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Unit 3: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Badminton – Class 7 Physical Education Chapter 3 Notes & NCERT PDF

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Unit 3: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Badminton

Introduction

Badminton is a fast sport played with a shuttlecock and a racket, as singles (one player each side) or doubles (two players each side). The objective is to hit the shuttlecock over the net so it lands in the opponent's court. It improves fitness, hand-eye coordination and reflexes, and it is an Olympic sport. This unit teaches 13 skills (FSA-1 to FSA-13), ending with a match.

Key Ideas

Grips and Stance

The grip is how you hold the racket; the stance is your starting position.

  • Forehand grip (FSA-1): a handshake grip on the lower part of the handle; index finger slightly higher; thumb resting gently on the lower left side touching the middle finger; racket perpendicular to the floor; hold loosely and squeeze lightly.
  • Backhand grip (FSA-2): place the base of your thumb against the back of the handle; fingers wrap comfortably; squeeze gently to switch grips.
  • Lead-up: tap the shuttle up five times and pass to your partner; the pair with the fewest drops wins.

    • Footwork (FSA-3)

  • Chassé steps: one foot follows the other without catching up; the back foot stays slightly behind at an angle. Use them to move sideways, diagonally forward and backward.
  • Drill: six buckets around the court, six shuttles at the centre – place each shuttle in a bucket using proper footwork, fastest time wins.

    • Serves

  • Backhand low serve (FSA-4): backhand grip; hold the shuttle at waist level with index finger and thumb; short backswing; push gently so it just passes over the net and lands at the front of the diagonally opposite service area.
  • Forehand high serve (FSA-7): forehand grip; non-racket foot forward; hold the shuttle by its feathers; hit below waist level to send it high and deep – pushing the opponent back.
  • Forehand low serve (FSA-8): stand sideways, weight on the rear leg; transfer weight forward and push through the shuttle for control; return to ready position.

    • Lifts

  • Backhand lift (FSA-5) and forehand lift (FSA-6): contact the shuttle below the net tape and lift it high towards the back of the opponent's court. This gives you more time to recover to the centre.
  • Drill: a feeder throws 20 shuttles; five points for landing in the target circle, one point anywhere in the court.

    • Drives

  • Forehand drive (FSA-9) and backhand drive (FSA-10): offensive flat shots played over the net to put pressure on the opponent by shortening their reaction time. After a forehand drive, weight shifts to the non-racket foot and the racket follows the shuttle's path.

    • Clear and Drop

  • Forehand clear (FSA-11): sends the shuttle to the rear of the opponent's court; can be defensive or offensive. Steps: stand sideways, weight on rear foot, raise non-racket hand, bend elbow and lock wrist, contact high and in front with a throwing action, follow through.
  • Forehand drop (FSA-12): same preparation, but hit gently so it lands close to the net – between the net and the short service line – to draw the opponent forward.

    • Badminton Match (FSA-13)

  • The first player to five points wins. Whoever wins a rally scores a point and serves next.

    • Activities & Drills

  • Five-tap partner rallies (forehand and backhand grips)
  • Six-bucket footwork drill
  • Serve into an arch/circle near the short service line (10 chances)
  • Lift and clear to target zones; drops to a point zone near the net
  • Task: join the dots to mark the court, find its singles and doubles dimensions, and research the basic rules

    • Safety First

  • Warm up the wrist, shoulder and legs; cool down with stretches.
  • Keep a safe distance from other players' swings.
  • Use relaxed grips to avoid wrist strain.

    • Key Terms

  • Shuttlecock (शटलकॉक / चिड़िया)
  • Racket (रैकेट)
  • Forehand / Backhand (अग्रहस्त / पृष्ठहस्त)
  • Grip (पकड़)
  • Stance (खड़े होने की मुद्रा)
  • Chassé step (सरकते कदम)
  • Serve (सर्विस)
  • Lift (ऊँचा शॉट)
  • Drive (सीधा तेज़ शॉट)
  • Clear (क्लियर – पीछे तक शॉट)
  • Drop (ड्रॉप – नेट के पास शॉट)
  • Short service line (छोटी सर्विस रेखा)
  • Rally (रैली)

    • Fun Facts

  • Badminton is played at the Olympics and is popular worldwide.
  • The same grips, footwork and serves are used in both singles and doubles, so practising them helps in every format of the game.

    • Common Mistakes

  • Holding the racket too tightly – the book says hold it loosely and squeeze lightly.
  • Hitting the forehand high serve above waist level.
  • Letting the back foot catch up during chassé steps.
  • Hitting a drop too hard, so it goes past the short service line.

    • Check Yourself

  • Which serve is held at waist level and just clears the net?
  • Why do players use a lift?
  • How many points win a match in FSA-13?

    • 💡 Key Learning Points

    • ✓The forehand grip is a relaxed handshake grip; the backhand grip places the base of the thumb against the back of the handle.
    • ✓Chassé footwork helps you reach the shuttlecock quickly while staying balanced.
    • ✓Low serves just clear the net; the forehand high serve sends the shuttle high and deep.
    • ✓Lifts and clears send the shuttle to the back of the court, drives are fast flat attacking shots, and drops land close to the net.
    • ✓In the class match, the first player to five points wins and the rally winner serves next.

    👨‍🏫 Teaching Tips

    • →Demonstrate the handshake grip and let students check each other's thumb and index-finger positions.
    • →Use plastic shuttlecocks and short five-tap rallies before any court play.
    • →Set up the six-bucket footwork drill and time each student.
    • →Mark an arch near the short service line with markers for low-serve accuracy practice.
    • →Draw target circles in the back court for lifts and clears and award 5 or 1 points.
    • →Explain rally scoring with a short five-point match and let students keep score.
    • →Give the court-marking and rules research task as homework.

    📋 Assessment Questions

    1. Can the student hold the racket correctly in forehand and backhand grips?
    2. Can the student perform a backhand low serve that clears the net and lands in the diagonal service court?
    3. Can the student explain the difference between a clear, a drive and a drop?
    4. Can the student use chassé steps to move around the court?
    5. Can the student keep score in a five-point match?

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    All chapters in Khel Yatra - Physical Education and Well-being Class 7

    1. 1. Unit 1: Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being
    2. 2. Unit 2: Physical and Motor Fitness
    3. 3. Unit 3: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Badminton
    4. 4. Unit 4: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Football
    5. 5. Unit 5: Fundamental Skills of Sports — Kabaddi
    6. 6. Unit 6: Yoga