The Impossible Feat
No matter how good you are at badminton, I think it is very unlikely that you will be able to hit three targets in six attempts. So I would like to offer you a challenge. If you think you have what it takes to beat the odds, prove me wrong!
What is Shoootle
Shoootle is a game that involves hitting shuttlecocks with a badminton racket into circular targets made of recycled shuttlecock tubes. It is quite versatile and can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors, either solo or with a group of friends.
Playing Shoootle has several benefits that can improve your physical and mental health, including:
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Hand-eye coordination & muscle memory
Shoootle requires a high level of hand-eye coordination, which has the potential to enhance your reflexes and develop your muscle memory. This, in turn, can lead to an improvement in your low serve. - 2
Stress relief
Playing Shoootle can be a fun and relaxing way to relieve stress and tension. - 3
Mental focus
Shoootle requires a great deal of concentration and focus, which can help improve your mental acuity and cognitive abilities. Players must learn to quiet their minds and focus their attention on the target, while remaining calm and centered. - 4
Socialization
Shoootle is a great social activity that can bring people together and help build new friendships after a game of badminton.
How To Play
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Get the equipment
You will require a Shoootle, shuttlecocks, and a badminton racket. Shoootle can either be mounted on a stand or hung against the wall. - 2
Setup the Shoootle
Shoootle should be hung or mounted at a height 1.60 meter from the ground to the center of the board. The hitting line, also known as the serve, should be marked 3.00 meter from the face of the Shoootle. - 3
Choose a game
There are many variations to the game you can play, such as 3-Hit, Semicircle, or Fullcircle. Choose one and familiarize yourself with the rules and scoring. You may also create your own games! - 4
Determine the order of play
Players can flip a coin or throw a shuttlecock to determine who goes first.
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Take turns hitting
Each player takes turns hitting six shuttlecocks at the Shoootle. Aim for the designated areas depending on the types of game you are playing. - 6
Calculate the score
Add up or subtract the points for each shuttlecock that landed in a designated tube. You may designate different points to each tube depending on the types of game you are playing. - 7
Continue hitting
Players continue to take turns hitting until someone reaches the target score, or until a predetermined number of rounds have been played. - 8
Win the game
The player who reaches the target score first or has the highest score at the end of the game wins.
FAQ
What is Shoootle made of?
Shoootle is primarily made of discarded shuttlecock tubes, which are assembled together to form a circular tube, and the edges are finished off with plastic tube caps.
Where can I buy a Shoootle?
Currently, I do not have any plans to commercialize Shoootle. My goal in creating this game is not only to promote Shoootle, but also to raise awareness of the "waste not" culture. However, if anyone is interested in commissioning me to make one, they are more than welcome to contact me.
How many tubes of shuttlecocks are required to make a Shoootle?
You'll need no less than 10 tubes of shuttlecocks and 74 tube caps to make a Shoootle with a diameter of 480 mm.
How can Shoootle help me perform better in badminton?
Shoootle's emphasis on correct racket gripping technique can be particularly beneficial for beginners, as it can lead to more accurate and precise serves. Additionally, playing Shoootle can also help improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time, which are important skills in badminton. By practicing and refining these skills in Shoootle, they can transfer over to badminton and potentially improve their performance.