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Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)
Level: Beginner
Age Group: 6 Years & Above (Can be adapted for adults)
Classes per Week: 3 Classes per Week
Session Duration: 60 Minutes

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the 3-month beginner course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate correct forehand and backhand grips.

Perform efficient six-point court footwork.

Execute basic serves, clears, drops, net shots, and introductory smashes.

Sustain rallies with proper positioning and recovery.

Understand singles and doubles rules, scoring, and court etiquette.

Apply simple tactics during practice matches.

Participate confidently in a beginner-level badminton tournament with good sportsmanship.

Session Structure

Activity	Duration
Warm-up & Mobility	10 min
Footwork & Fitness	15 min
Skill Development	25 min
Fun Games / Match Play / Cool Down	10 min

Month 1 - Foundation & Basic Skills

Week 1 - Introduction to Badminton

Objectives

Introduction to badminton rules and etiquette

Learn grip (Forehand & Backhand)

Ready position and basic movement

Activities

Court familiarization

Grip correction drills

Shuttle balancing

Shadow movements

Fun rally activities

Week 2 - Footwork Basics

Objectives

Split step

Front, side and back movement

Balance and recovery

Activities

Shadow footwork

Cone drills

Ladder drills

Movement races

Week 3 - Forehand Shots

Objectives

Forehand serve

Forehand clear

Contact point

Activities

Toss and hit drills

Partner rally

Accuracy targets

Service practice

Week 4 - Backhand Basics

Objectives

Backhand grip

Backhand serve

Basic backhand return

Activities

Multi-shuttle drills

Wall practice

Service games

Mini matches

End of Month Assessment

Grip

Ready position

Basic footwork

Serve consistency

10-shot rally challenge

Month 2 - Stroke Development

Week 5 - Clear Shot

Objectives

High clear

Defensive clear

Activities

Rear court practice

Accuracy drills

Partner rallies

Week 6 - Drop Shot

Objectives

Forehand drop

Basic deception

Activities

Target practice

Coach feeding

Rally combinations

Week 7 - Smash Introduction

Objectives

Jump mechanics

Basic smash technique

Activities

Shadow smash

Multi-feed smashes

Smash accuracy

Week 8 - Net Play

Objectives

Net shot

Lift

Net kill

Activities

Net feeding

Lift and return

Front court rallies

End of Month Assessment

Clear accuracy

Drop shot consistency

Smash technique

Net control

Footwork speed

Month 3 - Match Play & Game Strategy

Week 9 - Singles Strategy

Objectives

Court positioning

Shot selection

Movement efficiency

Activities

Half-court games

Singles rallies

Recovery drills

Week 10 - Doubles Basics

Objectives

Rotation

Communication

Service formation

Activities

Doubles rallies

Rotation practice

Team games

Week 11 - Match Situations

Objectives

Scoring

Match rules

Tactical awareness

Activities

Practice matches

Tournament scenarios

Service pressure drills

Week 12 - Tournament Week

Objectives

Apply all learned skills

Build confidence

Sportsmanship

Activities

Round-robin tournament

Skill challenge stations

Awards & feedback

Physical Development (Every Class)

Dynamic stretching

Agility ladder

Cone footwork

Speed drills

Balance exercises

Coordination activities

Core strengthening

Life Skills

Discipline

Respect for opponents

Teamwork

Communication

Confidence

Leadership

Sportsmanship

Equipment Required

Badminton racket

Feather or nylon shuttlecocks

Court markers/cones

Agility ladder

Resistance bands (optional)

Skipping rope

Water bottle

Assessment Criteria

Skill	Month 1	Month 2	Month 3
Grip	✓	✓	✓
Footwork	✓	✓	✓
Serve	✓	✓	✓
Forehand Clear	Basic	Intermediate	Consistent
Backhand	Basic	Improving	Confident
Drop Shot	—	Basic	Consistent
Smash	—	Basic	Controlled
Net Play	—	Basic	Match Ready
Match Play	—	Basic	Independent