Reach and Recover Challenge
Dynamic warm-up where students reach out to collect objects and return to centre position, developing court movement patterns
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About This Activity
Dynamic warm-up where students reach out to collect objects and return to centre position, developing court movement patterns
Quick Info
moderate
20
Sports hall or outdoor area, 4m x 4m per pair minimum
Equipment Required
Shuttlecocks or bean bags
6-8 per pair
Timer/stopwatch
1
Balls
As needed
Timer
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Energizing
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Court Movement
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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