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NAYSI Activity Tip
May 27, 2001
No. 2
Blanket Badminton
Players (2 to 4) hold onto one towel or blanket and pop a volleyball or other soft ball back and forth over a badminton net as in tennis or volleyball. The blanket team must catch the ball in the air and then pop it over the net. Players must pass the ball from where they catch it. They many not run or carry the ball toward the net.
This game can be played in the back yard, at the beach or at any gathering of playful people.
Variations: The number of players can range from 2 to 8 or 10 depending on the size of the towel or blanket and court. Blanket teams can pop the ball into the air to make a pass to themselves. Play the game on a volleyball court or a tennis court. To add more excitement on hard court surfaces, allow the ball to bounce once before catching it.
Teaching tip: Practice the popping skill by having teams pop the ball into the air and catch it. Then work in pairs by passing the ball back and forth. Once a little skill has been developed, add in the scoring system of your choice.
