TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to attack clear.
IMPORTANCE
An attacking clear is important because it is an offensive tactic used when your opponent is expecting a different shot such a smash shot.
VOCABULARY
Attack: offensive tactic to score on your opponent.
When attacking clear, it is important to:
1. Start in the ready position (feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, racket and non-racket hand out in front of you).
2. Step with your racket foot and extend the back of the racket face towards the birdie.
3. Using the overhead backhand or forehand shot to push the birdie out in front of your body.
4. Aim for the back of the court.
PRACTICE
- I will divide the class into partners. With your partner, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will serve the birdie first. When I say, "GO!" serve the birdie to your partner and practice your attacking clear.
3 v 3 SCRIMMAGE
TIME
20-30 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
6 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 racket per student
1 birdie per 6 students
10 short cones
1 net
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to work with your teammates 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.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Exit Ticket: In partners, students will volley the birdie three times, demonstrating an attacking clear before putting their equipment away.
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 might an attacking clear be confusing to your opponent?
- What is most difficult about attacking clear?
KINGS QUEENS COURT
TIME
20-30 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
6 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 racket per student
1 birdie per 6 students
10 short cones
1 net
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kings Queens Court. In this game, the objective is to use the attacking clear to help you be the team to score five points first.
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.
- The first team to get five points will stay on their court. All other teams will rotate right.
Game 1: Play as indicated above.
Exit Ticket: In partners, students will volley the birdie three times, demonstrating an attacking clear before putting their equipment away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
- 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 might an attacking clear be confusing to your opponent?
- What is most difficult about attacking clear?
TAKE OUT
TIME
15-25 minutes
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
8 students per game
EQUIPMENT
1 racket per student
1 birdie per 8 students
1 net
Optional: + 1-2 birdies per 8 students
Optional: 10 short cones per court
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Take Out. In this game, the objective is to use an attacking clear to get the opposing team out.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide the class into teams of four.
- Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will serve first.
- Before the game begins, decide with your team where each of you will stand on the court.
- When I say, “GO!” serve the birdie over the net and begin the rally until someone misses the birdie.
- The student that misses the birdie is out and has to wait on the sidelines.
- The team that losses the rally will serve next.
- Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
- We will begin a new game when all teammates on one team are out.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. At the end of each game, have new teams play each other.
Game 2: Students are out if they hit the birdie out-of-bounds or into the net.
Variation: Add 1–2 additional birdies to each match.
Exit Ticket: In partners, students will volley the birdie three times, demonstrating an attacking clear before putting their equipment away.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach:
- Have teams rotate courts – every student will get to play on the net.
- Set up:
- Use short cones in replacement of a net for additional badminton courts.
- 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 might an attacking clear be confusing to your opponent?
- What is most difficult about attacking clear?