ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Return a birdie to a partner using an underhand backhand shot

Badminton Unit | Level 17

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to return a birdie to a partner using an underhand backhand shot.

IMPORTANCE
Returning a birdie to a partner using an underhand backhand shot is important because a good return can force the server into a defensive shot and give the receiver a better chance of winning the point. However, be careful not to put maximum force into each return. Aiming at the lines and exerting heavy force increases the likelihood of missing the birdie. 

VOCABULARY
Backhand: a stroke played with the back of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke, typically starting with the arm crossing the body.
Underhand: a stroke made with the arm or hand below shoulder level.

When returning a birdie to a partner using an underhand backhand shot, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the birdie first. One teammate will line up on the baseline and the other on the midline. When I say, “GO!” the first teammate will strike the birdie with the racket towards his/her teammate, using the underhand backhand shot. The opposing teammate must catch the birdie and hit it back. 
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Partner Passing IV. Your goal is to see how many times you can return a birdie to your partner using an underhand backhand shot.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the birdie.
• Before the game begins, stand 3 – 5 feet away from each other anywhere inside the boundary cones.
• When I say, “GO!” try to hit the birdie back and forth as many times as possible.  
• Count aloud each time you strike the birdie.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to move closer to one another if setting is too difficult.  
  • Divide students into teams based on athletic ability.
  • Remind students to be aware of other teams around them when striking the birdie.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections. 
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why should you not use maximum force when returning the birdie?
  • Is there anything you found easy about returning the birdie?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Scavenger Hunt IV. Your goal is to hunt for the assigned pieces of treasure while your teammates return a birdie to each other using an underhand backhand shot. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three.
• Before the game begins, I will put all the equipment out onto the field.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who on your team will retrieve the object from the field and who will hit birdie back and forth, using an underhand backhand shot.   
• Line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline.
• When I say, "GO!" the teammate with the racket and birdie will serve it to the teammate who will catch it.
• The other teammate must go out into the field and find the assigned item.
• Find an item:
• That is blue; that is round; that is green; that has a point; that is made of string; that has a hole in it; that you can stand on; that you can wear; etc.
• After the teammate has returned with the assigned item, switch roles.

TEACHING TIP

• Approach:
  • Have students help you set up all of the items at the beginning of each game.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections. 
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why should you not use maximum force when returning the birdie?
  • Is there anything you found easy about returning the birdie?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. Your goal is to return a birdie to a partner using an underhand backhand shot to keep the birdie from landing on the ground. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three and will assign you to a court – one court will have a net and the rest will have short cones.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• Once the birdie is served over the net, each student can only hit the birdie once before returning it back over the net.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• If the birdie is served and goes outside the boundary lines, it is the other team’s point. If the birdie touches the line, it is considered inbounds.
• We will keep rally scoring – a point is awarded on every serve.
• After each game, we will switch sides.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • After a couple of minutes, have teams rotate courts – every student will get to play on the net.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections. 
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why should you not use maximum force when returning the birdie?
  • Is there anything you found easy about returning the birdie?