Unit Overview Pacing Guide Court Kings
10-Day Badminton Unit Plan
7th GRADE PE
EST. 2026
Unit Philosophy
The "Court Kings" unit emphasizes tactical awareness alongside technical skill. Students will transition from basic mechanics to strategic shuttlecock placement, focusing on the four corners of the court.
Key Objectives
01 Master the Continental Grip and varied serving techniques.
02 Execute clear, drop, and smash shots with proper footwork.
03 Understand and apply singles and doubles court positioning.
04 Demonstrate consistent sportsmanship and fair play officiating.
Equipment Locker
30+ Racquets
100+ Shuttlecocks
6-8 Net Systems
Floor Marking Tape
Scorecards
Unit Assessment
Skill Rubric (30%), Tactical Quiz (20%), Tournament Participation (50%)
10-Day Pacing Guide
Day Topic Primary Focus Drill Highlight 01 Gripping Success Grip & Ready Stance "Shuttle Juggling" Challenge 02 Serving Aces Long/Short Serves Target Zone Scoring 03 Sky High Clears Underhand/Overhead Clears Deep Court Rallying 04 Front Court Finesse Drops & Net Kills The "Touch" Drill 05 Smash Attack Power Overhead Shots Balloon vs. Smash Demo 06 Singles Showdown 1v1 Court Coverage King of the Court 07 Dynamic Duos Doubles Rotation "Up & Back" Shadowing 08 Rally Masters Tactical Sequences Fixed Shot Rallies 09 Tourney Kickoff Pool Play Games Round Robin Format 10 Final Smash Bracket Finals Championship & Reflection
Coach's Rule #1
"Racquet head always stays UP."
Coach's Rule #2
"Respect the net, respect the call."
Grip Master Skill Card Cadet Name
Section
Grip Master
Lesson 01: The Foundation
The Continental Grip
Also known as the "Handshake Grip," this is the most versatile way to hold your racquet. It allows you to hit both forehand and backhand shots without shifting your hand.
Checkpoints:
1
Shake Hands: Place your palm against the strings and slide it down to the handle.
2
The 'V' Shape: The space between thumb and index finger should form a 'V' on the top-left ridge.
3
Trigger Finger: Your index finger should be slightly separated from the others.
The Ready Stance
Athletic Position
Feet shoulder-width, knees bent, weight forward, and racquet held high in front.
Feet
Split & Ready
Eyes
On the Shuttle
Skill Challenge: Shuttle Control
Level 01
The Frying Pan
Keep the shuttle in the air using only controlled forehand pops.
Goal: 10 in a row
Level 02
Flip-Flop
Alternate between forehand and backhand hits. Don't drop it!
Goal: 6 in a row
Level 03
High-Low
Hit one high (above head) then one low (waist). Repeat.
Goal: 4 cycles
Coach's Reflection: Which part of the grip felt most natural today? Why?
Serving Aces Slides Serving Aces
Badminton Unit | Lesson 02
Precision
Consistency
The Legal Serve
Must Knows
Underhand Only
The shuttle must be hit below the waist. No tennis-style serves!
Diagonal Path
The serve must travel cross-court to the opponent's service box.
Fault Check
Hitting the shuttle above your waist.
Stepping on or over lines during the serve.
Faking or double-motioning the serve.
Choose Your Weapon
High Long Serve
Pushes the opponent to the back of the court. Great for singles play!
Key Technique:
"Big swing, high arc, flick the wrist."
Low Short Serve
Drops just over the net. Forces the opponent to lift. Great for doubles!
Key Technique:
"Short push, keep it skimming the net."
Pro Tips: Serving Mastery
Watch & Learn
Embedded media
Observe the wrist snap and shuttle release point
Bulls-Eye Challenge
We are heading to the courts. Your goal: Complete 10 successful serves to each target zone.
Short Target
Target: Front Service Line
Long Target
Target: Back Boundary Line
Grab your racquet. Let's Serve!
Sky High Clears Lesson Guide Teacher Resource
Sky High Clears
Lesson 03 Guide | 50 Minutes
Unit: Court Kings
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate high, deep shots (clears) to the back boundary line from both underhand and overhead positions. Focus: power transfer and tactical resetting .
Instructional Sequence
00–10m
Dynamic Warm-up
Shadow clear motions. Weight transfer from back foot to front foot.
10–20m
Overhead Clears
"Bow and Arrow" stance. Full arm extension. Drill: Toss and Clear.
20–35m
Clear Out Rally
Only clears allowed. Points for landing in back 3-foot zone.
35–50m
Gameplay: 21 Deep
Half-court singles. Any shot in front half is a fault.
Coaching Cues
"High & Deep": Move opponent away from net.
"Ear-to-Air": Start racquet behind the head.
"Finish High": Follow through to target.
Differentiation
Support: Use slower shuttles or reduce court depth requirement.
Challenge: Add directional clears to specific corners.
Safety Reminders
Maintain "Bubble of Safety" between partners.
Don't enter other courts for shuttles during rallies.
Success Criteria
Identifies when to use a clear and lands 3/5 clears in back court.
Net Play Checklist Net Play Master
Lesson 04: Drop Shots & Finesse
Name
Period
What is a Drop Shot?
A finesse shot from the back court that lands softly over the net. Tricks opponents who expect a deep clear or smash.
Golden Rule:
"Fake the smash, then take the speed off."
Target Zone
Goal: Land shuttle before the short service line.
Technique Checklist
Overhead starting position
Gentle slicing/pushing motion
Short, controlled follow-through
Contact high and in front
Practice Log
Work with a partner. Switch after 5 attempts.
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Smash Power Lesson Guide Smash Power
Lesson 05: The Offensive Finish
Teacher Guide
POWER UNIT
Core Objective
Execute overhead smash with correct contact and downward angle. Identify opportunities for an offensive finish.
Tools Needed
• Standard Racquets
• Nylon Shuttles
• Floor Hoops (Targets)
Success Check
"Can the student hit with clear downward trajectory 3/5 times?"
1
The "Big Bang" Demo
Demo difference between Clear and Smash. Contact at the highest possible point, slightly in front of the body.
2
Progression Drills
Drill A: Toss & Kill
Partner tosses high/mid-court. Player smashes into mid-court hoops.
Drill B: Defense Reset
Partner smashes; player blocks over. If successful, partner clears to reset.
3
Management Strategy
The Smash Alley: Designated lanes for power shots. Rotate every 5 smashes.
No smashing if a partner is retrieving on court. Maintain racquet control.
Court Kings PE Lesson 05 Guide
Singles Strategy Map Singles Showdown
Lesson 06: Court Geometry & Strategy
Phase
Tactical
The "Home Base"
Return to "Home Base" (center court) after every shot to reach any corner efficiently.
Rules of Thumb:
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2
3
4
Note: Singles court is LONG & SKINNY
Tactical Analysis
Opponent hits a short drop shot to your front right corner. You are at Home Base.
Your next move?
Deep to back left corner
Softly over the net
Explain your choice:
Doubles Rotation Guide Dynamic Duos
Doubles Rotation Guide
Team Drill
Defense: Side-by-Side
Used when lifting high. Split the court. Covers smashes efficiently.
P1
P2
"Stay wide to block"
Offense: Front-Back
Used when attacking . One at net; one at back court.
P1
P2
"Net & Back coverage"
Team Talk Cards
Situation 01
Shuttle flies between both of you.
"MINE!" / "YOURS!"
Situation 02
Shuttle is clearly landing out.
Situation 03
You hit a high clear (Defense!)
Strategy Cheat Sheet Tactical Arsenal
Strategy Cheat Sheet
The Clear
Buy Time
WHEN: Under pressure.
WHERE: High and deep.
The Drop
Trick Opponent
WHEN: Opponent is deep.
WHERE: Softly over net.
The Smash
Finish Rally
WHEN: High/Mid-court.
WHERE: Steep downward.
The Drive
Apply Pressure
WHEN: At chest height.
WHERE: Flat & Fast.
Defensive Mastery
Ready Pose
Racquet out, knees bent, eyes scanning hitter face.
Recovery
Immediately move back to Home Base after shots.
Net Defense
Keep racquet HEAD UP. Be ready to kill high returns.
Bracket Master Sheet Tourney Master
Match Log & Official Rules
Court ID
Official Rules
Rally Scoring: Point scored on every rally.Winning Set: Play to 11. Must win by 2!Service Side: EVEN = Right. ODD = Left.
"I will call the lines fairly and show respect to my opponent."
Sign:
Daily Log
Court Rotation
Winner
Moves UP (towards Court 1).
Loser
Moves DOWN one court.
Referee
Officiates the next match.
Unit Reflection Exit Ticket Unit Reflection
Lesson 10: Final Standings & Growth
Student Name
Tourney Rank
Skill Proficiency
Service
Novice
Expert
Pro
Clear
Novice
Expert
Pro
Smash
Novice
Expert
Pro
Tactical Mindset
What tactical change made you more successful?
Sportsmanship
Who showed great sportsmanship? Why?
Game • Set • Match
Thank you for a great season
