Badminton Battleships
Competitive 1v1 game where players use serves to hit opponent's 'ships' (targets) placed on their side of court, combining serving skills with tactical decision-making
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About This Activity
Competitive 1v1 game where players use serves to hit opponent's 'ships' (targets) placed on their side of court, combining serving skills with tactical decision-making
Quick Info
moderate
20
Full badminton court per 2 students (13.4m x 6.1m per court minimum)
Equipment Required
Badminton racquets
1 per student (30)
Shuttlecocks
2 per court plus spares (15-20 total)
Badminton nets
4-6 courts
Target ships (cones, hoops, or markers)
6-10 per court (30-60 total)
Badminton Rackets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Targets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Tennis
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Decision Making
Serving
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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