Build a House Serving Game
A team-based serving game where successful serves allow players to join catchers in a marked area until the whole team is together
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About This Activity
A team-based serving game where successful serves allow players to join catchers in a marked area until the whole team is together
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m minimum for 4-6 teams
Equipment Required
Cones
12 per team (48 for 4 teams) to mark squares
Shuttlecocks
1 per team plus spares
Badminton nets
1-2 for final progression
Rackets
1 per student
Badminton Rackets
1 per student
Balls
As needed
Nets
1-2 if available
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Agility
Coordination
Serving
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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