear 2. Partner fed overhand clear to target Culminating Game:  Aa. Half-court singles

Lesson 3 Tactical Problem Creating Space Lesson focus:  Introduce the Drop Shot Skill objective:  Pull opponent forward Understand the value of pulling the opponent forward. Ability to use the overhead Drop Shot Introductory task/game A) Half-Court singles Skill/Concept development tasks/games 1. Half-court singles with scoring 2. Introducing the Drop Shot  3. Partner fed drop shot to target Culminating Game:  1a. Half-court singles with “full” scoring

Lesson 4 Tactical Problem Defending Space Lesson focus: Recovery to base position  Skill objective:  Get to base position between shots Introductory task/game   A) Cat & Mouse gradual warm-up Skill/Concept development tasks/games 1. “Three Step progression” half-court singles  2. Half-court singles 3. Partner fed “two shuttle” drill Culminating Game:  “King’s or Queen’s” Court