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