KS2 · Physical education · Year 6
Applying the forehand and backhand: creating space to win a point
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through badminton
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Your learning goal
I can use the forehand and backhand shots to move my opponent and create space in order to win a point.
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Applying the forehand and backhand: creating space to win a point: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can use the forehand and backhand shots to move my opponent and create space in order to win a point.
Key learning points
- Move: returning to the middle of the court after each shot means we can hit our next shot into spaces around the court.
- Move: when playing competitively, we create space by forcing our opponent to the side, front or back of the court.
- Think: evaluating our performance helps improve our tactics and decide when to play a forehand or backhand shot.
- Feel: when playing competitively we can manage our emotions to show self discipline.
- Connect: discussing tactics and evaluating our performance with others shows excellent cooperation.
Words to know
- space
- can open area where your opponent is not standing
- scoring
- the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game
- tactics
- a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
Common mistakes
Pupils avoid hitting backhand shots. Pupils forget to return to the ready position. Pupils hit their forehands and backhands square on to the net.
Allow pupils time developing their backhand technique so they can use both shots in a rally. Remind pupils to return to the ready position after every shot. Pupils should have one foot slightly in front of the other so they in a side on position.
For parents, carers and teachers
- If pupils are unable to rally with a shuttlecock, revert back to throwing and catching using the shuttlecock or use a beanbag/balloon (something that doesn't bounce) to develop coordination before adding in rackets. Remove the net or use cones/lower net if this is a barrier to learning.