In this KS3 badminton lesson, students will focus on mastering fundamental techniques including grip, forehand and backhand strokes, and the underarm serve. The session includes a warm-up, skill drills, and practical gameplay to reinforce learning. Key activities involve practicing rally skills, serving into designated hoops, and engaging in reaction time drills to improve agility and reflexes. Students will be assessed on their ability to perform the correct grip and serve, with differentiation to support varying skill levels. Safety is ensured with clean courts and appropriate attire. The lesson concludes with a cool down and a plenary to review objectives and evaluate progress.

Learning aim(s)/objective(s)

1. All: Can demonstrate the correct grip for forehand / backhand.

2. Most: Can demonstrate underarm forehand serve.

3. Some: Students can disguise which serve they are using.