Content Analysis

Content will be progressive, with the presentation of tactical problems through modified or conditioned game situations. Through these games the students will discover a tactical need to develop on-the-shuttle skills and off-the-shuttle movements. 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). 

Tactical Problems	“On-the-Shuttle” Skills	“Off-the-Shuttle” Movements
Scoring (offense) Setting up the attack by creating space Winning the point	Overhead clear - forehand, backhand Overhead drop shot - forehand, backhand Underarm clear - forehand, backhand High/ deep service Smash Attacking the short serve Attacking the drop shot	Recovery footwork Ready position
Preventing Scoring (defense) Defending space Defending attack	Low service Returning the smash Returning the drop shot	Recovery to “base” position Anticipating and reading the opponent
Restarting Play	Low serve High and deep serve