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Class 7 Khel Yatra Unit 3 – Fundamental Skills of Sports: Badminton | Notes, Solutions & Worksheet

Class 7 Khel Yatra Unit 3 – Fundamental Skills of Sports: Badminton with easy Notes, Solutions, Questions & Answers and Worksheet. Learn important badminton skills such as grips, serves, footwork, drives, clears and drops with simple Class 7 study material.

Class 7 Khel Yatra – Fundamental Skills of Sports – Badminton

Fundamental Skills of Sports

Badminton

Class 7 Khel Yatra | Unit 3

Badminton

Badminton is a fun and fast-paced sport played with a shuttlecock and a racket. It can be played as singles (one player on each side) or doubles (two players on each side).

The objective is to hit the shuttlecock over the net and land it in the opponent’s court to score points.

Badminton improves physical fitness, hand-eye coordination, and reflexes. It is an Olympic sport and popular worldwide.

Badminton player serving

Skills in This Chapter

FSA 1
Forehand Grip and Air Toss
FSA 2
Backhand Grip and Air Toss
FSA 3
Footwork Skills
FSA 4
Backhand Low Serve
FSA 5
Backhand Lift
FSA 6
Forehand Lift
FSA 7
Forehand High Serve
FSA 8
Forehand Low Serve
FSA 9
Forehand Drive
FSA 10
Backhand Drive
FSA 11
Forehand Clear
FSA 12
Forehand Drop
FSA 13
Badminton Match
FSA – 1 | Forehand Grip and Air Toss
Textbook Pages 56–57

What is a Grip?

The grip is how you hold the racket, and the stance is the initial stationary position of your body for executing the desired skill. Both are key for playing better badminton.

Forehand Grip

  • Use a handshake grip to hold the racket.
  • Grip the lower part of the handle for better control.
  • Place your index finger slightly higher on the grip.
  • The racket should be held perpendicular to the floor.
  • Rest your thumb gently on the lower left side, touching the middle finger.
  • Hold the racket loosely and squeeze it lightly for a relaxed grip.
Badminton forehand grip

Lead-up Activity

  • Divide the players into pairs.
  • Tap the shuttlecock using only the forehand grip five times.
  • Play it back to the partner without dropping it.
  • The partner then taps it five times.
  • The pair with a minimum number of drops will be the winner.
  • Increase the number of taps gradually.

Circle Time – Understand the importance of forehand grip

Discuss how many times you were forced to change your grip and what you did to maintain the right grip.
Solution: We may need to change our grip when the direction of the shuttlecock changes. We should keep the grip relaxed and change it carefully.
FSA – 2 | Backhand Grip and Air Toss
Textbook Pages 58–59

Backhand Grip

  • Place the base of your thumb against the back of the handle.
  • Your index finger and other fingers should wrap around the handle comfortably.
  • Do not hold your racket too tightly and squeeze it gently to switch the grip.
  • Hit a shuttlecock with the racket using the backhand grip and try to keep the shuttlecock up in the air as long as possible.
  • The racket should be held perpendicular to the ground.
Badminton racket grip

Lead-up Activity

  • Divide the players into pairs.
  • Tap the shuttlecock using only the backhand grip up into the air five times.
  • Toss it to the partner without dropping it.
  • The partner will tap the shuttlecock five times.
  • The pair with a minimum number of drops will be the winner.
  • Increase the number of taps progressively.

Circle Time – Attention to the grip

Compare the forehand grip and the backhand grip while hitting the shuttlecock, and discuss the differences you experience.
Solution: In the forehand grip, the hand is held like a handshake. In the backhand grip, the thumb supports the back of the handle. The grip changes according to the shot.
FSA – 3 | Footwork Skills
Textbook Pages 60–61

Good footwork helps you reach the shuttlecock quickly across the court. It includes different steps and movements that make it easier to move around the court and stay balanced.

Badminton footwork training

Chassé Steps

  • Chassé steps mean one foot follows the other without catching up.
  • The back foot stays slightly behind the front foot at an angle.
  • Use chassé steps to move sideways, diagonally forward, and backward.
  • Start with short distances.
  • Chassé movements should end with a shuttlecock toss to a partner.

Lead-up Activity

  • Place six buckets as shown in the figure.
  • Place six shuttlecocks at the centre of the court.
  • Take one shuttlecock at a time and put it inside a bucket using proper footwork.
  • Put all the shuttlecocks into the buckets.
  • The player who completes the drill in the shortest time will be the winner.

Circle Time – Reaction time through footwork

Discuss how practising this footwork drill can enhance your playing ability.
Solution: It helps us move faster, reach the shuttle quickly, improve balance and react better during a game.
FSA – 4 | Backhand Low Serve
Textbook Pages 62–63

For the backhand low service, the shuttlecock must pass from one service court to the diagonally opposite service court. The service passes close to the top of the net and lands at the front of the diagonally opposite service area.

Badminton low serve

Steps to Learn

  1. Apply backhand grip.
  2. Hold the shuttlecock at waist level using the index and thumb fingers of the non-racket arm.
  3. Place the racket in front of the body, bend the elbow and rotate forward slightly downward.
  4. Take a short backswing and hold the racket face slightly up.
  5. Push the shuttlecock gently forward so that it just passes over the net.

Lead-up Activity

Players can practise serving and try to land a correct service as close as possible to the short service line.

The player gets 10 chances. The player who lands the shuttlecock inside the target circle the maximum number of times will be the winner.

Circle Time – Hand-eye Coordination, Service rules

Discuss the service rules in badminton.
Solution: A serve must go diagonally into the correct service court and must follow the badminton service rules. The shuttle should be served correctly without a fault.
FSA – 5 | Backhand Lift
Textbook Pages 64–65

The backhand lift is useful for generating power and gives the player more recovery time to reach the centre of the court.

Steps to Learn

  1. Use a backhand grip to hold the racket comfortably.
  2. Position your body sideways with your racket foot slightly forward.
  3. Swing the racket upward smoothly using your wrist for control.
  4. Contact the shuttlecock below the tape of the net and lift it high towards the back of the court.
  5. The shuttlecock can also be hit across the cross-court.
  6. Follow through gently to maintain balance and control.

Lead-up Activity

  • Identify a feeder and a lifter.
  • Provide 20 shuttlecocks to the feeder.
  • The feeder throws the shuttlecock to the lifter.
  • The lifter plays the backhand lift towards the target circles.
  • The lifter scores five points for landing the shuttlecock in the circle.
  • One point is scored for landing it anywhere inside the court.

Circle Time – Identify the mistakes

Players will discuss the right technique and service rules.
Solution: Players should check their grip, body position, racket movement and follow-through. They should practise carefully and correct mistakes.
Try to identify who among them performed better.
Solution: The player who uses the correct technique, controls the shuttlecock and maintains good balance performs better.
FSA – 6 | Forehand Lift
Textbook Pages 66–67

When the shuttlecock is low, you can use this shot to lift it high and far. This gives you more time to prepare for the next shot.

Forehand Lift – Steps to Learn

  • Use a forehand grip to hold the racket comfortably.
  • Position your body diagonally with your racket foot slightly forward.
  • Swing the racket upward smoothly, using your wrist and forearm for control.
  • Contact the shuttlecock below the tape and lift it high towards the back of the opponent’s court.
  • Follow through naturally to maintain balance and control.

Lead-up Activity

  • Identify a feeder and a lifter.
  • Provide 20 shuttlecocks to the feeder.
  • The feeder throws the shuttlecocks one by one to the lifter.
  • The lifter plays the forehand lift towards the target circles.
  • The lifter scores five points for landing the shuttlecock in the circle.
  • One point is scored for landing it anywhere inside the court.

Circle Time – Right technique

Players will discuss the right technique and try to identify who among them performed better.
Solution: The correct technique includes a proper forehand grip, correct body position, smooth swing and good balance.
FSA – 7 | Forehand High Serve
Textbook Pages 68–69

This serve sends the shuttlecock high and far into the opponent’s side of the court. It is a good way to start the game and push the opponent back.

Steps to Learn

  • Use a forehand grip and stand with your non-racket foot forward.
  • Hold the shuttlecock by the feathers.
  • Swing the racket smoothly upward in a controlled motion.
  • Hit the shuttlecock below the waist level to lift it high and deep into the opponent’s court.
  • Follow through naturally to maintain balance and accuracy.

Lead-up Activity

Each player gets five chances to serve. The objective is to send the serve towards the back of the opponent’s court. The shuttlecock should travel over the top of the opponent’s racket.

Circle Time – Path of the shuttlecock while hitting

Discuss how high you should hit the shuttlecock so that it goes above the racket of the opponent player but not so far.
Solution: The shuttlecock should be hit high enough to pass over the opponent’s racket and land deep in the court without going out.
Discuss the flight and the direction of the shuttlecock.
Solution: The shuttlecock should travel in the intended direction with a high and deep flight during a high serve.
FSA – 8 | Forehand Low Serve
Textbook Pages 70–71

There are two types of forehand serves — high serve and low serve. We will learn low serve in this lesson.

Steps to Learn

  • Stand sideways in the service box with a forehand grip.
  • Keep your weight on the rear leg.
  • Transfer your weight forward and drop the shuttlecock slightly towards the front or side.
  • Lower the racket while bending your wrist.
  • Swing the racket forward with a smooth motion.
  • Strike the shuttlecock towards the front or side while maintaining control.
  • Finish by bringing the racket back to the ready position.

Lead-up Activity

Place two buckets close to the service line. Players take turns serving so that the shuttlecock falls into a bucket. One point is scored for dropping the shuttlecock in the bucket.

Circle Time – Placement of the service with accuracy

Discuss how you will decide where to serve based on the position and movement of the opponents.
Solution: We should observe where the opponent is standing and serve into an open area where the opponent will find it difficult to return.
FSA – 9 | Forehand Drive
Textbook Pages 72–73

The forehand drive is an offensive flat shot that is usually played over the net. Its purpose is to put pressure on the opponent by shortening their reaction time.

Steps to Learn

  • Ready your racket with a forehand grip.
  • Step out to hit the shuttlecock with slightly bent elbows.
  • Extend the elbow by relaxing the wrist and hit the shuttlecock in front of your body.
  • Hit the shuttlecock flat and straight towards the opponent’s court.
  • After hitting, body weight should shift to the non-racket foot.
  • The racket follows the path of the shuttlecock.

Lead-up Activity

The feeder standing across the net feeds the player to the forehand side while the player returns the shuttlecock using a forehand drive.

Circle Time – Right technique

Discuss how fast you should hit the shuttlecock to go towards the opponent’s court.
Solution: The shuttlecock should be hit firmly and quickly enough to travel flat and give the opponent less time to react.
Also, discuss the hand and foot movement for hitting the shuttlecock towards the opponent’s court.
Solution: The racket hand moves forward with the shot while the feet help the body move into the correct position and maintain balance.
FSA – 10 | Backhand Drive
Textbook Pages 74–75

The backhand drive is an offensive flat shot that is usually played over the net. Its purpose is to put pressure on the opponent by shortening their reaction time.

Steps to Learn

  • Position yourself with a backhand grip.
  • Turn your non-racket shoulder toward the shuttle.
  • Bring the racket back near your non-racket shoulder.
  • Swing forward with a wrist snap.
  • Make contact with the shuttlecock in front of your body.
  • Hold the forearm up and extend your elbow.
  • Hit the shuttlecock in front or on the side of your body at the highest point possible.
  • Turn back to the net, keeping the racket ready.

Lead-up Activity

The feeder standing across the net feeds the player while the player returns the shuttlecock using a backhand drive.

Circle Time – Right technique

Discuss how fast you should hit the shuttlecock so that it moves parallel to the ground.
Solution: The shuttlecock should be hit firmly and quickly with a controlled racket movement so that it travels flat.
Also, discuss the hand and foot movement for hitting the shuttlecock parallel to the ground.
Solution: The hand swings the racket forward while the feet position the body correctly and help maintain balance.
FSA – 11 | Forehand Clear
Textbook Pages 76–77

The forehand clear is an essential badminton stroke for sending the shuttlecock to the rear end of the other team’s court. Depending on the circumstances of the game, this shot can be played defensively or offensively.

Steps to Learn

  1. Use a forehand grip and stand sideways with your non-racket shoulder facing the net.
  2. Shift your weight to your rear foot and raise your non-racket hand for timing and balance.
  3. Bend your elbow, lock your wrist and prepare to swing forward.
  4. Contact the shuttlecock high and in front of your body with a strong throwing action.
  5. Straighten your elbow and unlock your wrist.
  6. Follow through with your racket and shift your weight to your front foot.
  7. Return to your base position.

Lead-up Activity

Players can practise in pairs and try to hit the shuttlecock towards the end of the court. The objective is to place the shuttlecock in the back gallery.

Players can also practise rallies in pairs and mark target zones where they should aim.

Circle Time – Hand-eye Coordination

Discuss how you accurately predict the shuttlecock’s path to determine the contact point for your clear.
Solution: Watch the shuttlecock carefully and judge its speed, direction and height. Move into position and contact it at the correct point.
FSA – 12 | Forehand Drop
Textbook Pages 78–79

The forehand drop shot is a gentle hit that lands close to the net on the other side. It is a tricky way to bring your opponent closer to the net.

Badminton shot practice

Steps to Learn

  • Use a forehand grip and stand sideways with your non-racket shoulder facing the net.
  • Shift your weight to your rear foot and raise your non-racket hand for timing and balance.
  • Bend your elbow, lock your wrist and prepare to swing forward.
  • Contact the shuttlecock high and in front of your body.
  • Hit the shuttlecock gently to control the shot.
  • Follow through and shift your weight to your front foot.
  • Try to land the shuttlecock between the net and the short service line.

Lead-up Activity

The feeder standing across the net feeds high serves continuously. The player returns the drop closer to the net and then comes back to the centre of the court.

Each player gets 10 chances.

Circle Time – Finding new things

Discuss different ways of hitting the shuttlecock in which the force on the shuttlecock reduces significantly without much change in the action.
Solution: We can reduce the force by relaxing the grip and using a gentle racket movement while keeping the same basic action.
FSA – 13 | Badminton Match
Textbook Pages 80–81

How to play?

  • The game is won by the first player who scores five points.
  • The player who wins a rally earns a point each time.
  • If Player A serves and wins the rally, Player A advances to serve with a 1-0 lead.
  • If Player B wins the subsequent rally, Player B receives the serve and the score is tied at one.
  • Players keep serving and rallying throughout the game until one person reaches five points.

Circle Time – Enjoyment and Focus

Identify the rallies, shots, and movements in the games which you enjoyed the most irrespective of who scored the points.
Solution: I enjoyed rallies with quick drives, clears and good footwork because they were active and exciting.
How did you regain focus when you started trailing on points?
Solution: I stayed calm, watched the shuttle carefully, focused on each rally and tried to play one point at a time.
Complete the Following Task
Textbook Page 82
  • Mark the court by joining the dots in the figure below.
  • Find out the court dimensions for single and doubles and label it.
  • Find out the basic rules of Badminton and discuss them with your peers.
Badminton court dimensions

Easy Help for Students

A standard badminton court is 13.4 metres long. For doubles, the court width is 6.1 metres. For singles, the playing width is 5.18 metres.

Use the court diagram above to identify the singles and doubles sidelines and the important service lines.

Teacher-Assessment
Textbook Pages 83–84

Serve (Backhand Low Serve, Forehand High Serve and Forehand Low Serve)

LevelPerformance
1Student is learning how to control the racket and shuttle as they serve.
2Student is making simple serves and working on accuracy and consistency.
3Student can occasionally change up serves and have a moderate level of accuracy.
4Student can modify their technique as per the requirement and serve consistently with good placement.
5Student use a variety of serves with accuracy, control, and strategy.

Lift (Backhand Lift and Forehand Lift)

LevelPerformance
1Student is learning how to control lifts in order to get the shuttle over the net.
2Student has trouble with consistency, height, and distance of the lifts.
3Student raises the shuttle with a respectable height and depth with control.
4Student lifts the shuttle to the backcourt consistently and precisely.
5Student use strategically positioned lifts in rallies and execute them with accuracy.

Drive (Forehand and Backhand)

LevelPerformance
1Student is able to hit the drive with improvement in timing and control.
2Student can hit drives, but lacks consistency, speed, and direction.
3Control has improved as the student hits the drives with respectable speed and accuracy.
4Can keep opponent under pressure by executing quick and controlled drives.
5Confidently executes strong, accurate drives and intelligently employ them throughout rallies.

Understand Bullying

LevelPerformance
1Student has trouble identifying feelings and hardly ever acknowledge their problem.
2Occasionally becomes aware of the distress but finds it hard to pinpoint the reason.
3Although having trouble controlling themself, student is aware of the distress and its causes.
4Has a good understanding of their distress and can control emotions to some extent.
5Successfully controls emotions and completely understand the reasons behind distress.
Easy Revision

Remember These Important Points

  • Forehand and backhand are two important basic grips.
  • Good footwork helps us reach the shuttle quickly.
  • A low serve travels close to the top of the net.
  • A high serve sends the shuttle high and deep.
  • A lift sends the shuttle high towards the back of the court.
  • A drive is a fast and flat shot.
  • A clear sends the shuttle towards the rear court.
  • A drop shot is played gently and lands close to the net.
  • Good hand-eye coordination helps us hit the shuttle accurately.
  • Practice improves control, balance and confidence.
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