Scope

A four lesson unit plan to introduce and develop the tactics & skills used in the game of badminton.

Entry ability

• ability to throw and catch an object
• able to hit a ball with hand/ racquet/ paddle with limited accuracy
• able to hit a shuttle with a badminton racquet with limited accuracy

Exit ability

• ability to rally consistently in modified game play
• ability to utilize the court to create open space in the opponents court
• ability to use the basic offensive shots: overhead clear, overhead drop shot, overhead smash, deep underarm clear (forehand and backhand), and high - deep serve
• ability to use the basic defensive shots: returning the smash, returning the drop shot, and short serve