Half Court game with Shuttle & Racquet
Modifications and Scoring
Game/Task: 1 v.1 half court game Shuttle and racquet Students are encouraged to create open space in their opponent’s court by moving their shots to the back of the court. Once this is established the front of the court will be “open” and a scoring shot may be played. Conditions:
Suggestion:
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Diagram: (a) let’s
say “yellow” wins (b) “yellow”
now moves the two end cones 4-2 with a short play back - increasing his/her court size |
Organizational Points:
Consider: staggering all of the courts if there is enough gym space. |
Teaching Points: Ø Q. “How do you create open space in your opponents court?” A. “By moving him/her front and back.” Ø Q. “Where is it harder to score from?” A. “The back of the court.” Ø Q. “Why?” A. “Because the opponent is farther from the net.” Ø Q. “Then is it best to send your opponent to the back or the front?” A. “Back.” |
Modifications / Refinements / Progressions:
By modifying the individual halves of the court it is possible for two students with quite different abilities to challenge one another in a game situation. |