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Key Terms
Term Definition

Grip The way the racket is held, affecting control and shot accuracy.
Ready Position A balanced stance with knees bent, ready to move in any direction.

Overhead Clear A high shot aimed at sending the shuttlecock to the back of the opponent’s court.
Underarm Clear A defensive shot played underhand to send the shuttlecock high into the backcourt.

Drop Shot A delicate shot played close to the net to force the opponent forward.
Service The act of starting a rally by hitting the shuttlecock into the opponent’s court.
Rally A sequence of shots exchanged between players during gameplay.

Tactical Play Using strategies to outwit opponents during gameplay.
Court Markings Lines on the court indicating boundaries, service areas, and zones for play.

Head: Understanding Rules, Tactics, and Concepts
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Do you understand how the angle of Can identify how the angle changes the Can explain how the angle impacts shot Intuitively adjusts the racket angle to
the racket face affects the direction of shuttlecock's flight with support. direction and trajectory. control shot placement in gameplay.
the shuttlecock?
Can use basic strategies, such as aiming Can adjust shot selection based on the Can consistently implement advanced
Can you display basic tactical play?
for open spaces, with guidance. opponent's position during gameplay. tactics, like deception or varied pace.
Can identify the rules of service with Can perform correct service consistently Can apply service rules in competitive
Do you know the rules of service?
teacher prompts. following the rules. scenarios and explain them to others.
Do you understand how to score a Can count points for a basic rally with Can explain and apply scoring rules Can oversee scoring during competitive
simple game? guidance. during games confidently. games and correct errors in real-time.
Demonstrates advanced understanding,
Can you explain why the drop shot is Understands that it forces the opponent Explains how it creates opportunities by
effective? forward. drawing the opponent to the net. such as combining drop shots with
clears.
Explains the purpose of court lines,
Can you identify court markings and Can identify key court markings with including service and doubles Consistently applies understanding of
their purpose? support. court markings to tactical gameplay.
boundaries.