MATP Coaching Guide - Special Olympics
MATP Coaching Guide - Special Olympics
MATP Coaching Guide - Special Olympics
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<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> Motor Activities Training Program<br />
<strong>Coaching</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Possible Modifications for the Motor Activity Training Program Badminton Strike Activity<br />
Suspend a balloon, nerf ball, or fluffball to teach strike<br />
Use adaptive devices to assist athlete with holding racquet<br />
Adjust height of suspended shuttle cock to athlete s needs<br />
Vary the size and color of shuttle cock as needed<br />
Modify size and length of racquet as needed (i.e. extend length of the shaft if the shuttle cock is coming to close<br />
to the athlete s body)<br />
Modify distance to shuttle cock<br />
Attach a small bell to the inside of the suspended shuttlecock so the athlete hears a bell ring when he/she strikes<br />
the shuttlecock.<br />
Safety Precautions<br />
Ensure athlete maintains a balanced position<br />
Avoid being hit when athlete attempts to strike the shuttle cock<br />
Ensure that the returning shuttle cock does not hit the athlete<br />
<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong>: <strong>MATP</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>- December 2005 69
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