By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast badminton and volleyball in playing area, equipment, scoring, and common faults, citing at least three accurate similarities/differences.
- Analyze strategies (serve/receive, attack/defense, positioning) in both games and justify which tactics transfer well with two concrete examples.
- Synthesize a practice plan blending skills from both sports (e.g., footwork + communication) and explain how it improves teamwork and fair play in a short paragraph.
- Comparison – analyzing similarities and differences between two or more things.
- Serve – the skill used to start play in both badminton and volleyball.
- Fault – a rule violation that ends the rally and gives the point to the opponent.
- Scoring System – the method by which points are awarded and games are won.
- Positioning – player or team placement during a rally for best defense or attack.
- Transferable Skill – a skill that can be used effectively in more than one game or context.
- Teamwork – cooperation among players to achieve a goal.
- Fair Play – respect for rules, opponents, and ethical conduct.
- In Day 2, what scoring does badminton use?
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Rally point scoring to 21, win by 2, maximum 30. - In Day 3, what is the minimum number of sets to win a volleyball match?
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Win 3 out of 5 sets. - Major serving difference between badminton and volleyball?
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Badminton serves are underhand below the waist and diagonal; volleyball serves may be underhand or overhand from behind the end line. - Why is communication crucial in volleyball and useful in badminton doubles?
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It prevents confusion, improves coverage, and builds trust—partners can call shots and move as one. - In both games, a landing on the line is…
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1) Why Compare Two Net/Wall Games?
Badminton (racket + shuttle) and volleyball (hands + ball) look different, yet both are net/wall games. Comparing them trains you to spot patterns, transfer strategies, and make smarter choices during play. You will discover how court space, equipment, rules, and teamwork shape the tactics used in each sport.
Guiding Question: What can you discover by looking at two similar-but-different sports side by side?
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You can identify common principles (serve, rally, boundaries, fairness) and key differences (team size, equipment, space) that change strategy.Mini-Summary: Comparison reveals both shared foundations and unique tactical demands.
2) Courts and Spaces: The Stage of Play
Badminton: 13.4 m × 6.1 m (doubles), 5.18 m width for singles; net 1.55 m at posts, 1.524 m center; smooth indoor surface; lines are in.
Volleyball: 18 m × 9 m; net 2.43 m (men) / 2.24 m (women); 3 m attack line divides front/back zones; typically indoor wood or sand (beach).
Checkpoint: Which game needs more player coordination due to space?
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Volleyball; the larger 18 × 9 m court requires six players to coordinate coverage.Mini-Summary: Bigger spaces demand more players and richer team systems.
3) Equipment and Sensitivity
Badminton: Lightweight racket (string tension affects control); shuttlecock is sensitive to air flow; non-marking shoes aid grip and safety.
Volleyball: Inflated ball (65–67 cm, 260–280 g); indoor shoes for grip; knee pads for digs/dives.
Guiding Question: Which sport is more equipment-sensitive?
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Badminton—string tension, shuttle type, and grip size change control and feel.Mini-Summary: Equipment fine-tuning influences badminton control; volleyball relies more on coordination than gear.
4) Serving: Starting Play
Badminton serve: Underhand below the waist, shaft pointing downward, shuttle must land diagonally. Placement and disguise matter more than power.
Volleyball serve: Underhand or overhand from behind the end line. Jump and float serves can aggressively pressure passers, and a net touch can still be in.
Checkpoint: Which serve can act as an instant attack?
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Volleyball—jump/float serves can directly force aces or poor passes.Mini-Summary: Badminton favors precision; volleyball can mix precision and power.
5) Scoring and Match Structure
- Badminton: Rally scoring to 21, win by 2, cap at 30, best of 3.
- Volleyball: Rally scoring to 25 (win by 2), best of 5 sets.
Checkpoint: Which sport tends to have longer total match time?
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Volleyball, because up to five sets to 25 extend total play time compared with badminton’s best-of-three to 21.Mini-Summary: Both use rally scoring; volleyball’s set length and number often extend matches.
6) Common Faults
Badminton faults: out of bounds, failing to clear net, illegal serve (above waist/shaft angle), double hit/carry.
Volleyball faults: ball out, double contact (except first team contact), four hits, foot fault on serve, net touch during play.
Guiding Question: Which game penalizes net contact more strictly during rallies?
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Volleyball—any net contact by a player in action is a fault.Mini-Summary: Precision is vital in both; volleyball’s net rule heightens body control.
7) Skills and Movements
Badminton: grips (forehand/backhand), strokes (serve, clear, drop, smash, drive), footwork (split, chassé, cross-steps, lunges). Reaction speed is critical.
Volleyball: serve, pass/dig, set, spike, block; approach steps and jump timing. Team timing and vertical power matter.
Checkpoint: Which sport generally demands faster reaction time, and why?
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Badminton, as shuttles can exceed 300 km/h and change direction quickly.Mini-Summary: Badminton is reaction-heavy; volleyball is coordination-heavy.
8) Strategy and Tactics
Badminton: Singles control with deep clears and tight drops; doubles uses front–back attack and side–side defense; target weaknesses (often backhand).
Volleyball: Serve at weak passers; complex set plays (quick/middle, back set, pipe) to beat blocks; arrange block/defense systems to funnel attacks.
Guiding Question: Which sport allows more pre-planned plays?
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Volleyball—coordinated set combinations create planned attacks.Mini-Summary: Volleyball thrives on collective patterns; badminton rewards individual anticipation.
9) Teamwork and Communication
Badminton doubles: call "mine/yours", coordinate front–back or side–side, encourage partner.
Volleyball: continuous cues ("mine," "free ball," "line"); pass–set–attack every rally; non-verbal signals.
Checkpoint: Which sport relies more heavily on constant communication?
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Volleyball—six players must coordinate multiple touches each rally.Mini-Summary: Both need talk, but volleyball demands team-wide communication.
10) Physical Demands
Badminton: anaerobic bursts, lunges, rapid direction changes; endurance for extended rallies.
Volleyball: repeated jumps (spike/block), explosive actions; stamina over long sets.
Guiding Question: Which sport emphasizes higher vertical jump?
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Volleyball, essential for spiking and blocking.Mini-Summary: Badminton: speed & agility; Volleyball: height & power.
11) Culture and Community
Badminton is hugely popular in Asia and parts of Europe; volleyball is global and highly visible in the Philippines due to accessibility (ball + improvised net). Both create community play—gyms/streets/beaches.
Checkpoint: Why is volleyball more visible in many barangays?
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It needs minimal gear—just a ball and a net—whereas badminton requires rackets and shuttles.Mini-Summary: Accessibility shapes local sports culture.
12) Transferable Skills
- Footwork: badminton split step/lunges → quicker volleyball defense.
- Serve focus: precision in badminton → better volleyball service concentration.
- Communication: volleyball teamwork → stronger badminton doubles coordination.
- Fair play: honesty and respect in both sports build trust.
Guiding Question: Name one transferable skill and why it helps.
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Anticipation—reading the next contact improves reactions in both games.Mini-Summary: Cross-sport skills make you a more adaptable athlete.
13) Reflection on Learning
Comparing these sports builds adaptability, critical thinking, and values like teamwork and fairness. The deeper lesson goes beyond technique—it's about making good decisions and respecting others.
Checkpoint: If you could keep only one lesson from both sports, what would it be?
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Teamwork and fairness—they matter in games, school, and life.14) Quick Recap Table
| Aspect | Badminton | Volleyball |
|---|---|---|
| Court size | 13.4 × 6.1 m (dbls) | 18 × 9 m |
| Net height | 1.55 m (posts) / 1.524 m (center) | 2.24–2.43 m |
| Equipment | Racket, shuttle | Ball |
| Players | 1–2 per side | 6 per side |
| Scoring | To 21, win by 2 (cap 30) | To 25, win by 2 (best of 5) |
| Serve style | Underhand, diagonal | Under/overhand, behind end line |
| Communication | Key in doubles | Constant, all players |
| Main demand | Agility, reflexes | Height, power, coordination |
- Serving Comparison – Compare legal serve requirements.
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Badminton: contact below waist, shaft down, diagonal court. Volleyball: serve from behind end line, under/overhand allowed, net touch may still be in. - Scoring Application – Badminton at 20–20 vs volleyball at 24–24.
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Badminton: win by 2, cap at 30 (29–29 next point wins). Volleyball: win by 2 with no cap. - Fault Scenario – Touching the net after hitting.
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Badminton: touching net with racket/body is a fault. Volleyball: any net contact while in action is a fault. - Movement Skills – How badminton footwork helps volleyball.
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Split step and lunges improve agility and first-step speed for digs. - Teamwork & Communication – Differences between badminton doubles and volleyball.
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Doubles uses concise calls and two-person coverage; volleyball needs constant six-person cueing for pass–set–attack.
- Court Size Check: Which is bigger—badminton doubles court or volleyball court?
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Volleyball (18 × 9 m) is larger than badminton doubles (13.4 × 6.1 m). - Net Height: Compare men’s volleyball net with badminton net height.
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Volleyball men: 2.43 m; Badminton: 1.55 m at posts / 1.524 m center. - Serve Rule: True/False – Badminton serve can be overhand.
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False—it must be underhand and below the waist. - Scoring Application: Volleyball match tied 2–2. What wins it?
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Win the 5th set to 15, by 2. - Lines: Shuttle/ball on the line is…
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In for both sports. - Communication: Which sport needs constant verbal cues and why?
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Volleyball—six players coordinate multiple contacts each rally. - Vertical Emphasis: Which sport emphasizes jump height more?
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Volleyball (spike/block). - Doubles Formation: Why use front–back in badminton?
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It supports attack pressure: rear smashes, front net kills. - Transferable Skill: Name one badminton skill that helps in volleyball.
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Quick footwork/anticipation for better digs and positioning. - Fair Play: Why is honesty vital for line calls in badminton?
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Casual play often lacks officials; fair calls maintain trust and enjoyment.
Multiple Choice (1–8)
- Standard badminton scoring:
- 15, server-only
- 21 rally points
- 25 rally points
- 30 rally points
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B) 21 rally points - Players on a volleyball team on court:
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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C) 6 - Diagonal serve required in:
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Both
- Neither
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B) Badminton - Minimum sets to win volleyball match:
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
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B) 3 - Sport that penalizes net contact most strictly during rallies:
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Both
- Neither
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B) Volleyball - Main equipment unique to badminton:
- Net
- Racket
- Ball
- Knee pads
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B) Racket - Volleyball skill most similar in purpose to a badminton clear:
- Spike
- Serve
- Set
- Dig
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D) Dig—both regain control and keep the rally alive. - Skill combo showing teamwork most:
- Badminton doubles drive rally
- Volleyball pass–set–attack
- Badminton singles clear–drop
- Volleyball serve receive only
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B) Volleyball pass–set–attack
Short Answer (9–12)
- Official women’s volleyball net height.
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2.24 m - Why badminton needs faster reactions than volleyball.
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Shuttles can exceed 300 km/h, leaving under a second to react. - One transferable skill from badminton to volleyball.
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Footwork agility for defensive coverage. - Which sport demands constant verbal communication and why?
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Volleyball—six players coordinate multiple touches.
Application (13–15)
- Design a 5-minute warm-up suitable for both.
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2 min jog + dynamic joints; 1 min lateral shuffles; 2 min split steps/jump squats. - Explain difference: volleyball spike vs badminton smash.
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Spike uses the hand over a high net to finish points; smash uses racket to drive shuttle downward at speed. - Side–side defense in badminton doubles is similar to what in volleyball?
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Volleyball’s spread defensive coverage against spikes (players share lanes horizontally).
- Venn Diagram: Compare rules, equipment, strategies.
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Badminton-only: racket/shuttle, diagonal serve. Volleyball-only: 6 players, pass–set–spike. Both: net/wall game, rally scoring, teamwork. - Serve Challenge: Target zones in both sports.
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Badminton: diagonal boxes; Volleyball: deep corners and seams; prioritize accuracy first. - Teamwork Reflection: Describe teamwork differences (doubles vs six-on-court).
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Doubles: two-person coverage; Volleyball: coordinated roles across six players. - Rules Poster: Three key rules for each sport.
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Badminton: underhand serve; 21 rally points; lines are in. Volleyball: 25 rally points; 3 touches; no net contact. - Life Application: Transfer volleyball-style communication to school/home.
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Clear calls prevent confusion, build trust, and ensure fair task-sharing.
Choose ONE:
- Short Writing: Which transferable skill do I value most and how will I use it in real life?
- Guiding Questions: (1) Most important similarity? (2) Biggest difference? (3) How does comparison improve me as a student and teammate?
- 3–2–1: 3 things I learned • 2 ways to apply outside sports • 1 goal for teamwork/fairness this week.
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