ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Return a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot

Badminton Unit | Level 25

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to return a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot.

IMPORTANCE
Returning a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand 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
Defensive shot: a shot to get the birdie back to the opponent without trying to attack a specific location. 

When returning a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand 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. Continue to hit the birdie back and forth using an overhead forehand shot. 
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Volley Stations VI. In this game, the objective is to practice returning a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot with your partner. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into pairs. I will decide which station you will start in.
• In the first station, you will spread out and practice returning the birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot.
• In the second station, you will practice hitting the birdie back and forth, while staying inside the hula-hoop.
• In the third station, you will practice hitting the birdie back and forth, while keeping two feet on a dot.
• After a couple of minutes, you will rotate stations to have a chance to practice at each one. 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students this is not a competition – everyone should focus on their own progress.
  • Remind students, if they feel they need an increase or decrease in difficulty that the teacher may place them in a different station.
• 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:
  • What steps should you take to return a birdie over the net using an overhead forehand shot?
  • What was most challenging about returning the birdie?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Mud Stickers IV. In this game, the objective is to return a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot to get unstuck out of the mud. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select three people to start off as servers.
• Everyone else will stand on a dot on the opposing side.
• When I say, "GO!" servers will try and serve a birdie over the net.
• The only way to get unstuck out of the mud, is if you return the birdie over a net using an overhead forehand shot.
• You must have two feet on your dot at all times while you are stuck in the mud.
• When you become unstuck, join the servers.
• We will begin a new game once everyone has become unstuck.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to be aware of others when striking the birdies.
  • Based on class size, increase or decrease the amount of servers 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:
  • What steps should you take to return a birdie over the net using an overhead forehand shot?
  • What was most challenging about returning the birdie?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to return a birdie over a net using an overhead forehand 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:
  • What steps should you take to return a birdie over the net using an overhead forehand shot?
  • What was most challenging about returning the birdie?