Badminton

Level 1 : I can
• Hold a short handled racket and sometimes get the shuttle over the net
• Set up a badminton court
• Can score a simple ½ game

Level 2 : I can
• Use a short racket and sometimes hit forehand and backhand shots
• Play a 3 or 4 shot rally with a partner
• Complete a basic serve
• Complete forehand ‘up bounces’

Level 3 : I can
• Hold a racket correctly
• Play an overhead hit which crosses the service line
• Complete an underarm serve
• Play a rally with a partner, including different shots
• Score a game, understanding I may only gain a point when serving
• Complete forehand and backhand ‘up bounces’

Level 4 : I can
• Play overhead shots which travel over the mid-court area
• Hold a consistent rally with a partner, which includes underarm and overhead
shots
• Complete 2 different types of serve
• Move around the court to return and play shots
• Score correctly for ½ court singles
• Complete forehand / backhand switching ‘up bounces’

Level 5 : I can
• Consistently play a rally, using overhead, drop and combination shots
• Play overhead shots which travel to the back of the court
• Serve correctly, using the correct court markings for singles
• Score correctly for singles
• Move around the court (forward, backwards & sideways), to execute a variety of
shots

Level 6 : I can
• Take control when playing a game, moving my partner around the court by
selecting the best shot for the situation
• Play either front of back and understand the reasons for this tactic
• Execute a smash, although it may be a little flat
• Play a drop shot, which is close to the net
• Serve to both the front and the back of the court successfully
• Score doubles, understanding the movement around court
Level 7 : I can
• Play a variety of shots, using distance and power when needed
• Play some shots with a backhand action
• Play with a correct forehand grip
• Play an overhead clear with power and direction
• Play a smash, which has power and travels in a downward direction
• Move comfortably around the court to execute shots
• Use the tactics of front/back or sides

Level 8 : I can
• Play overhead clears, drop shots, drives and serves, with power, direction and
consistency
• Win rallies by using the appropriate shot for the situation
• Score both singles and doubles, understanding the movement around court
• Move around the court to play shots with ease

Level 9: I can
• Consistently hit the shuttle using a variety of shots (Clears, smashes, drops,
drives and serves) with correct flight
• Vary the length and angle of shots depending upon the situation
• Execute the rules of the game correctly
• Cope comfortably with the physical demands of the game

Level 10: I can

• Demonstrate excellent footwork for both attacking and defensive shots
• Show an outstanding level of skill and tactical awareness making very few
unforced errors
• Understand when and why to play in different formations in doubles
• Exert significant influence on the game
• Interact well with my partner, ensuring the whole of the court is covered at all
times
• React quickly to a situation selecting the correct stroke to my opponents
stroke/position