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Subject: Physical Education
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: ________________________
Subject: Physical Education
Grade Level: Grade 9
Date: __________________________
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Court Dimensions and Rules of Badminton
Sub-topic:
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify the dimensions of singles and doubles badminton courts and net height.
- Explain the basic rules of badminton including scoring, legal serves, faults, and lets.
- Differentiate between singles and doubles rules in badminton.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Basic understanding of badminton and its purpose.
• Familiarity with shuttlecock and racquet handling.
Instructional Materials
• Textbook: Physical Education textbooks for Grade 9
• Teaching aids:
• Students' notebooks and writing materials
• Measuring tape or court diagram
• Visual aids showing court layout
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
• Who has played singles or doubles badminton before? What did you notice about the court?
• Can you guess the height of the badminton net?
The teacher will record responses on the board.
Teacher’s Role: Guide brainstorming and correct misconceptions about court layout.
Learner’s Role:
• Share prior experiences with badminton courts.
• Respond verbally and participate in discussion.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role:
• Begin by presenting the dimensions of the badminton court clearly, using diagrams or floor markers for visual reinforcement:
- Singles court: 13.4 meters in length × 5.18 meters in width
- Doubles court: 13.4 meters in length × 6.1 meters in width
- Net height: 1.55 meters at the edges and 1.524 meters at the center
• Explain the service courts and positioning for both singles and doubles, highlighting where the server and receiver must stand depending on score and service rotation.
• Teach basic rules of badminton:
- Scoring system: 21-point rally scoring, best of 3 games; explain that every rally counts as a point regardless of service.
- Legal serves: Underarm serves delivered below the waistline, with the shuttlecock contacting the racket below the server’s waist.
- Faults: Shuttle landing outside court boundaries, hitting the body of a player, passing under the net, double hits, and service faults.
- Lets: Situations where play is interrupted, such as the shuttle hitting the net but landing in the correct service court, or external disturbances affecting the rally.
• Compare singles versus doubles rules:
- Service rotation: In doubles, servers alternate within their team; explain order and strategy.
- Court area differences: Highlight the additional width used in doubles for side play.
- Strategy differences: Singles focus on endurance and court coverage; doubles emphasize teamwork, quick reactions, and placement.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
• Observe diagrams or court layouts to identify boundaries, service areas, and net positions.
• Answer guided questions about the dimensions and rules of singles and doubles courts.
• Role-play serving, receiving, and positioning to practice correct service and court coverage.
• Discuss in pairs how rules affect game strategy in singles and doubles matches.
Assessment Checks
• Ask learners to state the dimensions of singles and doubles courts accurately.
• Request learners to name at least one fault and one let.
• Ask learners to explain a key difference between singles and doubles, such as court width or service rotation.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
• Emphasize the importance of accurate measurements and adherence to rules to ensure fair play.
• Use visual aids, floor markers, or scaled diagrams to help learners visualize court dimensions and positions.
• Highlight local Liberian school and community badminton practices, including informal tournaments, friendly matches, and how rules are applied in these contexts.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
• Recap court dimensions, net height, and service areas.
• Review key rules including scoring, faults, lets, and legal serves.
• Highlight differences between singles and doubles rules.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
• Exit slip/quiz: Students will write short answers:
1. State the dimensions of singles and doubles courts.
2. List one fault and one let.
3. Identify one difference between singles and doubles rules.
• Teacher will quickly review answers and give oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Follow-up Activity:
• Draw and label a badminton court showing singles and doubles dimensions, net height, and service courts.
• Watch a short local or international badminton match and identify at least 3 faults or lets.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling Learners: Use visual court diagrams and demonstrate serving positions.
• Advanced Learners: Research detailed variations in international badminton rules.
• Students with Disabilities: Adapt court and play positions to suit mobility; allow modified racquet handling.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ______________________________________________________
• What needs improvement? _________________________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: □ High □ Medium □ Low