MAPEH8 PEH Q2W5&6D2: Badminton: Rules, Skills, and Safety

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper badminton footwork, serving, and rallying techniques with accuracy and control.
2. Explain the basic rules and scoring system of badminton and identify common faults.
3. Apply strategies for positioning and safety while playing badminton in practice or game situations.

• Racket – equipment used to strike the shuttlecock.
• Shuttlecock – the feathered or synthetic object used in badminton.
• Serve – the stroke that starts the rally.
• Clear – a high, deep shot toward the opponent’s back court.
• Drop Shot – a soft shot that barely crosses the net and lands near the front court.
• Smash – a powerful, downward stroke used to score quickly.
• Fault – a violation of rules that ends the rally.
• Scoring System – badminton uses rally point scoring to 21 points per game.

1. Connect to Day 1: What makes badminton a net/wall game rather than an invasion game?
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   Badminton centers on sending a shuttlecock over a net so the opponent cannot return it legally, rather than invading territory to score.
2. Rally Logic: In net/wall games, how do you know a rally has ended?
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   A rally ends when the shuttlecock touches the ground, lands out of bounds, fails to clear the net, or a fault occurs.
3. Serve Importance: Why is the serve critical at the start of every rally?
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   The serve provides a fair, rule-based restart of play, giving both sides predictable turns and reducing disputes.
4. Safety Carryover: From Day 1, name one safety habit that also applies to badminton.
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   Warm up and stretch before play, check court space and equipment, and maintain awareness of others to avoid collisions.
5. Teamwork Lens: Even in singles, where does “teamwork” show up in badminton practice?
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   Through drills with partners, feeders, and coach/peer communication—planning patterns, calling shots, and giving feedback.

1) Welcome: Why Learn Badminton?

Badminton trains agility, coordination, decision-making, and respect. In this Explore, you’ll build a toolkit: rules, grips, footwork, strokes, tactics, scoring, safety, and practice plans.

Guiding question: What skills from badminton might also help you in other sports or school tasks?

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Footwork/positioning (spatial awareness), shot selection (decision-making), and etiquette/communication (teamwork, respect).

Badminton builds physical agility and mental discipline you can use anywhere.

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2) The Court, Equipment, and Playing Area

• Dimensions: Doubles court 13.4 m × 6.1 m; singles width 5.18 m.
• Net height: 1.55 m at posts; 1.524 m at center.
• Lines count “in” if any part of the shuttle touches them.

• Equipment: Racket, shuttlecock, non-marking shoes.
• Safety check: Clear floor, dry wet spots, inspect strings/grip.

Checkpoint: The shuttle lands on the singles sideline—in or out?

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In. Boundary lines are part of the playing area.

Know your space and tools—correct court, lines, net height, and safe gear.

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3) The Foundation: Grips and Ready Stance

A. Grips

1. Forehand (handshake) grip: Hold the racket like a handshake; V-shape between thumb and index aligns with the top bevel.
2. Backhand grip: Rotate slightly so the thumb rests on the wider bevel for leverage.

Common mistake: Holding too tightly. Fix: Relax fingers; tighten briefly at impact (finger power).

B. Ready stance

Feet shoulder-width, non-racket foot slightly forward; knees bent; weight on balls of feet; racket up. Split step as opponent strikes, then push.

Guiding question: Why keep your grip relaxed until contact?

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A relaxed grip improves racket head speed, control, and quick grip changes.

Master two grips and a balanced stance to move and strike efficiently.

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4) Footwork: Move First, Hit Second

• Split step prepares explosive movement.
• Chassé for lateral coverage; cross-steps to rear corners; lunges for front court.
• Recovery to base after each shot.

Pattern practice: Shadow corners with split–push–lunge–recover rhythm; add metronome counts.

Checkpoint: Late to rear backhand—what helps most?

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A quick split step, then cross-steps toward the rear backhand corner.

Footwork is the “engine” that powers every shot.

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5) Strokes and Technique (Control → Power)

A. Serve

• Low/short serve (doubles): gentle push to T-line; deny easy smashes.
• High/clear serve (singles): deep arc to back court; push opponent away.
• Flick serve (variation): deceptive quick lift for surprise.

Routine: Stable stance → relaxed grip → smooth action below waist → quick recovery.

Common faults: Foot over line, shaft not pointing downward, contact above waist.

B. Clear

Reset or push opponent back: side-on, non-racket arm points, transfer weight, contact high, whip forearm.

C. Drop Shot

Draw opponent forward; use fast slice or slow drop to control pace.

D. Smash

Attack downward: shoulder turn, elbow up, contact high in front, wrist snap, controlled landing.

E. Drive

Flat and fast; compact swing and finger power for pressure.

F. Net play

Net kill, spinning net shot, and net lift for front court control.

Guiding question: When is a clear smarter than a smash?

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When you’re off-balance, out of position, or the shuttle is behind you—reset with a deep clear.

Choose the right shot for the situation.

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6) Scoring, Service Courts, and Rotations

• Games to 21; win by 2; at 20–20 play on to two-point lead or first to 30.
• Singles: Even score → serve from right court; odd score → left.
• Doubles: Server’s court follows the pair’s score (even/right, odd/left). Receiving side doesn’t rotate during a rally.

Frequent faults/lets: shuttle out, fails to cross net, carry, double hit, service faults; let if receiver not ready or disturbance.

Checkpoint: Your singles score is 11–8 (you leading). Which service court do you use?

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Left (11 is odd).

Learn the 21-point system, odd/even service courts, and common faults.

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7) Singles vs Doubles: Positioning and Strategy

Singles: consistency, length control, and space coverage; clear–drop patterns and backhand targeting.

Doubles: front–back attack vs side–side defense; pressure with low serves, middle targets, and fast drives.

Guiding question: Why is a low serve so valuable in doubles?

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It denies the receiver an easy net kill or big attack, forcing a controlled return you can counter.

Singles = space control; Doubles = formations and pace.

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8) Decision-Making: Shot Choice Scenarios

1. Rear forehand corner (late): Best option?
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   High clear to recover.
2. Drive exchange, shuttle above net on forehand: Opponent’s racket down.
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   Fast drive into the body/racket hip.
3. Front court net duel: Shuttle tumbling on your side.
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   Play a tight net shot; if lifted, attack with net kill or smash setup.
4. Doubles return of serve (low to T):
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   Use a controlled net return to force a lift; partner prepares to attack.

Read height, balance, and opponent posture to pick high-percentage shots.

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9) Safety and Etiquette (Global Sportsmanship)

• Safety: Warm up, check space, hydrate, land softly; avoid crossing behind players’ swings.
• Etiquette: Honest line calls; return shuttles under the net; respect after close calls.

Guiding question: How does etiquette reduce injuries?

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Respectful spacing and clear calls prevent collisions and distractions that lead to risky play.

Safe bodies, safe minds—badminton thrives on fairness and respect.

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10) Practice Plans (Solo, Pair, Small-Group)

Solo: shadow footwork; dry swings with grip switches; wall drives if safe.

Pair: serve–return ladder; clear–drop patterns; timed drive exchanges.

Small-group: King/Queen of the Net; target cones; defense box (controlled smashes → blocks/lifts).

Checkpoint: What progression turns accuracy first into speed later?

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Start with shadow/slow, add controlled feeds, then live rallies—precision before pace.

Smart drills build technique → consistency → pressure handling.

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11) Common Errors and Quick Fixes

• High, floaty low serves: Lower contact; shorter push; fingertip control.
• Clears too short: Contact earlier/in front; complete rotation; higher arc.
• Drops into net: Softer grip; open face slightly; meet earlier.
• Smash into net/long: Meet ball in front; strong wrist snap; downward angle.
• Late to corners: Anticipate with split step; faster first step; recover to base.
• Backhand panic: Thumb grip; short swing; lift high/deep to reset.

Guiding question: Which fix helps almost every stroke?

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Early contact with balanced footwork.

Most problems trace to timing, contact point, and footwork.

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12) Real-World Applications

• Time management: Rally planning mirrors task sequencing.
• Resilience: Reflect, adjust, and move on after each point.
• Ethics: Honest line calls = academic integrity.

Checkpoint: Name one badminton habit that improves study habits.

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Deliberate practice—short focused drills, feedback, and repetition.

References

• Badminton World Federation (BWF) – Laws of Badminton.
• National and school PE guidance on net/wall games skills, tactics, and safety.

1. Legal Low Serve (Doubles)

   Task: Deliver a low serve to the T-line.

   1. Stable stance behind service line; choose target.
   2. Contact below the waist, shaft angled down.
   3. Soft push; minimal follow-through; recover ready.
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   Legal if feet stay behind line, contact below waist, and shuttle lands in the diagonal service court.
2. Clear Under Pressure

   Task: Late to rear backhand—reset the rally.

   1. Split step → cross-steps; rotate shoulder.
   2. High contact; lift deep to opposite rear corner.
   3. Recover to base.
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   A high deep clear buys time to recover and neutralizes opponent’s attack.
3. Slice Drop Deception

   Task: From rear forehand, disguise a drop as a clear.

   1. Same preparation as clear (shoulder/arm).
   2. Cut across shuttle at contact.
   3. Land shuttle near front mid-court.
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   Matching preparation keeps opponent guessing; slice creates faster, tighter drop.
4. Drive to the Body

   Task: Mid-court exchange—pin opponent’s racket hip.

   1. Compact swing; finger power.
   2. Aim flat trajectory to the body/hip.
   3. Stay ready for the next drive.
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   Body/hip targets are hard to defend quickly, often forcing weak lifts.
5. Defensive Block & Lift

   Task: Opponent smashes at you.

   1. Balanced stance; racket up.
   2. Soft block to net or controlled lift deep.
   3. Recover to defense or prepare to attack if lifted back.
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   Soft blocks change pace and open net kills; lifts reset under pressure.

1. Serve Law: Name two requirements for a legal serve.
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   Contact below waist with the racket shaft pointing downward; feet behind service line.
2. Scoring: Match game length and win condition.
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   Games to 21; win by 2; deuce at 20–20, first to 30 caps the game.
3. Footwork: Which move starts your reaction the moment opponent hits?
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   The split step.
4. Shot Choice: Late and off-balance rear forehand—best shot?
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   A high clear to recover.
5. Doubles Formation: Name the two common shapes.
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   Front–back (attack) and side–side (defense).
6. Common Fault: What makes a serve illegal even if it lands in?
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   Contacting above the waist or with the shaft not pointing downward.
7. Grip Check: Which grip powers backhand drives and lifts?
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   The backhand (thumb) grip.
8. Placement: Where to aim a drive to force weak replies?
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   To the body/racket hip or between partners in doubles.
9. Safety: Mention one shoe feature important for the court.
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   Non-marking soles with good grip.
10. Etiquette: How should you return a shuttle after a rally?
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    Roll or tap it under the net to opponents—calm and respectful.

Multiple Choice (1–8)

1. The game to 21 points using rally scoring is…
   1. Tennis
   2. Badminton
   3. Volleyball
   4. Table Tennis
2. For a legal serve, contact must be…
   1. above head
   2. at chest
   3. below waist
   4. anywhere
3. Which shot resets pressure by pushing opponent back?
   1. Drop
   2. Clear
   3. Drive
   4. Net kill
4. In doubles, which formation is typical in defense?
   1. Front–back
   2. Side–side
   3. Triangle
   4. Line
5. Shuttle on the sideline is…
   1. out
   2. in
   3. let
   4. fault on server
6. Best return versus a consistent low server in doubles?
   1. High lift
   2. Hard smash
   3. Tight net return
   4. Clear to center
7. You’re late and off-balance. Safest choice?
   1. Smash
   2. Drop
   3. Clear
   4. Drive
8. Main benefit of drives to the body:
   1. Slows play
   2. Forces weak replies
   3. Increases height
   4. Guarantees winners

Short Answer (9–12)

9. State the net height at the center.
10. Why is the split step timed to the opponent’s hit?
11. Give one safety and one etiquette rule.
12. Explain odd/even rule for singles service courts.

Application (13–15)

13. Design a 10-minute warm-up for a badminton PE class.
14. Plan a three-shot pattern to open space in singles.
15. In doubles, you and partner get stuck in defense. How do you regain attack?

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Multiple Choice Key: 1) B 2) C 3) B 4) B 5) B 6) C 7) C 8) B

Short Answer:

9) 1.524 m at center. 10) It synchronizes reaction so you push explosively in the correct direction. 11) Safety: warm up/check floor; Etiquette: honest calls/return shuttle under net. 12) Even score → right; odd → left.

Application (sample answers):

13) 2 min jog + dynamic ankles/knees/hips; 2 min arm circles/shoulders; 3 min shadow footwork; 3 min gentle drives/net shots.

14) Clear to backhand corner → cross-court drop → push to opposite rear corner.

15) Force a lift with tight net returns or blocks; rotate to front–back when a short reply appears; server pressures with low serves next rally.

1. Service Box Map: Sketch singles/doubles service courts and label when to use each.
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   Singles: even/right, odd/left; doubles: server’s box follows pair’s score; receiving side fixed during rally.
2. Shot Library Poster: Clear, drop (fast/slow), smash, drive, net shots—with cues and uses.
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   Include prep cues, contact points, and when to choose each shot.
3. Footwork Circuit: Build a 6-station circuit (split, chassé, cross-step, lunge L/R, recover).
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   30s on/15s off; 2 rounds; emphasize balance and early contact.
4. Doubles Playbook: Two receive patterns and two serve patterns with roles.
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   Receives: tight net, body drive; Serves: low to T, surprise flick; roles: hunter at net, smasher at rear.
5. Fair Play Vignettes: Write short scenes showing honesty on line calls.
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   Model admitting touches/lines; note how respect speeds games and builds trust.

Choose ONE:

• Short Writing: Which badminton habit will most improve my learning this quarter and why?
• Guiding Questions: (1) Which stroke felt most natural? (2) Which footwork needs work? (3) How will I practice safely and respectfully?
• 3–2–1: 3 skills I learned • 2 challenges I faced • 1 action I will take this week.