Badminton drills · Serving accuracy · Beginner · ~4 min

Target bucket game

Fun accuracy practice: serve or hit shuttles into buckets, hoops or onto towels for points.

Setup

Place 3 targets at different distances (1 point near, 2 middle, 3 far). Over a net, rope or line.

Step by step

1. Serve or hit from a hand drop toward a target.
2. Score points for landings; keep a family scoreboard.
3. Move targets as skills improve.

Success criteria

Beat your previous score.

Common mistakes

• Targets too far (frustrating)

Easier version

Throw first, then use the racket; stand close.

Advanced version

Play against the child with a handicap (smaller targets for the adult).

Progression

Move targets further or make them smaller.

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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