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Grades 6-8
Radical Racquets II
Unit 12; Week 23

Equipment need for this week: Racquets, small Fluffilos, birdies, and hoops

Unit developed by Stacy Sharp, 2006.

Tandalay Assessment Standards for Unit 12 (weeks 23-24): Racquets

1. Unit 12 Skills:
   1. Strikes a ball with a paddle or racquet using mature motor patterns (NASPE Benchmark for Sixth Grade).
   2. Continuously strikes a ball to a wall, or a partner, with a paddle or racquet, using forehand and backhand strokes (NASPE Benchmark for Sixth Grade).
   3. Places the ball away from an opponent during a badminton rally (revised NASPE Standard 1).
   4. Returns to base position on badminton court following a drop shot (NASPE Standard 1).
2. States the biomechanical reason to extend the elbow in striking skills (i.e., increase radius of rotation to increase the force imparted to the ball) (NASPE Standard 2).
3. Abides by the decisions of the officials, accepts the outcome of the game, and shows appreciation for participants (CA Standard, Grade 8, 5.1).
4. Resolves interpersonal conflicts with a sensitivity to the rights and feelings of others (NASPE Standard 5).
5. Newsletter topic/written assessment: Identifies ways to increase physical activity in routine daily activities (CA Standard 4, grade eight, 4.3).