December – The Smash

December 1, 2024

Pupils work in pairs and practice shadowing the smash. After that, progress by practicing with shuttles. Repeats the routine by concentrate on throwing action, interception point in front of the body and hitting with a downward trajectory.

Lesson 17: Smash and Block

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January 6, 2025

January – Grip Change Tic Toc

In this activity, reminds pupils of the two grips used in badminton. Demonstrate change of grip by rolling racket grip with a thumb. For safety, to keep pupils well spaced apart. Lesson 2: Grip Changes and Footwork[vc_btn title="More Shuttle Time videos" color="danger" i_icon_fon

November 1, 2024

November – Block Defence

Block meaning be in ready position with knees flexed, weight forward and racket in front of body. You might be tempted to play it very softly, with a high, looping path so that it falls back very tight to the net; but this gives your opponent too much time. As a rough guide, aim for your block to la

October 1, 2024

October – Racket And Shuttle Relays

For Racket and Shuttle Relays activity, pupils need to work in teams. Teacher creates relays with technical challenges related to technical abilities of the pupils. For example: Relay with hitting the shuttle up in the air with forehand or backhand or alternate between forehand and backhand.

September 1, 2024

September – Backhand Lift “Merry Go Round”

In this activity, the exercise is practice progressing to “Merry-Go-Round”, where the racket is held out in front of the body, racket head above hand with relaxed reach. This activity aims to make a lift look like a net shot. Lesson 8: Backhand Lift[vc_btn title="More Shuttle

August 1, 2024

August – Throwing Team Game

In this activity, work in teams, one team starts with a shuttle and uses throws to team mates. Each successful throw and catch scores a point. If the shuttle is dropped, shuttle goes to the other team. The opposing team tries to intercept the shuttle. When shuttle is dropped possession goes to the

July 1, 2024

July – Forehand Clear

The purpose of the forehand clear is used to force your opponent to the rear court. It can be played as an attacking shot or as a defensive shot. The attacking clear is hit faster and flatter into the rear corners. The defensive clear is hit much higher and despite giving your opponent time to get b

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