SAQ Compass Challenge
Partners use compass directions to guide explosive multi-directional movements with racket control
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About This Activity
Partners use compass directions to guide explosive multi-directional movements with racket control
Quick Info
high
20
Large hall or outdoor area, minimum 20m x 15m
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
8 per pair (minimum 4 per pair)
Rackets (if using equipment version)
1 per student
Cones
As needed
Rackets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Rallying
Speed
Agility
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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