Numbered Positions Movement Practice
Students practice efficient footwork patterns by moving from central ready position to numbered zones around a court area, focusing on starting, stopping, and recovery techniques
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About This Activity
Students practice efficient footwork patterns by moving from central ready position to numbered zones around a court area, focusing on starting, stopping, and recovery techniques
Quick Info
moderate
24
6 badminton courts or 6 marked areas of 10m x 6m each
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
48 (8 per court for 6 courts)
Number labels
48 (optional - for labelling positions)
Racquets (optional)
1 per student
Cones
As needed
Zone Labels
As needed
Racquets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Tennis
Basketball
Netball
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Differentiation
Skill Progression
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Speed
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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