The first blog entry here is intended to help students succeed in the badminton unit. I will update my blog throughout the unit with information and helpful teaching points that can assist students become proficient in various skills such as serving, developing a understanding of the rules and, as always, the importance of demonstrating good sportsmanship.
BADMINTON RULES
If you click on the rules link here you will discover a very easy to follow breakdown of standard badminton rules. At the end of this unit you will be given a quiz that will test your knowledge of various rules pertaining to area such as serving, boundary lines, and the difference between singles and doubles. Below you will see the official dimensions of a badminton court:
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
* The Serve
Essentially the most important skill that will be emphasized throughout the unit will be the serve. There are various types of serves and the video below demonstrates the most effective badminton serve, in my opinion, and also provides tips for body position and movement.
