Cat in the Middle
Titre 1
-Objectif:
Titre 1
Two players hit continuous clears to each other that are high and deep enough to avoid the cat from intercepting the bird.
-Aptitudes motrices fondamentales:
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Manipulative Send
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Strike
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-Liste d'équipement:
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Each player has a badminton racquet (the cat in the middle could also use a pool noodle to make things safer), 1 bird per group of players
-Lien d'équipement:
-Mise en place:
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Use no net and have the “cat” stand between the short-service lines.
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The other 2 players stand on either side of the court.
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Use a long narrow (half) court.
-Instructions:
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One player serves an underhand clear to begin pay.
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The cat tries to catch the bird while the 2 other players hit the bird over the cat.
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When the cat intercepts the bird or a player makes a hit that goes out-of-bounds, the errant player changes places with the cat.
-Questions et notes:
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Safety considerations:
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To avoid players striking each other with the racquet provide the cat with a pool noodle, or provide a safety line 1 metre back from the short service line that players may not enter with their bodies.
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Instructional tips:
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Encourage players to hit long and high clears.
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Variations:
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Cat Badminton:
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Regular badminton rules but replacing the net with a cat(s) in the middle–between the two short-service lines.
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The cat cannot intercept the serve (serve must go over imaginary net).
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No drive shots or smashes permitted (for the safety of the cat) and bird must land behind the short service line.
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Whoever losses the rally changes place with the cat(s).
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As a cool-down
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Would work great as a cool-down as is.
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