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Gopher Rainbow G1000 Twin-Shaft Steel Badminton Racquets

Our strongest steel badminton racquets now in Rainbow colors!
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With Rainbow colors, organizing badminton practice and games has never been easier! Inviting colors and great hand feel, combined with the superior durability of a twin-shaft design makes learning the game and developing core skills easy for beginners.

Features

  • 26”L Frame
  • Tempered-Steel Construction
  • Braided-Nylon or Coated-Steel String Options
  • 5.0 or 5.7 oz

Exceptional Durability

Tempered-steel twin shafts work together to form an immensely durable construction that’ll last for years. A choice of braided-nylon or coated-steel strings adds to durability and brings the heft of racquets up to 5.0 and 5.7 oz, respectively, for noticeable resilience with each swing. 26”L frame and oval head are the perfect fit for students ages 11 and up.

Color Coordination

Rainbow colors allow teachers to organize equipment and coordinate activities, such as color-coded skill stations. Bright colors also create a fun atmosphere, encouraging shy players to participate.

Racquet with braided-nylon strings is 5 oz and racquet with coated-steel strings is 5.7 oz.

Badminton Activity Ideas with Gopher Rainbow® G1000™ Twin-Shaft Steel Racquets

The objective of these activities is to use the Gopher Rainbow® G1000™ Twin-Shaft Steel Racquets to teach students various fundamental movement skills. Each activity is designed to help students improve coordination, agility, and manipulative skills like striking and catching. The durable twin-shaft design and ergonomic grip make these racquets ideal for students of all ages and abilities.

1. Birdie Bash Bonanza: Students form pairs and use the Gopher Rainbow® G1000™ racquets to see how many times they can rally a shuttlecock back and forth. This activity improves striking and hand-eye coordination. Each pair competes to break their own record while maintaining control and accuracy.

2. Rainbow Relay Racquet Run: Students run through an obstacle course while balancing a shuttlecock on their G1000™ racquets. This teaches balance, agility, and control. They must navigate the cones without dropping the shuttlecock.

3. Twin-Shaft Tap Dance: In this activity, students tap the shuttlecock lightly in the air with their G1000™ racquets without letting it hit the ground. This helps students develop hand-eye coordination and reaction speed.

4. Shuttle Shuffle Showdown: Students stand in a large circle, using their G1000™ racquets to strike a shuttlecock to each other. If a student misses, they do a quick physical activity like jumping jacks before rejoining the circle. This game reinforces agility and quick reflexes.

5. High-Low Shuttle Control: Students work on striking a shuttlecock alternately high and low using their G1000™ racquets, forcing them to adjust their movement and technique. This teaches versatility and body control in manipulating the shuttlecock.

6. Racquet Hoop Challenge: Students try to hit shuttlecocks through hoops positioned at different heights. This game focuses on precision, striking accuracy, and coordination.

7. Racquet Reaction Rumble: Students stand in a circle, passing a shuttlecock around the group by striking it with their G1000™ racquet. If the shuttlecock drops, the student responsible must perform a quick reaction drill before rejoining the game. This game promotes quick reflexes and concentration.

8. King of the Court: Students rotate through quick matches, with the winner of each round staying on the court. The goal is to win consecutive games while challengers rotate in.

9. Points for Placement: Divide the court into zones, assigning different point values to each. Players score extra points for landing the shuttlecock in specific high-value zones, encouraging strategic shot selection.

10. Badminton Blitz: Play a game with a short time limit (e.g., 2 minutes per match). Players must score as many points as possible in the allotted time, making the game fast-paced and intense.

11. Shadowing Singles: One player leads while their opponent must mimic every movement exactly. Points are scored if the opponent fails to mirror the leader’s movements.

12. Doubles Rally Race: In this doubles game, each pair tries to achieve the highest number of continuous hits without the shuttlecock touching the ground. The team with the longest rally wins.

13. Short-Court Showdown: Students play badminton on a shortened court, which forces them to focus on accuracy and net play. Reducing the court size challenges players' finesse and control.

14. Time-Out Turbo Rally: After every 5 minutes of gameplay, the teacher calls for a ""turbo rally,"" where every point scored is worth double. Players scramble to win as many turbo points as possible in the time limit.

15. Drop Shot Duel: Players can only score points by successfully executing a drop shot (a soft shot that lands just over the net). This game emphasizes finesse and careful shot selection.