Badminton drills · Front-court movement · Beginner · ~5 min

Shuttle relay race

Fun movement game: lunge, pick up, carry and place shuttles. Builds footwork habits without feeling like drills.

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Setup

A line of cones 2 m apart with shuttles at the far end; one or more players (parents can race too).

Step by step

1. On "go", run or chasse to the shuttles, lunge to pick one up (racket foot forward).
2. Bring it back and place it on the start cone.
3. Repeat until all shuttles are moved; time it or race.

Success criteria

Good lunges at every pickup and a smile.

Common mistakes

• Bending the back instead of lunging
• Racing into falls

Easier version

This is a child-first game; shorter distances for under-8s.

Advanced version

Add side shuffles between cones; race your child with a handicap.

Progression

Add chasse or backward segments.

Safety

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

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