ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Return a birdie using a forehand net shot

Badminton Unit | Level 32

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

IMPORTANCE
Returning a birdie using a forehand net 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
Push shot: a slow shot that uses less force.

When returning a birdie using a forehand net shot, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Skills Game – Checkerboard.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Checkerboard. In this game, the objective is to return a birdie using a forehand net shot and make as many points as possible. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three.   
• Students must stay in their designated zone during each play and cannot cross the boundary cones.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• Once the birdie is served over the net, each team gets to hit the birdie up to three times only.
• The same student cannot hit the birdie twice in a row.
• 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: 
  • Where do you aim when using a forehand net shot?
  • What must you make sure you do in order to successfully hit this shot?
  • Do you think you would use a forehand net shot during a badminton game? Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Tag Team. In this game, the objective is to return a birdie using a forehand net shot to help your team make as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.   
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which two students on your team will begin on the court.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will serve first.
• Once the birdie is served over the net, each student only gets to hit the birdie once before going back over the net.
• Once a teammate has hit the birdie twice, he/she must run to the back of the court and tag one of their teammates to join the game.
• 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.
  • Use short cones to set up an additional court for larger classes. 
• 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: 
  • Where do you aim when using a forehand net shot?
  • What must you make sure you do in order to successfully hit this shot?
  • Do you think you would use a forehand net shot during a badminton game? Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Switch-a-Roo. In this game, the objective is to return a birdie using a forehand net shot to help your team earn as many points as possible. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. 
• There can only be three teammates on the court at a time. Remaining teammates will sit on the sidelines.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• Once the birdie is served over the net, each team gets to hit the ball up to three times only.
• The same student cannot hit the birdie twice in a row.
• Once a teammate has hit the birdie, he/she must exit the court and sit on the sideline and another teammate will take his/her place.
• If a teammate serves and hits the birdie out-of-bounds, he/she cannot rotate out and the other team then gets to serve. 
• The game continues until there is one student left on either side.
• After each game, we will switch sides.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, allow more or less students to be on the court at a time or increase the number of courts using short cones.
• 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: 
  • Where do you aim when using a forehand net shot?
  • What must you make sure you do in order to successfully hit this shot?
  • Do you think you would use a forehand net shot during a badminton game? Why or why not?