Medium Term Plan - Badminton - Year 8

The Year 8 badminton medium-term plan spans six lessons with the intent to enhance students' consistency in core badminton skills, targeting and game strategy. The scheme aims to improve their ability to land the shuttlecock in designated areas and outmaneuver opponents. Students will also gain confidence in their movement on the court, learn to score, and officiate games effectively. Knowledge gained will include shot selection, spatial awareness, complex strategies, and a thorough understanding of game rules. Skill development will focus on sending and receiving shots, mastering a variety of strokes such as the clear, drop shot, flick shot, smash, and serving techniques.

The sequence of learning is structured to bolster principles of attack and defense, with progressive gameplay for tactical planning and refinement. Students will be encouraged to make decisions, evaluate outcomes, and suggest improvements. This approach will not only develop their physical and mental capacity but also their ability to replicate skills with precision. Pupils will engage in problem-solving and decision-making exercises to outwit opponents, while personal development will be fostered through resilience building and understanding the importance of communication and sportsmanship. The plan also includes evaluation and improvement strategies, where students will observe and assess performances, providing feedback for enhancement. The overall impact of the plan is to develop mastery in badminton, tactical awareness, understanding of the game's rules, and effective decision-making skills, with references to potential careers in the sports industry.