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Shuttle Dash

Shuttle Dash is a fun and fast-paced game that focuses on agility, footwork, and hand-eye coordination. Players dash to hit the shuttlecock over a net, aiming to keep it in play and outmaneuver their opponents.

Both
Game
2, 4
Participants
9-13
Equipments
Outdoor, Indoor
Playground
Badminton
Sport

Equipment:

  1. Badminton rackets
  2. Shuttlecocks
  3. Net (optional)

How to play?

  1. Set up a playing area with a net if available, or mark boundaries for the playing space.
  2. Divide players into two teams (singles) or four teams (doubles) and position them on opposite sides of the net.
  3. Start the game by serving the shuttlecock to the opposing team’s side.
  4. Players use their rackets to hit the shuttlecock back and forth over the net, aiming to keep it in play.
  5. The shuttlecock must clear the net and land within the designated boundaries to be considered in play.
  6. Players can move freely within their respective sides to reach and hit the shuttlecock.
  7. If the shuttlecock touches the ground, goes out of bounds, or is hit beyond the boundaries, the opposing team earns a point.
  8. The team that reaches a predetermined score or wins the most rounds wins the game.

Conclusion

 Shuttle Dash is an exciting game that enhances agility, footwork, and hand-eye coordination in the context of badminton. It offers an opportunity for older children to engage in dynamic gameplay, showcasing their badminton skills while enjoying friendly competition. Shuttle Dash encourages strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and teamwork, making it an enjoyable addition to badminton training sessions or recreational play.

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