Prison Break Badminton
Elimination game where students must successfully return shots to stay in, with chance to return by catching others' mistakes
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About This Activity
Elimination game where students must successfully return shots to stay in, with chance to return by catching others' mistakes
Quick Info
high
25
Full badminton court or equivalent (13.4m x 6.1m minimum)
Equipment Required
Shuttlecocks or tennis balls
10-15
Rackets
1 per student
Net or barrier
1
Court boundary markers
8-10
Balls
As needed
Barriers
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Skills
Striking
Game Sense
Decision Making
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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