Strike and Shuttlecock Class 4 Notes Physical Education Chapter 3 Free PDF

Introduction

In this chapter, children are introduced to a fun and energetic game that involves a shuttlecock and a racket. 

Badminton Action

• This activity, similar to badminton, helps kids develop quick reflexes, good balance, and excellent coordination. 
• Playing with a shuttlecock teaches kids how to hit accurately, move swiftly, and react quickly to an object in the air. 
• It also promotes focus, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Shuttlecock, Racket & Basic Rules of Game

In sports like badminton, understanding the equipment and basic rules is essential for effective play. Here’s a look at the shuttlecock, racket, and the basic rules that make the game enjoyable and engaging:

• What is a Shuttlecock?
  A shuttlecock is a lightweight object, typically made from feathers and a rounded base. It is used in sports like badminton and flies differently from a ball. Instead of bouncing, it floats and spins through the air, making it unique in its flight path.
  Shuttle
• What is a Racket?
  A racket is a tool used to hit the shuttlecock. It consists of a handle, a frame, and a stringed surface in the middle. The stringed surface is flat and is used to strike the shuttlecock during play.
  Racket
• What Does it Mean to Strike the Shuttlecock?
  To strike the shuttlecock means to hit it with the racket. The shuttlecock can be struck in various ways: upwards, downwards, softly, or powerfully. The goal is to send the shuttlecock over a net or to a partner, depending on the game being played.
• Basic Rules of the Game: 
  ​The game can be played alone or with a partner. Stand facing each other with some space in between. Use the racket to hit the shuttlecock to your partner. The goal is to keep the shuttlecock in the air without letting it fall. Take turns hitting the shuttlecock back and forth.

Striking the Shuttlecock with a Racket 

Striking the shuttlecock with a racket involves using proper technique and body movements to send the shuttlecock over a net or to a partner. Here's how to effectively strike and receive the shuttlecock using a racket:

Steps for Striking:

1. Stance: Stand sideways with knees slightly bent.

2. Grip: Hold the racquet with a V-shaped grip between the thumb and index finger.

3. Swing: Step forward, rotate shoulders and hips, and swing the racquet to hit the shuttlecock.

4. Follow-Through: After striking, the racquet should follow through and end over the non-dominant shoulder.

Steps for Striking

Steps for Receiving:

1. Stance: Stand with 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.

4. Hitting Back: Hit the shuttlecock back underhand or overhand, depending on its height.

Steps for Rece

Skills Developed

• Hand-eye coordination – the ability to see and hit quickly.
• Agility – the ability to move quickly in various directions.
• Balance and posture – maintaining proper stance and movement while playing.
• Timing and control – hitting at the right moment with appropriate force.

Games and Activities

These games and activities are designed to help students practice and enhance their striking and receiving skills in a fun and interactive manner. They focus on improving coordination, concentration, and precision, while also promoting teamwork and physical fitness.

1. Balloon Race: This fun activity challenges students to work together by hitting a balloon in the air and racing to the finish line without letting it touch the ground.

   • How to Play: Divide students into two groups. Each group hits a balloon in the air to race to the finish line.
     Balloon Race

   • Purpose: Develop coordination, communication, and collaborative skills.

   • Variations: Use multiple balloons, touch the balloon with different body parts, or perform lunges after hitting.

2. Bowling: In this game, students roll a ball to knock down cones, helping them develop control over wrist and arm movements.

   • How to Play: Students roll a ball to knock over cones placed in a line. They retrieve the ball and pass it to the next student.
     Bowling

   • Purpose: Develop wrist and arm control.

   • Variations: Use alternate hands or vary the distance.

3. Tap the Ball: Students practice balancing a ball on a bat, improving their hand-eye coordination and focus while keeping the ball from falling.

   • How to Play: Tap the ball with a bat and balance it without letting it fall.
     Tap the Ball

   • Purpose: Improve hand-eye coordination and balance.

   • Variations: Pass the ball back and forth with a teammate.

4. Sky Shuttlecock: This activity encourages students to hit a shuttlecock against a wall, improving anticipation and concentration as they try to keep it from touching the ground.
   Sky Shuttlecock

   • How to Play: Hit the shuttlecock or ball against a wall and try not to let it fall.

   • Purpose: Develop anticipation and concentration.

   • Variations: Vary the distance, force, or object used for hitting.

5. Place the Shuttlecock: In this game, students aim to hit a shuttlecock into a target, such as a hula hoop or bucket, helping them develop precision and focus.

   • How to Play: Hit the shuttlecock or ball into a hula hoop or bucket from a distance.
     Place the Shuttlecock

   • Purpose: Improve focus, precision, and coordination.

   • Variations: Change the distance or target size.

6. Play it Together: Pairs of students pass a shuttlecock back and forth, focusing on quick thinking and coordination to complete the task without dropping it.
   Play it together

   • How to Play: Pairs of students pass the shuttlecock back and forth using forehand strokes, aiming to complete 50 hits.

   • Purpose: Encourage quick thinking, decision-making, and coordination.

   • Variations: Vary the distance or use different types of balls.

Safety and Fair Play

• Always do warm-up exercises before playing.
• Ensure there is enough space around you while playing.
• Avoid swinging the racket near other players.
• Take turns and be courteous during the game.
• Follow the instructions of your teacher or coach at all times.