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Shuttlecock Flight Exploration

Students explore shuttlecock characteristics through handling, throwing, and comparing to familiar ball flight patterns

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About This Activity

Students explore shuttlecock characteristics through handling, throwing, and comparing to familiar ball flight patterns

Quick Info

low
20
15m x 10m minimum

Equipment Required

Shuttlecocks

1 per student

Target markers

6-8

Comparison balls

4-6

Balls

As needed

Markers

As needed

Game Balls

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 4

Suitable Sports

Badminton

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Throwing
Catching
Body Control

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather

Values

Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity