What I Need to Know

This module has been designed and written for you. It helps you
understand the nature and background and the different basic skills involved in
playing dual sports. The scope of it permits use of it in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary levels of students
like you. The lessons in it are arranged in a sequential order, but the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are using.

This module is about:

Lesson 1 --Nature and Background of Badminton
Lesson 2 --Basic Skills in Badminton
Lesson 3 -- Nature and Background of Table Tennis
Lesson 4 – Basic Skills in Table Tennis
After going through this module, you are expected to:

 describe the nature and background of the dual sports (PE7GS-IId5), and
 execute the skills involved in the dual sports. (PE7GS-IIdh-28).

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 What I Know

PRETEST
Directions: Read the statements carefully. On your answer sheet, write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. Badminton is a net game played on a rectangular court where players

volley shuttlecock over a net using a racket.
2. Play continues if a player touches the net with the body or the racquet.
3. Shuttlecock is a piece of equipment used in playing table tennis.
4. Just like badminton, it is also important to learn footwork in table tennis.
5. The height of the net for badminton is different for women and for men.
6. It is allowed to hit the shuttle twice in badminton.
7. In table tennis, you don’t earn a point when the ball is not hit by the opponent.
8. In table tennis, a point will be added to your score when the ball strikes to the
edge of the table, but the opponent fails to hit the ball back to your court.
9. Table tennis can be played by three persons in one game.
10. Table Tennis is a popular outdoor sport also known as ping-pong.
11. Only one hit per side is allowed during a play in both badminton and table tennis.
12. Receive is a stroke in table tennis as a response to a serve.
13. Badminton can be played in both singles and doubles.
14. You cannot use a table tennis ball in playing badminton as an alternative for
shuttlecock.
15. The aim of playing badminton is to score points by landing the shuttlecock at the
opponent’s court.

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 Lesson
Nature and Background
1 of Badminton

Cheering up to someone who is playing a sport is fun but having the

knowledge of playing it is more enjoyable.
Dual sports are sports played by two players opposing each other. Let’s take
a look at some varieties of dual sports that you will learn from this module.

What’s In

This phase of the lesson will help you recall the previous topic and will guide
you in understanding the next lesson. Answer the activity below to check your
knowledge.

Activity 1: Just Recall It!

Directions: Identify the different Skill – Related Physical Fitness Tests and the
components they measure based the following illustrations. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.
.

Skill – Skill –
Related Related
Activity
Fitness Fitness
Test Component

1.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

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 What’s New

In this phase of activity, you will check your prior knowledge on the next
topic which is about the nature and background as well as the execution of the
skills involved in playing badminton and table tennis.

Activity 1: Guess Me!

Directions: Give the missing letters in the spelling boxes to reveal the correct word
pertaining to dual sports being described in each item. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.

1. C r It is a shot in badminton usually done with

the stroke above the head, the shuttle
travelling up targeting the long service
line.

2. It is a badminton shot which is

considered m
as one ofs the most powerful
attacks in badminton.

3.
P a It is the initial name of badminton.

4. r e It is a badminton stroke with the shuttle

travelling straight or flat just over the net

5. It refers to a badminton shot with the

N S t
shuttle travelling just barely touching the
net and landing near.

6. o e n d It is also known as the handshake grip in

badminton which positions the thumb and
pointing fingers wrapped around the handle
forming a letter V while the rest of the
fingers are spread supporting the bottom
part of the handle.

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7.
r p It is a badminton shot which is usually a stroke
above the head, the shuttle travelling up but
dropping just near the net. It is usually done
for placing purposes.

8. It is a badminton equipment that is hit

S u t c k back and forth by players using a
racket. It is also called a “bird”.

It is a shot being done with the stroke

9. o below the head about waist-level and
the shuttle travels up.

10. S v It is a stroke that starts a rally.

What is It

Nature and Background of Badminton

Badminton

Badminton was believed to be originated from India with its initial name
“poona” during the 17th century. It was played by the English Army officers stationed
in India and later brought to England in 1870 by the Duke of Beaufort. It was
introduced in a place called Badminton hence was called The Game of Badminton
and became an Olympic sport in 1992.
Today, badminton is governed by the rules of the Badminton World Federation
(BWF). It is played in a net on a regular court where players volley the shuttlecock
using a racket over the net. The objective of this game is to score by landing the
shuttlecock on the court of the opponent. This can be played in singles, doubles, and
mixed doubles. The badminton court used for singles is slightly narrower than the
badminton court used for doubles.

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 Equipment Used in Badminton

Badminton Racket Badminton Court & Net Shuttlecock

Badminton gripping techniques

The forehand or the handshake grip positions

the thumb and pointing fingers wrapped
around the handle forming a letter V while the
rest of the fingers are spread supporting the
bottom part of the handle.

The backhand grip, on the other hand, is used

to hit the shuttle at the non-dominant side of
the body. From the forehand grip position, the
fingers are moved slightly to place the thumb
pressing flat on the flat side of the handle while
the rest of the fingers are positioned together.

Basic Badminton Strokes or Hits

Shot is done with the

stroke above the head,
Clear the shuttle travelling up
targeting the long
service line. It is
intended to give the
player time to return to
base position.

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 Shot is done with the
Lob stroke below the head
about waist-level, the
shuttle travelling up.

The shot is usually made

Drop with the stroke above the
head, the shuttle
travelling up but
dropping just near the
net. It is usually done for
placing purposes.

Shot is normally done

Net with the stroke below the
drop/shot head, the shuttle
travelling just barely
touching the net and
landing near. It is for
placing purposes.

Shot is made with the

Drive stroke about the level of
the head, the shuttle
travelling straight or flat
over the net.

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 Shot is done with the
Smash stroke above the head,
the shuttle travelling
down with power and
speed. It is considered
one of the most powerful
attacks in badminton.

Legend:
1. DEFENSIVE CLEAR 5. NET DROP/SHOT
2. ATTACKING CLEAR 6. DRIVE
3. LOB 7. SMASH
4. DROP

Figure 1: Drop of ball in badminton strokes or hits

Serving
Serving is how you start the rally. Someone must hit the shuttle first! To
prevent the server gaining an overwhelming advantage, there are special restrictions
placed on serving that do not apply during the rest of the rally.

How to serve

In badminton, the serve must be hit in an upwards direction, with an

underarm hitting action. You are not allowed to play a tennis style serve.
The main rule here is that when you hit the shuttle, it must be below your
waist. To be exact, the rules define this to be a height level with the lowest part of
your ribcage. In other words, you can serve from a bit higher than the top of your
shorts, but not much.

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Kinds of Serves
1. High and deep
o Hold the head of the shuttlecock with its head facing downwards so
that the shuttlecock will drop straight down.
o Stand sideways (the side of your body facing the net) and relax your
racquet arm (arm that is holding the racquet).
o Let go of the shuttlecock and swing your racquet arm upwards. As you
do this, twist your waist to the extent that your body faces the net.
Flick your wrist towards the direction you want the shuttle to land
(Flick your wrist upwards, so that the shuttlecock will fly high).
o Your back leg should lift naturally with your toes touching the ground.

2. Low and short

 Hold the feather of the shuttlecock with the head of the shuttlecock
facing downwards.
 Position the racquet behind the shuttlecock.
 Step slightly forward with your right or left leg if you are right- handed
or left- handed.
 As you let go of the shuttlecock, flick your racquet lightly while
pushing your thumb forward towards the direction you want the
shuttle to land. The power comes mainly from the push of your thumb
and the slight flick of your wrist.

3. Drive or flick
Quick snap of the wrist in the backhand grip with the racket held
directly in front of the body. The shuttlecock travels in a direct line at
the receiver.

Simple Safety Precautions

1. Do some warm-up and stretching exercises.
2. Wear proper attire.
3. There should be enough space in the play area.
4. Do Cool Down activities.

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 What’s More

In this activity, you are going to execute and apply the skills that you have
learned from this lesson. Are you ready? Remember, you must do simple stretching
and warm-up activities before starting and cool down exercises should be done after
the activity to prevent injury.

Activity 1: Solo-Practice-Shot Drill

Equipment/Materials:
Pair of rubber shoes (It is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to provide
better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury.)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock

Directions: To help you feel comfortable with a racket and to improve your hand-eye
coordination, let’s begin with the solo rally drill.

Grab your racket and practice volleying a shuttlecock, hitting it about

three feet high in the air, for 30 seconds.

First, you do the drill with your palm facing up, then with your palm
facing down, and finally alternating palm-up and palm-down with each hit.
Count the number of successful hits; then, record it in your activity notebook.

Follow-up Activity:

Directions: In your activity notebook, write your answers to the following questions:

1. How many hits did you make? Were you able to complete 30 seconds without
shuttle touching the floor? If not, why?

2. How did the drill help improve your hand and eye coordination?

Activity 2: Pair-Rally Drill

The pair-rally drill will continue to help you build coordination and improve
reaction time.

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Materials/Equipment:
Pair of rubber shoes (it is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to
provide better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock
Procedure:
1. Before doing this activity, do some stretching exercises to prevent injury.
2. Ask one of your family members to play with you.
3. Stand about five feet away from each other.
4. Practice volleying the shuttle back and forth. Start by practicing the
forehand, then, the backhand.
5. Keep track of the number of volleys you have successfully completed in a
row and continuously try to beat your own score.
6. You can ask assistance from your family members or friends about the
activity if necessary.
7. Do cool down exercises after the activity.

Note:
 You can make your own improvised materials if pieces of
equipment are not available in your area.
 Your facilitator will assess your performances based on your
report activity log.

Additional Activities

Look back on Activity 1: Solo-Practice-Shot Drill and Activity 2: Pair- Rally

Drill. This time, try to hit the shuttlecock with your forehand and backhand
alternately. Count the number of successful hits then, record it in your activity
notebook.

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 Lesson

2 Basic Skills in Badminton

What’s In
Activity 1. Solo-Practice-Shot Drill 2
Equipment/Materials:
Pair of rubber shoes (It is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to
provide better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury.)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock

Directions: Practice your forehand and backhand strokes like the Solo- Practice-
Shot Drill for five minutes. This time, add an alternating forehand and backhand
variation. Don’t forget to do your warm-up and cool down exercises.

What’s More

Activity 1. Practice Serve

Equipment/Materials:
Pair of rubber shoes (It is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to
provide better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury.)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock
Improvised net
Directions: Ask a family member to help you practice your badminton serve for 10
minutes. Use an improvised net like clothesline or by tying strings to upright poles
or sticks. Record the number of your successful attempts in your activity notebook.
Activity 2. Badminton Stroke Drill
Equipment/Materials:
Pair of rubber shoes (It is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to
provide better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury.)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock
Improvised net (clothesline or strings tied to poles or sticks)

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Directions: With a family member, do the following drills. Copy the scorecard
below in your activity notebook and record your scores.
Clear and Drive Drill. Try to do clear strokes as your drill partner drives the
shuttlecock back to you. Record how many successful strokes you have done. Then,
change strokes. You will do drive stroke while your partner clears the shuttlecock
to you. Do not forget to record your successful hits. Do this drill for 10 minutes.

A. Smash and Lob. For 10 minutes, do the same as Drill A. This time, use the
combination of Smash and Lob strokes. How many successful hits do you get?

Badminton Stroke Drill Scorecard

A. Clear and Drive Drill Clear Drive
Successful Hits

B. Smash and Lob Drill Smash Lob

Successful Hits

Activity 3. Practice Rally

Equipment/Materials:

Pair of rubber shoes (It is highly suggested that you wear rubber shoes to
provide better protection to your feet and minimize the chance of injury.)
Badminton racket
Shuttlecock
Improvised net (clothesline or strings tied to poles or sticks)
Vacant space for playing area
Directions: Have an enjoyable practice game of badminton with your drill partner
applying all the strokes that you have learned in our lessons. You do not have to
keep scores, but it is recommended to record the number of successful hits for each
stroke you have performed in your activity notebook. Use the scorecard and rubrics
below to rate your performances.

Practice Rally Scorecard

Strokes Successful Hits Levels of Performance
Serve
Clear
Drive
Smash
Lob

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 Rubrics of your daily performances

1-5 times Low performance

6-10 times Average performance

More than 10 times High performance

Additional Activities

Activity 1: Family Tournament

Have a family badminton tournament. A member of the family must play with
every other member. Make an agreement on the number of points to win (usually 21)
and record the results of every game in your activity notebook. Take pictures (Please
print if you can.) and share your experiences by writing a short essay about it also
in your activity notebook.

Get ready with your rackets, play and enjoy.

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 Lesson
Nature and Background
3 of Table Tennis
Table tennis is a sport played by two players opposing each other. Let’s take
a look about the nature and background and the basic skills in playing this sport.

What’s In

This phase of the lesson will help you recall the previous topic and will guide
you in understanding the next lesson. Answer the activity below to check your
knowledge.

Activity 1: What Am I?
Directions: Read the following statements below and figure out the dual sports as
described in each statement. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1. I am a screen that separates the court of badminton. What am I?

2. I am the proper way of holding the racket of badminton.
What am I?

3. I am a sport played with shuttlecock over a net using a

racket. What am I?
4. I have a feather in which players hit and smash in playing
badminton. What am I?
5. I am important in playing dual sports because I need to be
flexible and keep my balance to hit the shuttle or ball. What am I?

What’s New

In this phase of the lesson, you will check your prior knowledge on the next
topic which is about the nature and background as well as the execution of the
skills involved in playing the table tennis.

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Activity 1: Guess the Maze!
There are pictures and jumbled letters about table tennis in each box. Study
the picture and re-arrange the letters to form a word to reveal the name of the picture.
This will unlock your knowledge to give you an insight about the lesson. Write your
answers in your activity notebook.

GRIP EQUIPMENT

2.REHADFO

START

3.HANCABD 1.EKTARC

FOOTWORK STRIKES

6.ROSEVERC 5.VEICERE

YOU ARE
NOW
READY TO

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 What is It

Activity 1. Let’s Learn It!

Participating in sports gives a lot of benefits to our health. Getting involved in
different sports may depend on the interests of an individual. Sometimes we refuse
to join sports because of lack of knowledge.
One of the sports that is fun to play is table tennis. This lesson will help and
guide you on how to play the table tennis since it will discuss the nature and
background of this sport and the proper way of playing it.

Nature and Background of Table Tennis

Table tennis originated from England early before the 20th century. It was
played using improvised equipment and was developed after lawn tennis had become
a popular sport. Table tennis is considered one of the most widespread racket sports
in the world. This sport is played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a
net placed in the middle. Its former name is ping-pong and is played with the same
game principles as those of lawn tennis. This sport aims to score a point by hitting
the ball using a racket over the net so it bounces down at the opponent’s court in
such a way that he or she may not reach it and return it perfectly.

Table tennis is governed by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

The rules of this sport are different for singles and doubles especially in terms of
serving and receiving. The player who first reaches 11 points and at least 2 points
ahead of the score in the game will be declared as the winner. Table tennis can also
be played by players in a wheelchair but with some modifications in the rules. The
matches for this game include singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Equipment Used in Table Tennis

Racket Table and Table Tennis Ball Table and Net

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 Basic Grips in Table Tennis

Forehand Grip

It is done by placing the thumb and

pointing the finger on opposite sides of the
blade, at the top of the handle. The rest of
the fingers are wrapped around the handle.

Backhand Grip

It is done by placing the thumb and

pointing the finger on the blade. The middle
finger rests on the opposite side together
with the rest of the fingers.

Basic Table Tennis Hits

Receive Serve It is a stroke that starts a rally

which can be done either in the
forehand or backhand side.

Receive It is a stroke to respond to a serve.

Serve

Push It is a short stroke wherein the

Push racket is moved in a slight
horizontal plane, striking the ball
at the bottom portion of the racket.

It is a stroke wherein the racket is

Drive moved forward and upward at an
angle, striking the ball to impart
fast forward spinning motion.

Drive

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 It is a stroke wherein the racket is
Block positioned slightly vertical, striking
the ball at the bottom portion of the
racket making the ball travel
straight.

Basic Table Tennis Footwork

Basic Sideways

This is the most common footwork in

table tennis. It is done when you are in a
ready position and going to hit the ball
sideways with a bit of a jump or sidestep
either left and right side in forehand or
backhand stroke.

In and Out

This footwork is usually used to return

the ball to the opponent in short service
and short return. In doing this return,
move your body forward by stepping your
one foot closer to the table and hit the
ball. After hitting the ball, return to your
ready position.

Crossover

This footwork is used to return the ball

faster when it is coming out too wide from
your forehand stroke. It is a running
motion that is usually done by cross over
wide left leg to the right side to hit the ball
in a forehand stroke at a fast pace (right-
handed player).

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Let’s Get Ready!

In this activity, you are going to execute the skills involved in table tennis.
Practice the skills to improve your performance in this game.
Materials/Equipment:
Pen
Activity record sheet
Sports equipment needed in table tennis

Procedure:
1. Before doing this activity, do some stretching exercises to prevent injury.
2. You can ask assistance from your family members or friends about the
activity if necessary.

3. Perform the different table tennis techniques suggested in the

activity log.
4. Write how many repetitions you had made before you mastered the
different techniques and then, rate it based on the rubrics.
5. Do cool down exercises after the activity.

Note:
 You can make improvised materials if the equipment is not
available in your area as a rectangular dining table, wooden
racket, long stick for the net, and more.
 Your facilitator will assess your performances based on your
reported activity log.

ACTIVITY LOG

Number Number Number

of of times of
GRIP times Rate FOOTWORK before STRIKES times
before you Rate before Rate
you master you
master the master
the footwork. the
basic basic
grips strikes.

Forehand Basic Serve

Sideways
Backhand In and Out Receive

Crossover Push

Drive

Block

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 Rubrics of your performances

1-3 times before you master Excellent

the skills
4-7 times before you master Better
the skills
8 and above before you Good
master the skills

Follow-up Activity:
Directions: In your activity notebook, write your answers to the following questions:

1. What did you observe in your performance while doing the activity?

2. Based on the results of your activity log, which activities did you find
difficult or easy to execute? State your answer.

Additional Activities

Activity: Play with Me!

Directions: To improve your skills in table tennis, you can play with your family
members or friends during your leisure time. In your activity notebook, copy and
use the game card below to record how many times you win and lose the game.

Number of Number of Number of Remarks

games loses wins
TABLE TENNIS
GAME CARD

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 Lesson

4 Basic Skills in Table Tennis

Table tennis is one of the active recreations you can enjoy playing during
leisure time. That is why the previous lesson has taught you the skills involved in
this sport. After learning the nature and background and the basic skills of table
tennis, you can now play it with your family members and friends.

What’s In

Activity 1: Tell Me my Name!

Choose the letter of the name of each picture below from the given choices in
the box. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1.

A. Backhand Grip B. Forehand Grip C. Handshake Grip

2.

A. Backhand Grip B. Forehand Grip C. Handshake Grip

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3.

A. Drive B. Receive C. Serve

4.

A. Basic Sideways B. Crossover C. In and Out

5.

A. Basic Sideways B. Crossover C. In and Out

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Get Some Drill!

In this activity, you are going to do the following table tennis drills as
suggested below.

Procedure:
1. Prepare yourself and wear comfortable clothes so that you can
move easily while doing these drills.
2. Do some stretching exercises before doing this activity to prevent
injury.
3. Ask one family member or friend to assist you in performing the
drills.
4. After doing the drills, do cool down exercises.

Table Tennis Drills:

Drill 1. Forehand and Backhand Attack

In 3 minutes, do the basic sideways footwork while holding

the racket and waving in a forehand position like hitting the
ball. Do the same repetition in backhand position to familiarize
the consistency of your backhand.

Drill 2. Serve and Receive Drill

Practice the serve and receive hits until you master the
strokes.

Drill 3. Push and Drive Drill

With the help of your family member or friend, execute the

push and drive strokes to master the stances.

Drill 4. Blocking Drill

Blocking is one of the hardest strokes in table tennis. Practice

the backhand and forehand blocking with the help of your
partner until you learn it.

Drill 5. Footwork Drill

Execute the three basic footwork until you familiarize it.

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Follow-up Activity:

Share your ideas about the following questions. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.

1. What did you observe in your performance while doing the activity?

2. What drill did you find difficult or easy to execute? State your answer.

Activity 2: Play It!

In this activity, you are now going to play table tennis with your family
members or friends. Choose at least three of them whom you can play with.

Procedure:
1. Before doing this activity, do some stretching exercises to prevent injury.
2. Play table tennis with at least three family members or friends.
3. Record your score using the Game Card.
4. Do cool down exercises after the activity.

GAME CARD
Name:
Opponents’ Name:
1st Game:
2nd Game:
3rd Game:

First Game Second Game Third Game

Your Score Opponent’s Your Score Opponent’s Your Score Opponent’s
Score Score Score

Put checkmark: Put checkmark: Put checkmark:

WIN LOSE WIN LOSE WIN LOSE

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Processing Question:
1. Did you enjoy playing table tennis? What circumstances did you
experience while playing it? State your answer.

What I Have Learned

Activity: My Message!

Now that you already know the nature and background along with the
different hits and strokes in playing badminton and table tennis, your next task is
to write your thoughts on the given acronym. Write this acronym and your answers
in your activity notebook.

D-
U-
A-
L-

S-
P-
O-
R-
T-
S -

Your knowledge on this activity is important as it will serve as your learning

feedback on this topic. Your facilitator will give his/her assessment after you submit
your answers.

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 What I Can Do

Activity: How I Use It!

As we all know, we move every day even upon waking up, while fixing our bed,
or taking a bath, and many more until we get to sleep at night. This time, how will
you apply the different hits and strokes of dual sports that you have learned to your
daily living? In your activity notebook, write 10 activities or daily routine where you
think you can apply the basic skills in dual sports that you have learned.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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 Assessment

Activity: It’s T and F!

Carefully read the statements below which describe the different hits and
strokes in playing dual sports. In your activity notebook, write T if you think that
the statement is TRUE and F if you think it is FALSE.

1. Badminton is a net game played on a rectangular court

where opponents volley a shuttlecock over a net using
a racket.
2. In table tennis, it is allowed to hit the shuttle twice.
3. The shuttlecock is one of the pieces of equipment used in playing
table tennis.
4. In table tennis, you will earn a point when the ball is not
hit by the opponent.
5. Playing badminton can only be played by one person
at a time.
6. In table tennis, when the ball strikes at the edge of the table,
it will be counted as a point to your score if the opponent
hits the ball back to your court.
7. It is not necessary to learn footwork in table tennis.
8. In badminton, the play will not continue if a player touches the net
with the body or the racket.
9. The height of the net in badminton is the same for women as it is for
men.
10. Table tennis can be played by three persons in one game.
11. The aim of playing badminton is to score points by landing the
shuttlecock at the opponent’s court.
12. You can use a tennis ball in playing badminton as an alternative for
shuttlecock.
13. Badminton can be played in doubles only.
14. Serve is a stroke in table tennis as a response to a receive.
15. Hitting as many as you can per side is allowed during the playing of
badminton or table tennis.

Additional Activities

Continue to play the dual sports (badminton or table tennis) that you like to
play with your family members or friends during your leisure time.

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