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Key Terms
Term Definition

Grip The way a player holds the racket to maintain control and accuracy during gameplay.
Ready Position The stance a player adopts to prepare for the next shot, with knees bent and racket at the ready.

Overhead Clear A high, defensive shot played to push the opponent to the back of the court.
Underhand Clear A low, lifting shot played underarm to push the shuttle to the back of the opponent’s court.
Smash A powerful, attacking shot played downwards into the opponent’s court to win a point.

Drop Shot A delicate shot played close to the net to bring the opponent forward.
Flick Shot A deceptive, quick shot designed to push the shuttle to the back of the court unexpectedly.

Singles A game with one player on each side of the court.
Doubles A game with two players on each side of the court.
Trajectory The path the shuttle takes during a shot.

Assessment Category: Head (Understanding and Tactical Awareness)
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth

Why is the correct grip important in Identifies that grip helps control. Explains how grip improves control and Justifies how grip variations affect
badminton? accuracy. gameplay effectiveness.

When should you use an overhead Identifies it is used to push the Explains its use to regain control of the Analyses its effectiveness in specific
clear? opponent back. rally. game scenarios.

How does the racket face angle affect Understands that it changes the Explains how the angle affects Demonstrates control over trajectory
shuttle direction? shuttle's path. trajectory and shot precision. with intentional racket angle use.

States it is used to bring the opponent Explains its tactical use in disrupting an Describes its use within complex rally
When should a drop shot be used?
forward. opponent’s position. strategies.
What is the difference between singles Recognises basic court and scoring Explains key rule differences and Applies singles and doubles rules
and doubles rules? differences. positioning strategies. effectively during gameplay.
Why is it important to return to the States it helps cover more court space. Explains how it prepares a player for the Analyses its role in maintaining tactical
middle of the court? next shot. court control.