Badminton Cues / Rubric

Grips: High serve: Low Serve: Underhand clear:` Drop shot :

Forehand grip  Server stands near  Server stands near  Step forward with  Move directly
 Shake hands with short serve line close front corner next to opposite foot under shuttle
racquet toward mid line midline  Pull racquet back  Weight on back
 Thumb on ten o’clock  Opposite foot points  Opposite foot and high foot
 All four fingers to target points to target  Strong swing  Opposite foot
wrapped around the  Opposite shoulder  Backhand grip forward points to target
grip points to target  Racquet head at  Follow through to  Racquet moves to
Backhand grip:  Hold shuttle on waist target overhead hitting
 Thumb on nine hitting side  Shuttle held in  Shuttle travels position
o’clock  Use a long underhand front of racquet high toward back  Racquet strikes
 All four fingers swing to strike shuttle head of opponent’s shuttle high .Chest
wrapped around the  Turn chest to target  Push racquet court turns to target
grip on follow-through forward with  Player steps
 Shuttle travels high to thumb forward with
back opponent’s  Shuttle travels low hitting foot
court and lands just over  Shuttle drops just
short serve line over the net
Overhead clear: Overhead smash Backhand shots: Positioning: Game knowledge :
 Move directly under  Move directly under  Backhand grip  Singles-after  Student knows
shuttle shuttle  Hitting side foot hitting, player and follows game
 Weight on back foot  Weight on back foot steps to shuttle returns to middle rules
 Opposite foot points  Opposite foot points  Back almost faces of court  Calls score
to target to target net as racquet is  Doubles-players correctly
 Racquet moves to  Racquet moves to pulled backwards move to  Serves or receives
overhead hitting overhead hitting  Strike strongly appropriate serve in correct
position position through shuttle positions box
 Racquet strikes  Racquet strikes pushing with  Defense positions  Uses appropriate
shuttle high (long shuttle high (long thumb are side by side in court lines to call
lever) lever) middle of each shuttle “in” or
 Chest turns to target  Chest turns to target court “out” Correctly
 Player steps forward  Player steps forward  Attack positions calls shuttle in or
with hitting foot with hitting foot are front and back out
 Shuttle travels high to  Shuttle travels fast on  Knows when to
back of opponent’s a downward angle use each skill
court
PSR : Safety : Fitness : Strategy
 Follows class &  maintain control of  increase arm and  Hits shots to open
safety rules the racquet – no wild shoulder flexibility spaces
 Works cooperatively arm swings  Increase leg  Communicates
with others flexibility well with partner
 Gives skill feedback  Increase arm  Works with
to others to improve strength partner to cover
performance  increase leg the court
 Demonstrates strength
persistence & focus  increase abdominal
to improve strength
performance  increases agility
 Resolves conflicts  reaction time
without teacher
 Plays energetically,
with respect for
others’ safety, with
self-control, and fair
play
Application of Skills:
4 – Outstanding – performs individual skill consistently with good form all the time
3 – Very good – performs individual skill consistently with good form most of the time
2 – Good – performs individual skill inconsistently, beginning to perform correctly
1 – Poor – performs individual skill ineffectively with many form breaks
0 – Unsatisfactory – unable to perform individual skill

Application of rules and conventions:

4 – Outstanding – Plays with no observable errors in scoring, terminology, etiquette and rules of the game
3 – Very good – Applies major rules correctly, but makes minor errors in rules, scoring and terminology
2 – Good – Demonstrates an understanding of the general concept of the game, but needs assistance applying rules, scoring, and
conventions of play
1 – Poor – Demonstrates incorrect application of rules, terminology, and scoring. Relies on others to play and score
correctly
0 – Unsatisfactory – No attempt made to demonstrate knowledge of rules, terminology, and scoring

Application of strategy:
4 – Outstanding – Consistently selects and performs shots to move opponent. Consistently moves to defensive or attacking
positions as appropriate
3 – Very good – Consistently selects and performs shots to move opponent. Consistently moves to defensive or attacking positions as
appropriate most of the time
2 – Good – Inconsistent selection and performance of shots to move opponent. Inconsistently moves to defensive or attacking
positions.
1 – Poor – Ineffective selection and performance of shots. Not moving opponent. Inconsistently moves to defensive or attacking
positions
0 – Unsatisfactory – No performance in either shot selection or positioning

Personal and Social Responsibility:

4 - Outstanding – Demonstrates appropriate partner behavior during practice and games consistently. Prevents or resolves conflicts
without teacher intervention, plays with respect for others’ safety, with self-control and fair play
3 – Very Good – Plays safely, with self-control and respect for fair play. Cooperates with partner during practice and game.
2 – Good – Maintains self-control, is inconsistent in respect and fair play, requires intervention from others at times
1 – Poor – Lacks self-control and respect for others’, needs reminders and encouragement from others to play in a safe manner
0 – Unsatisfactory – No self-control or respect for others