Badminton
Badminton Unit
Day 1 – history/rules/ Skill Work (practice different Shots)
Day 2 – Play Continuous Badminton/Backhand Serve
Day 3 - Badminton Tournament
Day 1
I am learning how to play badminton.
What Am I learning?
Why am I learning about Badminton?
Badminton is a lifetime sports most participants can play it any
age. Playing badminton can improve one's hand-eye
coordination, flexibility and balance because of the agility that's
required to aim correctly and move to hit the birdie when it
comes to your side of the court. It can help to improve
cardiovascular endurance, as it is a form of aerobic exercise.
You'll be moving quickly on the court, which will get your heart
rate up and help you to burn calories!
How will I demonstrate my learning? (learning
targets)
I can demonstrate the ability to make different types of
Badminton shots (forehand serve, clear shot, smash, and
drop shot)
I can rally to partner four times in a row.
Physical Education Standards for KY
6.1.MP1. Demonstrate simple movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics when learning
and performing physical activities.
7.1MP1
8.1MP1
HISTORY
It is possible that a similar
sport was played in early
ancient civilizations such as
Greece and Egypt.
HISTORY
The sport was launched at a party
given in 1873 by the Duke of Beaufort
at his country place, "Badminton“, in
Gloucestershire, England.
During that time, the game had no
name, but it was
referred to as "The Game of
Badminton," and, therefore,
HISTORY
The oldest badminton club still in
existence is located in London.
The most famous Badminton Men’s
tournament is called the Thomas Cup.
The Uber Cup is the most famous
tournament for females.
Badminton Equipment
Racket
Shuttlecock
Standards/Badminton Poles
Nets
Shuttlecock
The official
name for the
object that the
players must
HOW TO PLAY
In a singles match, you need 1 person on
each team; in
doubles you need 2.
A coin toss determines who serves first.
The server serves from the right side
service court to the receiver on the
opposite side. If playing doubles, the serve
must be served to the receiver on the
diagonal side of the court.
When serving the shuttlecock, the player
must make contact with it below the waist.
HOW TO WIN
The winner of the game is first side to score
15 points; you must win by 2 points.
To win a match you must win 2 out of 3
games
Points are scored when the opponent:
hits the shuttle out of bounds
fails to return the shuttlecock
Serving
-The initial contact on the serve must be below
the waist.
-The same player serves again win his or her team
wins a rally.
RALL
CARRY/THROW
Y
A series of successful An illegal act where the
shots between two shuttlecock is held on
opposing players, starting
with a serve and ending the racket and thrown
when the point is won. during the shot.
SHUTTLECOCK
The official name for the object that the
players must hit; also known as the birdie
Badminton Court
SINGLES
A game played with
two people, one on
each side
DOUBLE
S
A game played with four people,
two on each side, ending when
one side reaches 15 points; the
playing area uses the outer
sidelines and back boundary lines.
SERVE
A shot that initiates
play.
The server must
contact the shuttle
below the waist.
A “let serve” is a
serve that hits the net
and falls into the
proper court. Server
must serve again.
FOREHAND
GRIP
• A method of
holding the racket.
• Shake hands with
the racket. Form a
“V” with the
thumb and
forefinger while
gripping the
racket
High Forehand Serve
OVERHAND CLEAR
SHOT
A shot that contacts
shuttle slightly in front of
body with racket open
faced, tilted towards
ceiling.
DROP SHOT
A shot hit softly and with
finesse to fall rapidly and close
to the net on the opponent's
side.
Underhand Drop
Shot
A drop shot should be a light stroke that just clears the net.
[Link]
a. Staggered stance
b. Knees bent
c. Arm extended in front of body
d.“Fencing pose”
2. Contact
[Link] in center of racket
b. Little follow through
c. Placement just over the net in front court
SMASH/KILL
SHOT
Hard hit overhead shot that
forces
the shuttle
sharply downward
Racquet Leg Back
SHOT
Other leg in front
non-racquet
arm to ceiling
Stretch
Body faces sideways
Cast the
fishing pole
I am learning about the backhand serve.
Day 2
Why am I learning about Badminton?
What Am I learning?
Badminton is a lifetime sports most participants can play it any
age. Playing badminton can improve one's hand-eye
coordination, flexibility and balance because of the agility that's
required to aim correctly and move to hit the birdie when it
comes to your side of the court. It can help to improve
cardiovascular endurance, as it is a form of aerobic exercise.
You'll be moving quickly on the court, which will get your heart
rate up and help you to burn calories!
How will I demonstrate my learning? (learning
targets)
I can demonstrate the ability to make different types of
Badminton shots while playing Continuous Badminton
I can execute the Backhand Serve.
Physical Education Standards for KY
6.1.MP1. Demonstrate simple movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics when learning
and performing physical activities.
7.1MP1
8.1MP1
BACKHAND
GRIP
A method of
holding the
racket.
Rotate the
racket a quarter
turn clockwise so
that the “V” is
over the top left
bevel.
Backhand
Serve
Continuous
Badminton
I am learning to demonstrate
Day 3 – What Am I learning
my skills while playing in a tournament.
Why am I learning about Badminton?
Badminton is a lifetime sports most participants can play it any
age. Playing badminton can improve one's hand-eye
coordination, flexibility and balance because of the agility that's
required to aim correctly and move to hit the birdie when it
comes to your side of the court. It can help to improve
cardiovascular endurance, as it is a form of aerobic exercise.
You'll be moving quickly on the court, which will get your heart
rate up and help you to burn calories!
How will I demonstrate my learning? (learning
targets)
I can demonstrate the ability to make different types of
Badminton shots while playing in a tournament.
I can communicate effectively with my teammate
Physical Education Standards for KY
6.1.MP1. Demonstrate simple movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics when learning
and performing physical activities.
7.1MP1
8.1MP1
Badminton Tournament Sign-
up
Find a Badminton Partner
After you find your partner, come up with a
name for your team.
Next, you and your partner need to fill out
the Badminton Tournament Signup Sheet.
Write the name of the players on your team
on the signup sheet along with the team
name.
