1. TACTICS
BADMINTON
BTEC SPORT

2. Note; the techniques are underarm
Task 1 Question & Answer
5 minutes
Task 1. In pairs, briefly discuss what the name of the shot is in each picture. You will have 1 minute per picture and may then need to give you answer to the teacher.
Note; the techniques are underarm

3. PICTURE 1
NAME THE SHOT

4. PICTURE 2
NAME THE SHOT

5. PICTURE 3
NAME THE SHOT

6. PICTURE 4
NAME THE SHOT

7. PICTURE 5
NAME THE SHOT

8. Session aims
To describe the use of tactics appropriate for badminton (M1)
To justify the use of tactics appropriate in badminton (D1)

9. Tactics
Can you define what tactics are?

10. Task 1: Define tactics The devised prior match during a
Task 2: In pairs, write 3 separate definitions for tactics using the words in red
The devised prior match during a
strategy or plan Where why and
to implemented made rallies decisions
The during court do between and
when and we something on

11. Need some help? Each colour is a sentence or definition
The devised prior match during a
strategy or plan Where why and
to implemented made rallies decisions
The during court do between and
when and we something on

12. The strategy or plan devised prior to and implemented during a match
Task 1: Tactics defined
The strategy or plan devised prior to and implemented during a match
Option 1

13. The decisions made during and between matches
Task 1: Tactics defined
The decisions made during and between matches
Option 2

14. Where, when and why we do something on court
Task 1: Tactics defined
Where, when and why we do something on court
Option 3

15. Research, draw and report I
Task 2
You have been divided into 3 groups, with 3 A3 blank sheets of paper for each group.
Task2.1 Your group must read and research the badminton topic given to you by your teacher. It will be either the tactics for the doubles formation, mixed doubles formation, singles formation and process of assessing opponents.
Then you must put all the information researched on 1 A3 Poster, however, you can only use 12 words, and unlimited symbols, numbers, graphs or pictures (10 minutes). The entire group must work together to construct your poster.

16. Research, draw and report II
Task2.2 2 people from each group must go to another table and gather as much information about the other 2 aspects of badminton that they did not research. They make notes about the information that is being given to them by the other class members.
Meanwhile, 1 person from each group must stay with their poster and explain to the learners that approach them what their poster means and answer any questions (10 minutes)

17. Research, draw and report III
Task 2.3. Students return to there group and must now complete 1 more poster about the other elements of the badminton technique that they researched (10 minutes)
Now its time to present your poster

18. Doubles formation Both players must establish good positions
There are 2 main formation types
Attacking formation
Defensive formation
They are established as a reaction to the position and height of the shuttle

19. Defensive formation Attacking formation
If the shuttle is well above the height of the net with one player about to hit the shuttle then that team should be in, or moving to create, an attacking , front and back position
Play shots that will keep you in the attacking position, such as the drop shot and the smash from the rear court, net shots and kills from the forecourt
The forecourt player should not be standing on the ‘T’, allowing them a great chance to intercept the shuttle
If the opposing pair are about to hit the shuttle and it is well above the height of the net then you should be in a side by side defensive position
This position will give you the best chance of returning the opponents attacking shots
You should play shots such as the drive through the front of the opponent

20. Mixed Doubles formation
This is essentially adapted doubles play
Generally, the aim should be to create situations where the man is in the rear court and the woman is at the net

21. Serving Attacking Defending
When the man is serving the woman takes up the position in the forecourt in front of the man
In this situation, the woman is committing to covering the forecourt so the man must cover the mid court and rear court
Attacking
Ideally, the man should be hitting from the mid court and rear court and the woman hitting down from the forecourt, with both players pressurising the opposing female player by channelling the attack on her
Defending
When defending in mixed, as a general guideline, the woman tries to lift away cross court as this allows her to take up a defensive base slightly closer to the net
The man should lift straight to take any straight attacking replies, using the width of the court on lifts effectively is vital to relive pressure

22. Singles formation
Success at relies on many different things, including physical fitness, technical ability, psychological strength etc
From tactical perspective, the single court has more depth and width which means clears and drops are a good choice of shot
Both width and length can we used to exploit an opponent

23. Finding a base
Base refers to the ‘ideal’ court position that gives the best opportunity to cope with the opponents probable replies
In singles, there is no fixed ‘base position’

24. Assessing opponents
In matches, it is useful to assess your opponents to allow a tactical plan to be formulated or compiled
To do this you don’t have to be a qualified coach, you can think about simple things regarding your opponents weaknesses

25. Movement
Do they struggle to move around the whole court, are they slow to certain corners or do they have a poor level of fitness to keep playing at an intense pace throughout the entire match
If so, it should be a good tactic to utilise the entire width and length of the court during the rallies
E.g. One shot to the rear court should be followed by one to the forecourt, thus exploiting their weakness

27. Size Is your opponent a tall player?
Most tall players have difficulty getting down to pick up shuttles low to the ground. They also struggle slightly to twist and turn quickly, so shots such as drops and smashes using the whole width of the court would be an ideal tactic against this type of player

29. Shots
Most players have favourite shots that they can play from certain corners
If you have favourite shots that they can play from certain corners
If you can work out what shots these are then it can help you to read the game and be quicker to shots
E.g. If a player, for example, mainly plays a cross-court drop from the rear court forehand then you can alter your body positioning to be more alert to move to the target

31. Lesson summary Can you define the word tactic?
In doubles, explain in what situation a pair should take up a defensive situation or attacking situation?
In singles, why are the clears and drops a good choice of shot to utilise?
When assessing your opponents strengths and weaknesses, what factors should you consider?
If a player is unfit or overweight, what tactic should you use?
Which shot choice should you consider when playing a very tall player?