PlaySport - Activity Details

Balloonminton

Tactical Focus(es) and

Skills:
Manipulation (Striking)

Players face each other on opposite sides of the

line.
One player hits balloon across the line to the other
player.
Balloon must cross the line at waist height or
higher; if not, a reserve takes place.
Play continues until balloon hits the ground and
point is scored.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
1. Activity Type: Easy
- Select a Category -
2. Select Activity: Cross-legged Balloonminton: Players sit cross
legged on the floor and hit balloon back and forth,
None without lifting off the floor. Define a small playing
surface with ability-appropriate sidelines. How would you rate this activity?

Doubles Badminton: Two players per side. Play 1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4.
Advanced Search with a net at badminton-level height. Increase Excellent
number of players per side. Can be played
cooperatively (e.g. continuous rally) or
competitively (e.g. baloon hits the ground).
Participant Grouping Playing Area
Partners. Gymnasium
Outdoors

Players face each other on opposite sides of the Equipment

line and a short distance apart. Balloons: unlimited Participant Reflection
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, How can you
Players catch the balloon before hitting to the
paper, wiffle gator): decrease your
opposite side of the line.
beach balls (optional) opponents chances
The balloon can touch the ground once before it is of scoring?
caught.
How can you increase
Use large, bright coloured balloons. Teaching Tips
your chances of
Watching the scoring?
Throw the balloon against the wall and catch it.
movement of an
Players can throw the balloon with two hands to opponent.
their partner.
Being in a position to
return the shot.

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