ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Badminton referee

Badminton Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to referee a badminton game.

IMPORTANCE
The referee is important because he/she is responsible for officiating the match from a neutral point of view and making decisions on and off the court that enforce the rules of badminton.

VOCABULARY
Referee: an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

GROWFIT RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of regulation badminton. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• Each rally begins with a serve from behind the end line.
• Each serve must be hit below the waist in an upwards direction, using an underhand hit.
• If the birdie is served and goes out-of-bounds, the other team earns a point.
• If the birdie lands on the boundary line, it is considered inbounds.
• One point is awarded on every serve to the team who wins the rally.
• The team to win the rally will then serve next.
• Faults occurs when:
  • The birdie hits the net during a serve or rally.
  • The net is touched by a player or a player's racket.
  • Reaching over the net.
• For each violation, a point is awarded to the opposing team.

When refereeing a badminton game, it is important to remember these hand signals:

PRACTICE

1. Say different calls and have students demonstrate the correct hand gesture. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 3 v 3 Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to referee the match to determine a winning team.  

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.
• I will choose one student to referee each game. 
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• Once the birdie is served over the net, teams can only hit the birdie once before returning it back over the net.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• The referee will keep score. The team that wins the rally will earn one point. 
• If the birdie touches the line, it is considered inbounds.  
• 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 are your responsibilities as a referee?
  • What do you think would be most rewarding about being a referee?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kings Queens Court II. In this game, the objective is to referee the match and determine the king or queen of the court.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two and will assign you to a court – one court will have a net and the rest will have short cones.
• I will choose one referee at each court.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• When the rally begins, teams can only hit the birdie once.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• The referee will keep score. The team that wins the rally will earn one point. 
• If the birdie touches the line, it is considered inbounds.
• The first team to get five points will stay on their court. All other teams will rotate right.

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:
  • What are your responsibilities as a referee?
  • What do you think would be most rewarding about being a referee?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Take Out II. In this game, the objective is to referee as the two teams try to take out each other’s teammates.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will serve first.
• Before the game begins, I will choose one referee for each match.
• 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 loses 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.

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:
  • What are your responsibilities as a referee?
  • What do you think would be most rewarding about being a referee?