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Feather Football can be played either as a competitive sport or as an entertaining game. When played as a game it encompasses many artistic flicks and kicks, the main aim being, to keep the ball (shuttlecock) up in the air, for as long as possible.
Popularity
A new sport/game steadily gaining in popularity. Developed in Germany, Feather Football is now played in Germany and surrounding European countries.
Location
Feather Football is played on a Badminton court when played as a sport.
When played as a game it doesn´t matter, 6ft X 6ft is all that is necessary. A total lack of wind is essential for both game and sport.
Age
12 Years of age and upwards.
Feather Football is not the easiest activity to master, and so a minimum age of 10 to 12 years is probably advisable. to prevent the novice participant becoming prematurely disenchanted.
Description
When played as a sport Feather Football has many of the same principles as many other sports involving a ball (shuttlecock) and net. Namely to serve or return the ball across the net in such a way, that the opponent cannot then return it.
Dedication
When being played as singles, a player is only allowed to touch the ball twice before kicking it across the net. The ball has to be hit well in order to score.
When as doubles or team play The ball (shuttlecock) can be touched up to four times before being kicked across the net. The game is characterized by skills and tactics. In offense (serving, passing, smashing) or when in defence team play is required in order to be successful.
Closely
Related Activities
Keepie Uppie 773, Football-Tennis 1130, Badminton 47.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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