Gopher Performer Shuttlecocks

The natural cork head on these Performer shuttlecocks offer exceptional feel, great response, and overall excellent performance at a great value.

All-Around Ace

With a cork base and a durable nylon skirt, the Gopher Performer is a competition-worthy shuttlecock at a great value. It's easy to outfit the whole class with its top-notch trajectory and racquet rebound, as well as its high durability required for coaching students in an institutional setting. This shuttle features medium speed for well-rounded performance characteristics that allow for greater success for all levels and styles of play.

15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using Gopher Performer Shuttlecocks

The Gopher Performer Shuttlecocks are designed for exceptional flight consistency and durability, featuring a nylon skirt and a natural cork tip. Their high-performance design offers excellent control and a true flight path, making them ideal for teaching striking, tracking, and manipulative skills across various age levels. These shuttlecocks are perfect for both competitive play and innovative physical education activities that emphasize precision, agility, and fundamental movement development.

Below are 15 original activity ideas that use the Gopher Performer Shuttlecocks to teach essential fundamental movement skills in PE. Each activity can be adapted for both small and large groups, and they provide skill-building opportunities for elementary through high school students.

1. Cork Control Circuit: Set up stations where students must strike shuttlecocks into different-sized targets. Focuses on striking precision and body control.

2. High-Fly Hustle: Students strike the shuttlecock as high as possible, then sprint to catch it before it hits the floor. Builds striking power and quick reaction running.

3. Cork & Cone Countdown: Students strike shuttlecocks aiming to land them into cone openings from different distances. Develops aim and control.

4. Spin, Smash & Sprint: After spinning 360°, students perform a powerful overhead smash and sprint to catch the shuttlecock on the rebound. Encourages turning, power striking, and running.

5. Cork Catch Compass: Students move in four cardinal directions to catch shuttlecocks tossed from the center. Develops spatial awareness and quick reaction skills.

6. Cork Climb Launch: Students jump and strike shuttlecocks upward aiming for hanging targets or hoops. Develops vertical jump and directional striking.

7. Cork Toss Twist: After every shuttlecock toss, students perform a body twist before returning the next volley. Reinforces twisting and tracking coordination.

8. Shuttle Shock Showdown: Students strike shuttlecocks back and forth with increasing speed. Misses require the student to perform a movement (hop, squat, jump). Reinforces consistency and reaction.

9. Cork Compass Course: Set up directional zones marked by spots. Students strike the shuttlecock toward a called-out direction. Teaches directional control and quick adjustments.

10. Bounce & Balance Battle: Bounce a Performe Shuttlecock on a racquet while balancing on a foam block. Builds manipulative skill and static balance.

11. Cork Dash Duel: Two players compete to strike a shuttlecock into a central target from opposite ends. After striking, they dash to retrieve it. Combines power and speed.

12. Strike & Spin Challenge: Students alternate racquet strikes and 360° spins before the next tap. Builds coordination and rotational control.

13. Cork Taps & Tracks: Students must tap the shuttlecock continuously with minimal upward force while walking a figure-eight pattern through cones. Encourages striking accuracy and locomotor control.

14. Cork Catapult Chaos: Launch shuttlecocks from the racquet and try to land them into goals made from hoops. Builds manipulative power and targeting accuracy.

15. Performer Rally Royale: In small teams, students compete to keep the shuttlecock in the air for as long as possible using only racquets. Adds a twist every 10 hits (switch hands, hop, turn). Promotes teamwork, agility, and consistency.