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LESSON 4
Fundamental and basic skills

READY
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Upon accomplishing this module, students will be able to:
A. Learn the different skills to be used in playing the game;
B. Perform the basic and fundamental skills of the sport following the proper form
and techniques;

TARGET SKILLS
Skill demonstration and mastery

LEARNERS
2nd year students in the College of different programs

TIME FRAME
This module will be accomplished by the students in approximately in 4 hours within
two weeks duration to complete all the activities recommended. This is a distance
learning program, thus the time frame is flexible and largely self-directed.

REFERENCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cnbHARo8nI&t=15s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2piF9P-ULI&t=17s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UIhKZCPMYM&t=27s
Physical Education 3 handouts

START
ACTIVITY 1: Let’s Diagnose Your Knowledge
1. What are some of the basic skills that you know a badminton player must
possess and practice in order to become a more effective and efficient player?
Enumerate these skills accordingly and provide its definition.

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ACTIVITY 2: player know more…

Instruction: Badminton game has gone wild and popular around the world and has
been played for centuries in the Olympic Games. Which of the countries ranked the
top in all countries participating in the Olympic? Cite the specific name of the players
from rank 1 to 10 and try to discover which player recorded the fastest serve and
smash in a game.

NAME COUNTRY SERVE/SMASH

RECORD
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LEARN
ACTIVITY 3: SERVE, SMASH AND KILL
In this part, you will be learning on the main concept of the fundamental and basic
skills of badminton in which one student must learn in order to master the game of
badminton. Please try to read every detail of the fundamentals and basic. You may
also refer to the video link presented below the whole text. Just try to browse the
hyperlink provided for more information and additional knowledge.

FUNDAMENTALS

The Basics
Before a game begins, a coin is tossed to decide which player or players serve first
and which end they stand. Unless otherwise stated, players run the best of three
games. Players change ends of court at the beginning of the second game, and, if a
third game is played, at the beginning of this game too.

After the toss, the server stands on the right hand side of the court, hitting the bird
diagonally over the net into the left hand side of the opposition’s half. The server and

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the player receiving the serve must have some part of both feet on the ground within
the correct area to serve, or to receive the serve. A foot on the boundary line – the line
at the back of the court – is considered out of play.

The serving player loses the right to serve if a fault is made, and the opponent then
takes on this advantageous role. A player should not serve until their opponent is
ready. If the opponent attempts to return the shuttlecock, he or she cannot claim they
were not ready to receive the serve.

After the initial serve, if the shuttlecock is not returned, or if the opposition makes a
fault, the server scores a point. This is the only way points are scored. The sole aim of
the player receiving the serve is to prevent the server from scoring.

Doubles

In a doubles game, the receiver must alternate with each serve. If the other doubles
player touches the shuttlecock, the serving side is rewarded a point. If a fault is made
by the serving side, the right to serve is lost, because only one of the doubles pair
beginning the game can serve.

During the first innings (section of play, before the first point has been scored), serves
must be made by the same player. In following innings, the doubles pair serves
consecutively in each innings. The winning pair of players serves first in the next
game, but either of the losing pair can receive the serve.

In both singles and doubles games, the first serve of each innings is made from the
right hand side of the court. After a serve, the shuttlecock is in play until it touches the
ground, or a fault or a let occurs.

BADMINTON GRIP

Starting with a correct Badminton Grip is the foundation of Playing Badminton.

Holding the racket wrongly will decrease your stroke’s power accuracy. Your shots will
be limited and therefore you will not enjoy the game as much let alone improve.

You will need to learn how to change grip quickly during games. Below are the two
basic types of Badminton Grip.

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Mechanics:
 This grip is used to hit shots that are on the forehand side of your body and around
the head shots.
 Hold the racket head with your non-playing hand so that the handle points towards
you.
 Your racket face shall be perpendicular to the floor.
 Place your playing hand on the handles as if you are shaking hands with it.
 There shall be a V shape in between your thumb and your index finger.
 The racket handle shall rest loosely in your fingers for greater flexibility.
 Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control
and accuracy when serving and hitting from the forecourt and midcourt.

Mechanics:
 This grip is used to hit shots that are on the backhand side of your body.
 Hold the racket as you would on a forehand grip.
 Turn the racket anti-clockwise so that the V shape moves leftwards.
 Place your thumb against the back bevel of the handle for greater leverage and
power.
 The racket handle shall also rest loosely in your fingers.

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 Can try shortening your grip and place it nearer to the shaft to increase control
and accuracy when serving and hitting from the forecourt-and midcourt.

Possessing a correct Badminton Grip is like having a good head start in a race. Don’t
lose out and make every effort to improve your game.

Why are grips important?

If you don’t hold the racket correctly, you will never produce good badminton strokes.
Grips are the basis for all racket skills.
Using a good grip is the first step to mastering badminton. Here are some benefits of
using a good grip:
 More powerful smashes
 More accurate net shots and serves
 Stronger smash defense, and ready for both sides
 Deceptive strokes

Using incorrect badminton grips will cripple your skill development. Here are some
common problems caused by incorrect grips:
 Clears are too short; smashes are weak
 Limited choice for the direction of your strokes
 Difficulty coping when opponents hit towards your body
 Obvious strokes that your opponents can predict

BADMINTON FOOTWORK

Badminton footwork is the most fundamental skill that you need to possess in order to
become a successful Badminton player.

Your opponent will most certainly try to play every shot away from you and the only
way to reach the shuttle is to have a good footwork.

So how to define what good footwork is?

Good badminton footwork is simply having the ability to reach the shuttle early while
on balance. You can skip, shuffle, bounce, glide, chasse step or lunge on court.

So long as you reach the shuttle fast, depriving your opponents of time, you can use
all the above movement that suits best to you depending on the situation.

Although there are no fix movements on performing the badminton footwork, there
are some basic things to remember.

Bent your knees slightly with your feet shoulder width apart. Stay on the balls of your
feet and hold your racket up in front of your body. This is the ready position you shall
assume in the center of the mid-court area.

This center area which can be referred as your base is not fixed. It is an area where
you are in your position and can possibly reach all shots hit towards your court.
Position your base accordingly after considering yours and your opponent’s strength
and weaknesses.

Let say that you are strong and good at hitting shots from the back court. You may
consider positioning your base slightly nearer to the service fault line to gain an
advantage. If you are not certain where your strength lies yet, just make your base on
the center of the mid court area. You won’t go too wrong from there.

For all shots that are played in the frontcourt, take a small step first followed by a
bigger step, extending your racket leg to reach the shuttle. The bigger step performed
is known as lunge. The timing of the shot will be improved if the landing of your racket
leg is simultaneous with the shot.

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For all shots that are played in the midcourt, extend your racket leg to reach shuttle
that are hit towards your racket side of your body. Extend your racket leg or non-
racket leg to reach shuttle that are hit towards your non-racket side of your body.

For all shots that are played in the backcourt, rotate your hips and shoulder and move
back far enough so that your body is behind the falling shuttle. This will increase the
power and variety of your stroke. If you can’t get back fast enough, you will most likely
be forced to hit a weak clear.

Below is a diagram showing you the direction and area that you have to cover during

play.
Unless you are confident where your opponent will play the next shot, try to return to
your base every time after you make a shot. Always be ready to react quickly and be
alert.

Remember… Badminton Footwork is the most fundamental skill in Badminton. You

must master it to progress further…
SHOTS IN BADMINTON

Like tennis, there are several standard shots which, once perfected, allow you to
attack anything that comes at you with confidence. Being competent at the following
will mean you have plenty of options up your sleeve and will not find yourself
frustrated.

Serve

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This is the most important shot of your game. With a strong serve, you can win points
and keep control of the game. Vary between short and long serves to keep control of
the game. Vary between short and long serves to keep your opponent on his toes.
Keep the shuttlecock low and close to the net for a short service, forcing the
opposition to move close to the net for the return. A higher, faster serve should fall
further from the net on your opposition’s side, driving him back to make the return. A
combination of short and long serves will keep you opponent guessing. When serving,
the racquet should hit the shuttlecock below your waist.

TYPES OF SERVICE

Mastering various types of Badminton Serve is essential if you want to improve your
game. Serving is the starting of a point. Use it not merely as “just serve” but a
weapon during games.

Always remind yourself not too cheaply lose points because of bad service, especially
now with the new scoring system. Be familiar with the Badminton Service Rules as
well.

1. HIGH SERVE

Use this badminton serve during singles play to move your opponent as far back in
court as possible, thus opening up his court. Be more cautious if you use this serve
during doubles.

Opponents with strong attacking abilities will work this serve to your disadvantage.

Mechanics:

 Played with a forehand underarm action.

 Stand two to three feet behind the short service line.
 Relax your body and bent your knees slightly.
 Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.
 Bring your racket back to almost your shoulder level then swing it forward
following the rhythm of the stroke.
 Hold the shuttle by the feathers and let it drop slightly in front of you.
 Hit it with the flat face of your racket and follow through until your racket reaches
the non-racket side of your head.

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2. LOW SERVE

Use this badminton serve when you want your opponent to lift the shuttle. It is
commonly used during doubles, but you can use it during singles too if your
opponent’s attack is too strong. You can use either forehand or backhand to play this
serve.

FOREHAND

Mechanics:
*Stand two to three feet behind
the short
service line.
*Relax your body and bent your
knees
slightly.
*Lead with your non-racket
leg and place
your racket leg behind.
*Bring your racket back to your
waist level
then start your forward swing.

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*Hold the shuttle by the feathers and bring it

closer to meet the racket instead of
dropping it in front.
*Contact the shuttle at a higher point but still
below your waist line.
*Push the shuttle with the racket face and try
to make the shuttle skim the tape of the
net.

If you normally use high serve during singles, mix the low serve in occasionally. You
might be able to catch your opponent off-guard if you can execute it well.

BACKHAND

Mechanics:
*Stand in a comfortable and
balanced
position with your racket hand
in front.
*Lead with your racket leg
and place your
non-racket leg behind with
your feet
pointing towards your
opponent.
*Carry out a short back swing
then bring the
racket forward.
*Hold the shuttle on the tip of
the feathers
in front of your waist level.
*Push the shuttle with the racket
face and
try to make the shuttle skim
the tape of
the net.
*You can try to shorten the grip for a better
control of the racket.
*Beware of breaking the Service Rules.

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3. Flick Serve

Use this badminton serve when you are under pressure from a rushing opponent. It is
a rather useful tool during doubles. However, you might be left exposed if your
opponent anticipated it. So, use it sparingly and keep your opponent guessing.

You can use either your forehand or backhand to perform this serve. Give the
impression that you are going to push the shuttle as in the low serve, but instead use
your wrist to flick the shuttle over. Wrist action is the key to executing this serve well.

4. Drive Serve

Use this badminton serve to add some variation to your serving game. This is
considered an attacking serve and can be used in singles and doubles. The shuttle will
travel at a flatter angle pass the net with pace.

It may win you points outright or force a poor service return if your opponent is
unprepared. However, make sure you contact the shuttle below your waist and not
make a service fault.

 Played with forehand underarm action.

 Stand in a comfortable and balanced position, a bit further from the service line.
 Lead with your non-racket leg and place your racket leg behind.

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 Place your racket a bit below the waist level and bring it back parallel to it.
 Swing the racket forward following through. Hold the shuttle by the feathers and
let it drop slightly sideways to your body.
 Hit the shuttle and let it pass the net at a flatter angle.

All these Badminton Serve have its own purpose in different situations against
different type of opponents. Try to master it and use it accordingly. Remember that
Practice Makes Perfect.

DROP SHOTS

A good drop shot will go just over the net, landing close to the net. If the shot is played
fast enough, it will supposedly not allow the opponent to hit it back. They also should
be able to, if the opponent hits it, give you the mid and back-court space to exploit.

Drop shots can be fast or slow, the former travelling faster and further, the slow drop
travelling a short distance at slow speed.

This shot should not be overused, because, like any shot in badminton, it is most
effective when it surprises the opposition. The idea is to drop the shuttlecock softly
very close to the net on your opponent’s side of the court, making him run and stretch
to make the return. If he does manage to return your shot, you will still have the upper
hand in the rally.

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The key to this shot is to make sure you keep it low, so that the opponent is not able
to smash the shuttlecock back at you. Hit the shot when you are at the back of the
court. Keep it low, so that the shuttlecock drops just over the net on your opponent’s
side of court. This will draw him into the net and should set up a possible smash or
drive for your next shot.

This shot can be almost unreturned when executed accurately and with sufficient
force. It requires practice, as you risk focusing too much on the power of the shot
rather than placing the shuttlecock exactly where you want it. It is very easy to be too
enthusiastic and smash the shuttlecock out of play.

The smash is used to end the point, and to assert your control over the game. Hit the
shuttlecock hard and fast, when it is approaching you high in the air. If you are very
confident in this shot, smash it right at your opponent, although there is the risk that
he reads your play and reacts accordingly. Otherwise, try to aim at the side of the
court, away from the opposition. Again, this requires accuracy to make sure the
shuttlecock remains in play.

DRIVE

The drive is hit from a point between shoulder height and waist height to near the
opponent’s back line, the special characteristics of the shot being that the shuttlecock
travels fast and close to the net.
The drive requires similar accuracy and power to the smash, but is aimed closer to the
net rather than down to court. It is usually hit directly at your opponent, and when the
shuttlecock is out in front of your body. Strike with power, and keep your racquet up to
make sure the shot is as precise as possible. It should go horizontally over the net. The
strength of the shot and position of the shuttlecock should make it difficult to return.

Clear

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This is a very useful shot to regain positional control. Keep your elbow high and hit the
shuttlecock when it is still rising towards you in the air, and strike it hard towards the
back of your opposition’s court space. This takes some practice, to ensure you do not
overshoot and hit the shuttlecock out, clearing the back line.

The clear should give you a chance to return to your best central court position, as
your opponent has to scramble back to make the return, which is likely to be weak. Try
varying between high clears and attacking clears. You can use the high clear
defensively, hitting it deep into your opponent’s court space, while an attacking clear
is typically lower and flatter.

TYPES OF CLEAR

Badminton Clears are the most common and important of all badminton strokes that
can be played overhead or underarm. These shots can be played both on the forehand
and backhand sides.

Use the clear to move your opponent to the backcourt. It will create space in the
frontcourt for you to exploit.
It will also give you more time to go back to your base. The optimum hitting zone is
located somewhere above the central area of your racket.

You can play two types of Badminton Clears, Attacking Clear and Defensive
Clear.

Attacking Clear has a trajectory that runs almost parallel to the ground. The shuttle
travels flat and fast towards your opponents back court. These badminton shots allow
less time to your opponent to get behind the shuttle, potentially causing weak returns.
The shuttle is hit square with your racket face.

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Defensive Clear has a high and deep trajectory. These badminton shots give you more
time to return to your base and prepare for the next shot. The shuttle is hit with your
racket face leaning slightly backwards.

Forehand Overhead Clear

The forehand overhead badminton clear is similar to the action of throwing a ball. If
you can throw a ball well, you shouldn’t have problem playing this stroke. You can
always practice throwing with a shuttle first before stepping on to the court.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand overhead clear:

 Stand squarely to the net.
 Bend your upper body sideways to your non-racket side as your arms come
through.
 Shift your weight on to your rear foot.
 Bend your elbow and lock your wrist preparing to swing forward.
 Raise your non-racket hand and point at the shuttle to improve timing and
balance.
 Contact the shuttle as high as possible and in front of your body using a strong
throwing action as if you are going to throw your racket high and forward through
the air.
 Straighten your elbow as you hit the shuttle.
 Let your wrist unlock with a whip action as you hit the shuttle.
 Follow through with your racket and shift your weight from your rear foot to your
front foot.
 Move back to your base position.

Around the Head Clear

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This is actually a forehand overhead badminton clear played at the non-racket side of
your body. Try to use it whenever play permits as a forehand stroke is always better
and more accurate than a backhand.

The techniques for hitting these badminton clears are about the same as the forehand
overhead clears with only some minor adjustments.

Here are some pointers for playing a forehand around the head clear.
 Stand squarely to the net.
 Bend your upper body sideways to your non-racket side as your arms come
through.
 Shift your weight to your non-racket leg.
 Bend your elbow and bring the racket behind your head.
 As you swing forward, your forearm will brush the top of your head before
straightening.
 Transfer your body weight rapidly as your non-racket leg pushes your body back to
your base position.

An important thing to note here is that whether you are playing a badminton clear, a
drop shot or a smash, your wrist plays a key part in creating deception.

The basic preparations for these badminton shots are the same, only the angle of the
racket face, the speed of the racket head and the point of impact is different. Keep
your opponent guessing.

Underhand Clear

The underhand clear is usually played from the front court area to your opponent’s
back court. Whether to play it high and deep or a flatter, cross court clear will depend
on the situation at that time and your opponent’s positioning on court.

In any case, try to reach the shuttle as early as possible so that you can have various
shot options. Your wrist action is the crucial element in creating a deception for your
shots.

Here are some pointers for the underhand clear:

 Adopt the forehand grip for a forehand underhand clear or the backhand grip for a
backhand underhand clear.
 Extend and put your racket up when you go for the shot.
 The point of impact shall be well out in front of you and as high as possible with
your racket leg leading in a lunge position.
 Swing your racket upwards as the shuttle drops in the hitting area.
 Unlock your wrist as you contact the shuttle producing a whip action.
 Follow through with your racket in the direction of the shuttle’s trajectory.
 Push with both legs and move back to your base position.

NET PLAY is an important area that requires more finesse than power. A flick of a
wrist could send your opponent scrambling back.

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A sudden change in angle of the racket face could send your opponent falling
desperately to the ground.

For me, winning a point from these types of badminton shots are more satisfying than
a point won from smashing. The feeling of being able to play delicate shots and
deceive your opponent is really pleasing. It is like winning a battle effortlessly.

3 Types of Net Play

1. Net shot
These shots are played from around the net area back to your opponent’s net area. It
can be played both on the forehand and backhand sides. The objective is to force your
opponent to hit a weak lift or hit shots that could not clear the net. These shots can be
played straight or cross court.

Execute the net shot well and you will have a tumbling shuttle falling into your
opponent’s court. It is a difficult shot to return by any standards.

Mechanics:
 Adopt the forehand grip for forehand shots or the backhand grip for backhand
shots.
 Must keep the racket up in front of your body.
 Lunge forward aggressively with your racket leg.
 Extend the racket arm and keep the racket high to ensure the shuttle is hit as early
as possible.
 The racket face shall be parallel to the floor and let the shuttle bounce off the
racket face.
 Your lunge movement and the parallel racket face will cause the shuttle to tumble
over the net.
 You can try to move the racket head slightly outwards to increase the tumbling
effect.
 Push back to your base position using both legs while ensuring your racket is still
up in front of your body.

There are times when you could only reach the shuttle when it has fallen close to the
ground and near the net. A successful net shot from this difficult situation is called a
Hairpin Net Shot. It is so named because the flight path of the shuttle resembles an
inverted hairpin.

The techniques for hitting the hairpin net shot are about the same a s a normal net
shot. But because it is hit near the ground, you need to slice or lift your racket a bit.
Although it is a rather difficult shot to play, you will learn it with practice.

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2. Net Kill

Net kill is a shot played when your opponent has played a loose shot over the net,
providing an opening to strike the shuttle down from the net area.

The basic preparation and movement for the net kill is the same as the net shot. The
only difference is that you need to hold the racket head high enough to take the
shuttle above the net level. The key is to be quick to the net.

As this shot is played with a tap action near the net, there is a risk of you hitting the
net. So make sure when you play this shot, use your wrist with little or no racket arm
movement. Once you make contact with the shuttle, let your racket rebound back to
ensure no follow through.

3. Net Lift
Net Lift is actually an underarm clear played from around the net area. Use this shot
when you want to move your opponent to the back court or create more time for
yourself. It can be played straight down the line or cross court. Hitting it higher or
flatter will depend on your opponent’s positioning.

A good way to deceive your opponent is to move forward and play a shot like the net
shot. Just before striking the shuttle, unlock your wrist and send the shuttle to your
opponent’s back court. Your opponent will have a hard time if you can disguise it well.

Here are some pointers for the Net Lift/Underarm Clear

 Adopt the forehand grip for forehand net lift or the backhand grip for backhand net
lift.
 Extend and put your racket up when you go for the shot.
 The point of impact shall be well out in front of you and as high as possible with
your racket leg leading in lunge position.
 Swing your racket upwards as the shuttle drops in the hitting area.
 Unlock your wrist as you contact the shuttle, producing a whip action.
 Follow through with your racket in the direction of the shuttle’s trajectory.
 Push with both legs and move back to your base position.

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FAULTS
If a fault is made by the serving side, the side loses the right to serve. If it is made by
the opposition, the serving side scores a point.

The following is a list of the main faults. If you are aware of them from the day you
start to learn the sport, your game should develop at a faster pace:

 The server’s racket must make contact with the base of the shuttlecock before it
touches any other part – if not, a fault has been committed.
 It is also a fault if the shuttlecock is higher than the server’s waist when it is being
struck and if the head of the server’s racquet is higher than the hand holding the
grip – the head must be pointing downwards for serving.
 A fault is made by the server if the shuttlecock is not hit over the net, if it does not
fall in the opposite section of the court, or if it falls outside the boundary lines or
short of the service line.
 The serving player must stand in the correct right hand side of the court, and the
opposition player who is receiving the serve must stand in the diagonally opposite
side of the court until the shuttlecock is struck. If the serving player misses the
shuttlecock while trying to serve, a fault has been made.
 A let is given if both the server and the receiving player make a fault at the same
time – for instance, if the opposition moves before the service and the server has a
foot outside the service area. A let is also given if the shuttlecock is caught in the
net. When a let is given, the play since the last serve does not count and the point
is replayed.
 The shuttlecock must not be caught, held on a racket and slung by any player, or
be hit twice in succession by one player (or by one player and then his doubles
partner).
 It is a fault if, once the service has started, either side makes misleading moves or
starts to try to distract or mislead the opponent to get an unfair advantage. A
player must not obstruct an opponent.
 The shuttlecock must not touch any player, or player’s clothes. It must not touch
the floor, roof or wall or pass under or through the net, or fall outside the boundary
lines. Any of these instances constitutes a fault.

1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cnbHARo8nI&t=15s
My Notes:
(BADMINTON GRIP)

2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2piF9P-ULI&t=17s

(BADMINTON FOOTWORK)

3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UIhKZCPMYM&t=27s

(SHOTS IN BADMINTON)

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EXAMIN
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ACTIVITY 4: LET’S PRACTICE FOR THE FUTURE

INSTRUCTION: Perform some of the fundamental and basic skills of badminton at

home while following a procedure on the YouTube. Then write something on the SPACE
regarding your experience while performing the task.

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EVALUATE
ACTIVITY 6: BY THE VIDEO PRACTICUM

Perform the skills discussed in the previous pages of the module and video
record your performance of a maximum of 2 minutes per skill. Submit your
presentations on the group chat or through messenger. Your video
presentation will be graded on the following criterion:
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a. Mastery - 40%
b. Appropriateness - 20%
c. Over-all performance - 40%
100%

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