Class 4 Physical Education NCERT Book Chapter 3 Strike the Shuttlecock

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Chapter 3
Strike the 
Shuttlecock 
Striking an object while playing helps in various 
types of learning in an enjoyable manner. Various 
racquet sports are emerging nowadays. 
For example, pickle ball, ball badminton,  
squash, etc., along with the more familiar 
badminton, table tennis and tennis. 
Learning to strike an object 
with a racquet or striking 
surfaces can be fun. 
Let’s try!
Introduction
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Chapter 3
Strike the 
Shuttlecock 
Striking an object while playing helps in various 
types of learning in an enjoyable manner. Various 
racquet sports are emerging nowadays. 
For example, pickle ball, ball badminton,  
squash, etc., along with the more familiar 
badminton, table tennis and tennis. 
Learning to strike an object 
with a racquet or striking 
surfaces can be fun. 
Let’s try!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 33
Striking the shuttlecock with a racquet
Hold the racquet and stand 
sideways as shown in the picture 
with knees slightly bent.
After hitting, take the racquet 
in a follow-through movement 
along your body as shown in 
the picture.
Step forward and swing the 
racquet. Rotate shoulders 
and hips.
Drop the shuttlecock and 
hit it with the racquet.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice striking with a racquet— 
1. Stance: Stand sidewards with legs shoulder-width apart, knees 
slightly bent, and eyes always on the shuttlecock.
2. Grip of the racquet: The racquet should be held in the dominant 
hand, between the thumb and index finger, making a V position.
3. Hitting: While hitting, step forward on the front foot, swing and 
rotate hips and shoulders, keep eyes on the shuttlecock, extend 
arms fully at the contact point and hit.
4. Follow Through: Upper body will swing along with the racquet, 
going around the body, and finish over the shoulder of the 
non-dominant hand.
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Chapter 3
Strike the 
Shuttlecock 
Striking an object while playing helps in various 
types of learning in an enjoyable manner. Various 
racquet sports are emerging nowadays. 
For example, pickle ball, ball badminton,  
squash, etc., along with the more familiar 
badminton, table tennis and tennis. 
Learning to strike an object 
with a racquet or striking 
surfaces can be fun. 
Let’s try!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 33
Striking the shuttlecock with a racquet
Hold the racquet and stand 
sideways as shown in the picture 
with knees slightly bent.
After hitting, take the racquet 
in a follow-through movement 
along your body as shown in 
the picture.
Step forward and swing the 
racquet. Rotate shoulders 
and hips.
Drop the shuttlecock and 
hit it with the racquet.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice striking with a racquet— 
1. Stance: Stand sidewards with legs shoulder-width apart, knees 
slightly bent, and eyes always on the shuttlecock.
2. Grip of the racquet: The racquet should be held in the dominant 
hand, between the thumb and index finger, making a V position.
3. Hitting: While hitting, step forward on the front foot, swing and 
rotate hips and shoulders, keep eyes on the shuttlecock, extend 
arms fully at the contact point and hit.
4. Follow Through: Upper body will swing along with the racquet, 
going around the body, and finish over the shoulder of the 
non-dominant hand.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 34
Stand with knees 
slightly bent and with 
the racquet facing 
the direction of the 
incoming shuttlecock.
Bend forward and hold the 
racquet in the dominant hand. 
Keep the hands gentle on 
impact.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving with a racquet—
1. Stance: Keep feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and 
body facing the shuttlecock.
2.  Grip: Hold the racquet gently with the dominant hand.
3.  Anticipate: Predict the path of the shuttlecock, keep the body low 
and align the body accordingly.
4. Hitting back: Hit the shuttlecock back underhand or overhand 
depending upon the height of the shuttlecock.
Connect the shuttlecock 
with the racquet.
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Chapter 3
Strike the 
Shuttlecock 
Striking an object while playing helps in various 
types of learning in an enjoyable manner. Various 
racquet sports are emerging nowadays. 
For example, pickle ball, ball badminton,  
squash, etc., along with the more familiar 
badminton, table tennis and tennis. 
Learning to strike an object 
with a racquet or striking 
surfaces can be fun. 
Let’s try!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 33
Striking the shuttlecock with a racquet
Hold the racquet and stand 
sideways as shown in the picture 
with knees slightly bent.
After hitting, take the racquet 
in a follow-through movement 
along your body as shown in 
the picture.
Step forward and swing the 
racquet. Rotate shoulders 
and hips.
Drop the shuttlecock and 
hit it with the racquet.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice striking with a racquet— 
1. Stance: Stand sidewards with legs shoulder-width apart, knees 
slightly bent, and eyes always on the shuttlecock.
2. Grip of the racquet: The racquet should be held in the dominant 
hand, between the thumb and index finger, making a V position.
3. Hitting: While hitting, step forward on the front foot, swing and 
rotate hips and shoulders, keep eyes on the shuttlecock, extend 
arms fully at the contact point and hit.
4. Follow Through: Upper body will swing along with the racquet, 
going around the body, and finish over the shoulder of the 
non-dominant hand.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 34
Stand with knees 
slightly bent and with 
the racquet facing 
the direction of the 
incoming shuttlecock.
Bend forward and hold the 
racquet in the dominant hand. 
Keep the hands gentle on 
impact.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving with a racquet—
1. Stance: Keep feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and 
body facing the shuttlecock.
2.  Grip: Hold the racquet gently with the dominant hand.
3.  Anticipate: Predict the path of the shuttlecock, keep the body low 
and align the body accordingly.
4. Hitting back: Hit the shuttlecock back underhand or overhand 
depending upon the height of the shuttlecock.
Connect the shuttlecock 
with the racquet.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 35
Required Material
Balloons
BM 13
Balloon Race
How to play
•	 Divide the students into two groups 
consisting of four students each.
•	 Mark the starting and finish line.
•	 Provide one balloon to each group and 
make them stand at the starting line.
•	 On the blow of the whistle, ask them 
to hit the balloon in the air one after 
the other and finish the race without 
holding on to it or letting it touch the 
ground.
•	 The students, who hit the balloon, can 
hit it again only at their turn. 
Variations
•	Increase the number of 
balloons per group.
•	Students can touch the 
balloon with other body 
parts except hands.
•	Ask students to do lunges 
after hitting the balloon.
Circle Time
Discuss how you respect 
the other students’ chance 
and the instances where 
the teammates created 
difficulty in letting the 
student take their 
own chance.
Purpose
To develop 
collaborative and 
communication 
skills with 
coordination.
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Chapter 3
Strike the 
Shuttlecock 
Striking an object while playing helps in various 
types of learning in an enjoyable manner. Various 
racquet sports are emerging nowadays. 
For example, pickle ball, ball badminton,  
squash, etc., along with the more familiar 
badminton, table tennis and tennis. 
Learning to strike an object 
with a racquet or striking 
surfaces can be fun. 
Let’s try!
Introduction
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 33
Striking the shuttlecock with a racquet
Hold the racquet and stand 
sideways as shown in the picture 
with knees slightly bent.
After hitting, take the racquet 
in a follow-through movement 
along your body as shown in 
the picture.
Step forward and swing the 
racquet. Rotate shoulders 
and hips.
Drop the shuttlecock and 
hit it with the racquet.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice striking with a racquet— 
1. Stance: Stand sidewards with legs shoulder-width apart, knees 
slightly bent, and eyes always on the shuttlecock.
2. Grip of the racquet: The racquet should be held in the dominant 
hand, between the thumb and index finger, making a V position.
3. Hitting: While hitting, step forward on the front foot, swing and 
rotate hips and shoulders, keep eyes on the shuttlecock, extend 
arms fully at the contact point and hit.
4. Follow Through: Upper body will swing along with the racquet, 
going around the body, and finish over the shoulder of the 
non-dominant hand.
Khel Yoga| Grade 4 34
Stand with knees 
slightly bent and with 
the racquet facing 
the direction of the 
incoming shuttlecock.
Bend forward and hold the 
racquet in the dominant hand. 
Keep the hands gentle on 
impact.
Note for the teacher
Ensure the following while students practice receiving with a racquet—
1. Stance: Keep feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and 
body facing the shuttlecock.
2.  Grip: Hold the racquet gently with the dominant hand.
3.  Anticipate: Predict the path of the shuttlecock, keep the body low 
and align the body accordingly.
4. Hitting back: Hit the shuttlecock back underhand or overhand 
depending upon the height of the shuttlecock.
Connect the shuttlecock 
with the racquet.
Unit 1: Basic Motor Movements 35
Required Material
Balloons
BM 13
Balloon Race
How to play
•	 Divide the students into two groups 
consisting of four students each.
•	 Mark the starting and finish line.
•	 Provide one balloon to each group and 
make them stand at the starting line.
•	 On the blow of the whistle, ask them 
to hit the balloon in the air one after 
the other and finish the race without 
holding on to it or letting it touch the 
ground.
•	 The students, who hit the balloon, can 
hit it again only at their turn. 
Variations
•	Increase the number of 
balloons per group.
•	Students can touch the 
balloon with other body 
parts except hands.
•	Ask students to do lunges 
after hitting the balloon.
Circle Time
Discuss how you respect 
the other students’ chance 
and the instances where 
the teammates created 
difficulty in letting the 
student take their 
own chance.
Purpose
To develop 
collaborative and 
communication 
skills with 
coordination.
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BM 14
Bowling
Required Material
Cones and  
medium-sized balls
How to play
•	 Divide the students into teams 
consisting of four students each.
•	 Place cones in a line and students 
should stand approximately 5 metres 
away from the cones.
•	 At the blow of the whistle, students will 
take turns to knock the cones by rolling 
the ball on the ground.
•	 The student will retrieve the ball after 
their turn and throw it to the next 
student in the line.
•	 The team that knocks out their cones 
first will win the game.
Variations
•	Use of alternate hands in 
rolling the ball.
•	Vary the distance and size of 
the ball.
Circle Time
Star and Wish
Purpose
To develop 
control on the 
wrist and arm 
movements.