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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