Build a House
Team serving challenge where successful serves help build a 'house' by joining catchers in a target area
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About This Activity
Team serving challenge where successful serves help build a 'house' by joining catchers in a target area
Quick Info
moderate
20
Large hall or court area, minimum 20m x 15m for multiple teams
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
12-16 per team for house boundaries
Shuttlecocks
3-4 per team
Rackets
1 per student
Nets (for advanced version)
1 per team
Nets
As needed
Badminton Rackets
As needed
Cones
12-16 per team area
Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Serving
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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