Rally and Return Competition
A competitive racket sport game progressing from cooperative rallies to tactical point-scoring, emphasising shot placement and court positioning.
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About This Activity
A competitive racket sport game progressing from cooperative rallies to tactical point-scoring, emphasising shot placement and court positioning.
Quick Info
20 mins
high
24
40m x 30m for 6 courts
Equipment Required
Rackets
1 per student (30)
Shuttlecocks
15 plus spares (25)
Nets
6 courts worth
Court markers
36 cones/markers
Scorecards
15 cards
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Court Movement
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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