Badminton
Year 1

           Scoring

• A standard badminton game is played to 21 points (or 15 points in doubles) in a best-of-three format, meaning the first player or team to win two games wins the match.
• Points are scored on every rally, and a player/team must win a rally to serve or receive serve.

           Service Rules:

• The serve must be made from below the server's waist and diagonally across the net to the opponent's service court.
• The server must stand inside the service court (a 2.5-foot-wide box), and both feet must remain in contact with the ground.
• In doubles, the server's partner must stand diagonally opposite in their service court.
• The server continues to serve until they make a fault (e.g., the shuttlecock lands outside the service court, or it hits the net).

           Rally Rules:

• Players take turns hitting the shuttlecock over the net.
• The shuttlecock can only be hit once before crossing the net, except in doubles where each side can hit it once.
• The shuttlecock is considered "in" if it lands on the lines of the court; otherwise, it's considered "out".
• Players must not touch the net with their bodies or racquets during play. If the net is touched, it's a fault, and the opponent wins the rally.
• Players must not obstruct their opponents' movements or vision.
• A rally ends when the shuttlecock touches the ground or floor, is hit out of bounds, or a fault is committed.

           Faults: Common faults in badminton include:

• Serving or receiving from the wrong service court.
• Not hitting the shuttlecock over the net.
• Stepping on the boundary lines while serving or receiving.
• Double hits (hitting the shuttlecock twice in succession).
• Touching the net or its supports with any part of the body.
• Obstruction, interfering with an opponent's shot.
• Deliberately distracting or unsportsmanlike behaviour.

           Changing Ends:

• Players or teams change ends after every game, and when the leading score reaches 11 points (or 8 points in doubles) in the deciding game.

           Let:

• If there is a dispute or an interruption during a rally, the point is replayed, and it's called a "let".

In Key Stage One Badminton, children should improve their ability to move fluently changing speed and direction.  They should continue to develop key fundamental movement skills, both with and without a ball/shuttle, improving their ability to move in a safe, controlled way. Our Year 1 Badminton lesson plans help children develop basic shuttle and racket control, experiment with different types of sending and receiving, and show some success when aiming at a target.

Badminton lessons play an important role in primary school PE.  They provide opportunities for children to master basic movements and develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching, and developing balance, agility and coordination.  Badminton lessons also give children a chance to participate in team games, using simple tactics and forming simple plans to achieve success. Primary School Badminton is also great for hand eye coordination development and giving children an opportunity to successfully hold a racket and control shuttle movements.

All PE Planning lesson plans are created by PE Specialists and include all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work.  Each lesson plan includes full guidance, including illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan. Our Year 1 Badminton lessons follow the National Curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging and rewarding Badminton lessons to your Year 1 pupils.  Best of all, our Badminton lesson plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!