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• Net games are sports played across a net where players send an object over the net into the opponent's court, such as badminton, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball.
• The basic objective in a net game rally is to win the point by placing the ball or shuttle in-bounds so the opponent cannot return it legally.
• A rally begins with a legal serve and ends when the object lands out, fails to clear the net, is not returned legally, or a fault is committed.
• A shot that lands on or inside a boundary line is in; a shot that lands completely outside the boundary is out.
• Common faults include failing to clear the net, serving illegally, or touching the net or posts during play.
• Safe participation requires checking space before swinging, controlling racket/arm speed near others, and using appropriate footwear.
• The ready position is a balanced stance with feet shoulder-width apart, knees flexed, weight on the balls of the feet, and eyes tracking the ball or shuttle.
• The split step is a small two-footed hop timed with the opponent's strike that loads both legs for a faster first step in any direction.
• The side step (lateral shuffle) moves the body sideways while keeping hips and shoulders stable, maintaining balance and control.
• The recovery step is the movement that returns a player to a central base position after a shot to prepare for the next ball or shuttle.
• A forehand stroke uses the palm-facing direction with a relaxed grip and contacts the object slightly in front of the body to guide it over the net with control.
• A backhand stroke uses the back of the hand leading, with an adjusted grip and shoulder turn, contacting in front of the non-dominant hip for accuracy.
• A serve legally initiates play.
• In doubles, clear communication ("mine," "yours," and "leave") prevents collisions and confusion and supports shared coverage of width and depth.
• In doubles, effective positioning balances coverage (for example, one player closer to the net and one deeper when attacking, or side-by-side when under pressure) to protect vulnerable spaces.
• Respectful play includes honest line calls, adherence to rules and officials' decisions, and encouragement of others.

• Identify at least three net games and state the core rally objective in one clear sentence for each.
• Demonstrate a ready position and execute a split step just before the opponent strikes, landing on the balls of both feet and accelerating into the first step.
• Move laterally using controlled side steps to track the ball or shuttle, keeping hips stable, head up, and avoiding crossing feet until a chase is required.
• Execute a recovery step immediately after each shot, returning to a base position that best covers likely angles of return.
• Perform a basic forehand with an appropriate grip and contact point in front of the body, sending the object over the net to a chosen target with moderate pace and clear net clearance.
• Perform a basic backhand with an adjusted grip and shoulder turn, directing the object over the net into court with sufficient height and depth to allow recovery.
• Serve legally from the correct position with a smooth action, sending the object over the net into the correct service area with consistent placement.
• Select shots based on opponent positioning by aiming to open space or their weaker side, varying direction and depth to disrupt rhythm while maintaining high consistency.
• Communicate in doubles using clear verbal and non-verbal cues ("mine," "yours," and hand signals), adjust spacing to avoid collisions, and cover both width and depth as a pair.
• Apply rules and safety routines in structured play by making fair line calls, keeping simple score, and stopping or restarting play appropriately if a safety issue occurs.