Long and Short Serve Tactical Challenge
Partners practice varied serving techniques while developing tactical awareness of court placement
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About This Activity
Partners practice varied serving techniques while developing tactical awareness of court placement
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum for full class
Equipment Required
Badminton Rackets
2 per pair (30+ total)
Shuttlecocks
6-8 per pair
Cones or markers
12-16
Nets or barriers
Optional but beneficial
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Barriers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Serving
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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