Circle Time Questions and Discussions | Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

Circle Time: Understand the Importance of Forehand Grip 

Q1: Discuss how many times you were forced to change your grip and what you did to maintain the right grip.
Answer:

• I changed my grip a few times when the shuttlecock came from tricky angles.

• I focused on keeping my thumb on the lower left side of the handle.

• I held the racket loosely and used the handshake grip for comfort and control.

• Practicing regularly helped me maintain the right grip.

Circle Time: Attention to the Grip

Q1: Compare the forehand grip and the backhand grip while hitting the shuttlecock, and discuss the differences you experience.
Answer:

• Forehand Grip: Feels like a handshake; thumb on the side; good for powerful front-facing shots.

• Backhand Grip: Thumb on the back of the handle; helpful for shots on the non-racket side.

• Backhand grip felt less natural at first but gave better control for sideways shots.

• It needed more wrist movement than the forehand grip.

Circle Time: Reaction Time Through Footwork

Q1: Discuss how practising this footwork drill can enhance your playing ability.
Answer:

• Chassé steps helped me move faster and more smoothly on the court.

• It improved my balance and let me reach the shuttlecock quicker.

• Practising this drill improved my reaction time and stability during rallies.

Circle Time: Hand-eye Coordination, Service Rules

Q1: Discuss the service rules in badminton.
Answer:

• Serve must start below the waist.

• Shuttlecock must land in the diagonally opposite service court.

• The server must stay inside the service box and not touch the lines.

• The shuttle must go over the net and land in the opponent’s service area.

• In doubles, only one player serves at a time, and partners switch after winning a point.

Circle Time: Identify the Mistakes 

Q1: Try to identify who among the players performed better and why.
Answer:

• Best player used backhand grip, smooth upward swing, and good wrist control.

• Contacted the shuttlecock below the net and sent it high to the backcourt.

• Mistakes included holding the racket too tightly or hitting too low into the net.

• The consistent player followed proper technique and stayed balanced.

Circle Time: Right Technique 

Q1: Try to identify who among the players performed better and why.
Answer:

• Best player used forehand grip and stood with racket foot forward.

• Used wrist control and lifted the shuttlecock high into the backcourt.

• Common mistakes were swinging too hard or standing straight.

• Correct form and smooth action helped land the shuttle in the target circles.

Circle Time: Path of the Shuttlecock While Hitting

Q1: Discuss how high you should hit the shuttlecock so that it goes above the racket of the opponent player but not so far.
Answer:

• Hit high enough to go over the opponent’s racket.

• Target landing just before the back boundary line.

• This makes it difficult for the opponent to attack.

Q2: Discuss the flight and the direction of the shuttlecock.
Answer:

• The shuttle should follow a curved, high arc.

• It should drop steeply near the back of the opponent’s court.

• Direction should be straight or slightly angled to target open areas.

Circle Time: Placement of the Service with Accuracy 

Q1: Discuss how you will decide where to serve based on the position and movement of the opponents.
Answer:

• Serve short if the opponent is close to the net.

• Serve to the back corners if they stand far.

• Observe the opponent’s weak side or unguarded spot before serving.

Circle Time: Right Technique

Q1: Discuss how fast you should hit the shuttlecock to go towards the opponent’s court.
Answer:

• Hit fast and flat just above the net.

• This gives the opponent less time to react.

Q2: Discuss the hand and foot movement for hitting the shuttlecock towards the opponent’s court.
Answer:

• Hand: Use forehand grip, extend elbow, snap wrist forward.

• Foot: Step forward with racket foot, shift weight, and follow through.

Circle Time: Right Technique

Q1: Discuss how fast you should hit the shuttlecock so that it moves parallel to the ground.
Answer:

• Hit with quick wrist action to keep the shuttle low and fast.

• The shuttle should travel flat, parallel to the ground.

Q2: Discuss the hand and foot movement for hitting the shuttlecock parallel to the ground.
Answer:

• Hand: Use backhand grip, swing forward with wrist snap, keep forearm up.

• Foot: Turn non-racket shoulder to net, step with racket foot, return to ready position.

Circle Time: Hand-eye Coordination 

Q1: Discuss how you accurately predict the shuttlecock's path to determine the contact point for your clear.
Answer:

• Watch the shuttle’s speed and angle as it comes toward you.

• Move into position and hit it high at the right time.

• Use non-racket hand for balance and timing.

• Practice helps improve this skill.

Circle Time: Finding New Things 

Q1: Discuss different ways of hitting the shuttlecock in which the force on the shuttlecock reduces significantly without much change in the action.
Answer:

• Use soft wrist action instead of full swing.

• Slightly angle the racket face downward.

• Shorten follow-through to reduce power.

• These changes make the shuttle drop close to the net.

Circle Time: Enjoyment and Focus

Q1: Identify the rallies, shots, and movements in the games which you enjoyed the most irrespective of who scored the points.
Answer:

• Enjoyed long rallies using clears and drop shots.

• Quick footwork was fun, even without scoring.

• It felt exciting and helped me improve my skills.

Q2: How did you regain focus when you started trailing on points?
Answer:

• Took deep breaths and stayed calm.

• Focused on one shot at a time, not the score.

• Returned to center position and stayed ready.