1. HOMEWORK BOOKLET – DEVELOPMENT
BADMINTON
HOMEWORK BOOKLET – DEVELOPMENT
NAME: _____________________________ FORM: _____
TEACHER: __________________________

2. TWENTY-ONE DIAGONALLY UMPIRE THREE UNDERARM
There are a number of rules or ‘laws’. Throughout the badminton unit of work you will learn a number of these laws. This section will cover some of them.
LAWS
Draw and label a badminton court, including the boundaries for both singles and doubles play.
The person who implements the laws of the game is known as the ____________ . One of their responsibilities is to score the game. A game of badminton lasts until one player has scored _______________ points. There are usually __________ games in a match.
When serving, the shuttle must go _____________ across court and must go into the __________ _______ and must be served ____________. A player may only come into contact with the shuttle with their ____________.
TWENTY-ONE DIAGONALLY UMPIRE THREE UNDERARM
SERVICE BOX RACQUET

3. Serving the Shuttle
There are two laws that concern serving the shuttle. For a serve to be considered ‘legal’, you must: *
Equipment
Badminton is a very simple sport to play. It does not involve a lot of equipment and is easy to set up.
Name the following you need the to play a game of badminton;
Scoring a Game
Explain the scoring system used in a game of badminton.
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4. A warm up is an important part of any sporting activity
A warm up is an important part of any sporting activity. Before you exercise you should always warm up. This section highlights the importance of warming up properly.
WARMING UP
Label the muscles identified below that are important for playing football:
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A warm up is important because: __________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Skills and techniques are the things you learn in lesson at school or practice with teams. By working hard at these skills you begin to get better at the game and will do better when you play in matches.
SKILLS
List and describe three of the skills or techniques you have learnt in this unit of work. You might want to describe some of the teaching points you learnt or explain the drills you did to practice them.
Skill 1 - _____________
Skill 2 - _____________
Skill 3 - _____________

6. The statements below refer to the smash technique
The statements below refer to the smash technique. The smash has been broken down into the teaching point but the order has been jumbled up. Place the sequence of actions in the correct order by placing a number next to the statement.
Weight shifts onto front foot as arm extends powerfully to strike the shuttle
Turns body sideways on weight shifts onto back foot
Racket held high in ready position
Recovers to base ready to play next shot
Watches shuttle and moves to get in to position to play it
Follows through with racket coming down across body
What is meant by the term ‘ready position’?

7. There are a number of ‘ways’ of getting the upper hand in a game of badminton. This is generally known as using tactics. Some tactics are more effective than others.
TACTICS
Explain two tactics that a player might use to help them win a game.

8. KEYWORDS Alley Kill Back Alley Let Backcourt Long Service Line
Within each topic in PE you will learn a lot of new words or terms. It is important that you are able to spell the, and explain what these terms mean in relation to the sport you are doing.
KEYWORDS
I can spell this word
I can explain what this word means
I can spell this word
I can explain what this word means
Alley
Back Alley
Backcourt
Backhand
Baseline
Carry
Centre Line
Clear
Court
Drive
Drop
Fault
Flick
Forecourt
Forehand
Kill
Let
Long Service Line
Match
Midcourt
Net Shot
Push Shot
Racquet
Rally
Serve or Service
Service Court
Short Service Line
Shuttlecock
Smash

9. SELF ASSESSMENT SERVING Long Serve Short Serve Flick Serve POSITIONING
It is important to know which techniques or skills you are able to do in every sport. This enables you to understand what level you are working at and why. This list should help you to self assess.
SELF ASSESSMENT
SERVING
Attempted
Achieved
Long Serve
Short Serve
Flick Serve
POSITIONING
Attempted
Achieved
Centre Court
Defensive
Attacking
DEFENSIVE SHOTS
Attempted
Achieved
Overhead Clear
Underarm Clear
SHOT TYPE
Attempted
Achieved
Forehand
Backhand
ATTACKING SHOTS
Attempted
Achieved
Net Shot
Drop Shot
Smash Shot
OTHER ROLES
Attempted
Achieved
Coach
Organiser
Official

10. WHAT LEVEL AM I….? LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
I can play at least two recognised shots and put them into a half court match. I know the rules of a half court match.
I can serve to start a game and play three recognised shots to a good standard. I can referee a half court game.
I have a wide selection of shots available to me and can put them into a game in both singles and doubles. I can discuss basic tactics and serve to start a game.
I can vary the type of serve in a game. I can perform all shots to a good standard, using tactical knowledge to beat my opponent. I can help with the refereeing of a full game.
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 8
EXCEPTIONAL PERF
I have a very good range of shots that are all highly perfected and used appropriately. I can play in doubles and singles games. I can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an opponent. I play for a club in or out of school.
My shots are of a very high standard and are used appropriately in a game. I can use my knowledge of tactics and shots to give myself an advantage (especially the serve). I can help less able players develop and can referee a full game.
I can fulfil all the criteria for level 8. My shots are of an exceptional standard. My game is easily adaptable to suit my opponents’ weaknesses. I unconsciously switch from attack to defence positions in doubles. I can fully referee a game.