Racquet sports rubrics

H. Raymond Allen, 2004

Badminton Long Serve

1. Stance Handshake with the racket Pinch the shuttlecock Feet shoulder width, front foot open Sideways to the net

5. Performance ExpectationUse good form to serve a shuttlecock in fair territory into the deepest third of the opposing court, 75 percent of the time

4. Finish Racket head to ceiling Step through Face the net

3. Strike Pendulum swing Shift the weight Snap the wrist

2. Ready Elbow and racket high Bend the wrist Weight back

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Badminton Long Serve- Detailed Description -

1. Stance Grip the racket with a handshake grip and hold the

shuttlecock between the index finger and thumb in front of the forward foot

Stand with the back foot and shoulders parallel to the net, and the front foot at a 45-degree angle with the net with the feet near shoulder width

Stand with knees and waist slightly flexed, racket up

5. Performance ExpectationUse good form to serve a shuttlecock in fair territory into the deepest third of the opposing court, 75 percent of the time

4. Finish Continue the racket forward and up on an arc until the

racket is overhead and pointing over the opposite shoulder

Take a step with the back foot so the body is square to the net

3. Strike Swing the racket down and forward on an arc Shift the weight to the front foot as the racket comes

forward Keep the eyes focused on the shuttlecock Snap/rotate the wrist as the racket contacts the

shuttlecock

2. Ready Hold the shuttlecock below the hand in front of the body

and slightly in front of the stride foot Raise the racket with the elbow as high as the shoulder,

with the elbow and wrist flexed so the racket is over the head

Take a short stride toward the net while dropping the shuttlecock

Distribute the body weight primarily on the back foot

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Elbow & racket highBend the wristWeight back

HandshakePinch the shuttlecockFeet shoulder widthSideways to the netBend and flex

Pendulum swingShift the weight Snap the wrist

Racket head to the ceilingStep throughFace the net

CUES

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Badminton Long Serve - Common Errors -

Drop point too close to the body Shuttle cock is dropped too close to the body rather than

in on line with the front foot

Lazy wrist action The server fails to maintain a flexed wrist early in the swing,

which allows them to snap the wrist upon contact

Racket swings parallel to the floor The forearm swings parallel to the floor rather than an arced pathway

from front to back

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Tennis Serve

1. Ready ‘V’ on top Fingers Spread Angle the Body Hands Together

5. Performance ExpectationExecute a legal serve with correct form so the ball lands in the back third of the service court on over 50% of attempts when playing a tennis game


4. Finish Pull Down Flat Face Touch the Thigh

3. Strike Reach High to the Sky Swing the Shoulder Snap the Wrist

2. Toss Make a ‘W’ Weight Forward Point at the Ball Scratch Your Back Videos


Tennis Serve- Detailed Description -

1. Ready Grip the racket with the ‘V’ from the thumb and index

finger on top of the racket Hold the racket with the fingers vs in the palm Stand with the feet at a 45 degree angle to the baseline at

shoulder width Align the hips and shoulders with the intended target Position the hands in front of the body with the ball near

the racket throat

5. Performance ExpectationExecute a legal serve with correct form so the ball lands in the back third of the service court on over 50% of attempts when playing a tennis game


Make a ‘W’Scratch Your Back

Angle the BodyHands Together

Reach High to the SkySnap the Wrist

Pull DownFlat FaceTouch the Thigh

CUES

4. Finish Continue the racket forward, then down so the striking

side shoulder is pointing at the net and the racket hand is near the opposite hip

Keep the racket face parallel to the net

3. Strike Rotate the striking shoulder up and forward as the

striking arm extends The striking shoulder high, and the arm fully extended Flex the wrist on contact

2. Toss Drop both hands simultaneously, then up at the same

time Toss the ball by fully extending the arm, so the ball

would drop slightly in front of the front toe Flex the wrist and elbow of the striking arm as the ball is

tossed, to the racket is behind the back

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Tennis Serve - Common Errors -

Chest open before swinging Standing with the chest facing the target at the end of the

preparation phase, or wind-up This prevents the striker from using the torso to generate force and

puts undue strain on the anterior deltoid during the swing

Contacting the ball too low Failing to throw the ball high enough and reaching up for the ball so

the elbow is fully extended This makes it more difficult to strike the ball with velocity and have

it land in the service area


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Pickleball Forehand5. Performance Expectation

Use good form to return a ball tossed from the middle of the opposite court to the forehand side with correct form so it lands in fair territory at least 60% of the time


1. Ready Dominate hand on bottom Handshake grip Balls of the feet Hands up in front

4. Finish Tummy to Target Finish High Return to Ready

3. Strike Back to Front Elbow to Hip Twist Hips

2. Turn Turn Bend Point at the ball Make a “T” Videos


Pickleball Forehand- Detailed Description -

5. Performance ExpectationUse good form to return a ball tossed from the middle of the opposite court to the forehand side with correct form so it lands in fair territory at least 60% of the time


Turn RacketBendPoint at the BallMake a ‘T’

Front Hand BelowHandshake GripBalls of the FeetHands Up in Front

Back to FrontElbow to the Hip / Aim not wristsTwist the HipsUp and through

Tummy to TargetFinish HighWeight on Front Foot

CUES1. Ready

Hold the racket with the dominant hand at the base of the handle

Grip the racket so the “V” formed by thumb and index finger is on the top of the handle

Stand with feet at shoulder width, knees flexed and weight on the balls of he feet

Extend that arms comfortably with the hands at waist level and the racket heat pointing to the target

4. Finish Continue rotating the hips on contact Return the back foot to a point near parallel with the front foot Finish with the racket hand at eye level with racket face facing

the surface

3. Strike Take a short stride toward the target Rotate the hips as weight transfers to the front foot Swing the arm forward with the hand close to the body Continue racket up and through the ball upon contact Keep the eyes focused on the ball

2. Turn Turn facing the sideline in a square or slightly open stance Stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder width with

knees and waist flexed Point at the ball with the non-striking hand Extend the arms to the sides slightly with elbows slightly

flexed and racket perpendicular to the target

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Pickleball Forehand - Common Errors -


Correct Incorrect

Turning too late The player fails to turn the torso and pull the

striking hand back immediately, then go to the ball

This causes a ‘hurried’ stroke, so the player fails to have enough time to get the racket in proper position to the ball and use the body to generate force

Swinging the arm without the torso Fail to rotate hips and shoulders, so the stomach and

shoulders do not face the net upon contact The player loses potential velocity from the hips, the

player cannot see the ball make contact with the racket as well, and the swing tends to swing around the body rather than straight through the path of the ball

Dropping the racket head on contact


Pickleball Backhand

1. Ready Dominant hand on bottom Two hands on racket Balls of the feet Hands up in front

5. Performance ExpectationUse good form to return a ball tossed from the middle of the opposite court to the backhand side with correct form so it lands in fair territory at least 60% of the time


4. Finish Tummy to Target Weight on the front foot Finish High Return to Ready

3. Strike Step to the target Rotate the hips Hand straight forward Hit it out front

2. Turn Turn Rotate racket Look over your shoulder Hand low and close Aim with the base of the handle Videos


Pickleball Backhand- Detailed Description -

5. Performance ExpectationUse good form to return a ball tossed from the middle of the opposite court to the backhand side with correct form so it lands in fair territory at least 60% of the time


Turn Upper BodyPoint Racket BackLook Over ShoulderHand Low and CloseAim the Handle Base

Front Hand BelowTwo Hands on RacketBalls of the FeetHands up in Front

Step to the TargetRotate HipsArm not wrist

Tummy to TargetWeight on Front FootFinish High

CUES1. Ready

Hold the racket with the dominant hand at the base of the handle Grip the racket so the “V” formed by thumb and index finger is on

the top of the handle Stand with feet at shoulder width, knees flexed and weight on the

balls of he feet Hold the hands at waist level with the arms slightly flexed

4. Finish Continue to rotate the hips on contact Return the back foot to a point near parallel with the front foot Finish with the racket hand at eye level with racket face facing the

surface

3. Strike Take a short stride toward the target Rotate the hips and transfer the body weight to the front foot Swing the arm forward with the hand close to the body Continue up and through the ball upon contact Keep the eyes focused on the ball

2. Turn Turn facing the sideline in a square or slightly open stance so the

striking side shoulder points at the target Rotate the racket hand so the palm is facing towards… Stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder width with knees

and waist flexed Pull the racket back so the arm is nearly straight and striking hand

is close to the body and low, with the racket head pointing away from the target

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Pickleball Backhand - Common Errors -


Correct Incorrect

Turning too late The player fails to turn the torso and pull the striking

hand back immediately, then go to the ball This causes a ‘hurried’ stroke, so the player fails to have

enough time to get the racket in proper position to the ball and use the body to generate force

Swinging the arm without the torso The hips and shoulders fail to rotate as the player swings, so

the stomach and shoulders do not face the net upon contact The player loses potential velocity from the hips, the player

cannot see the ball make contact with the racket as well, and the swing tends to swing around the body rather than straight through the path of the ball

Dropping the racket head on contact

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