There is a strong belief that teachers' in-depth content knowledge is key for effective teaching. Teachers who possess specialized content knowledge uniquely needed for teaching are capable of appropriately selecting, sequencing, representing and adapting content applicable for students with different learning needs. Beyond teachers' content knowledge, incorporating a distinct instructional approach that encompasses specific teaching processes backed by research into existing teaching practices is necessary to create unique and effective learning environments. The purpose of this article is to guide physical education teachers in the design of meaningful instructional tasks, as well as represent the tasks in effective ways for teaching badminton using three principles of the play practice approach.