The Woopie racket set is an easy way to stay active on warm days: two lightweight rackets, a soft foam ball and a shuttlecock, all stored in a zip-up case.

This kids' racket set with ball and shuttlecock allows for different games: hit the ball back and forth or try badminton with the shuttlecock. The rackets are light and sized for children's hands, and the soft foam ball is safe if it hits someone. The set is made of durable materials, and the handy case with a handle makes storing and carrying it easy. The manufacturer recommends it for children aged 3 and up, for play in the garden, yard, park or on the beach.

What your child develops

• Gross motor skills. Running, swinging and jumping for the ball work the whole body.
• Hand-eye coordination. Your child learns to track the ball and hit it in time.
• Accuracy and agility. Hitting the ball so it reaches a partner takes practice.
• Concentration. Keeping the ball in the air requires attention all the time.

How to play

With younger children, start with the foam ball: stand close together and hit gently. Once that works, step further apart or count how many hits you can make before the ball drops. Older children can try the shuttlecock for a simple game of badminton.

The case is easy to take to the beach, on a picnic or to a summer house. It is a game the whole family can join.

A great gift

The racket set is a good gift for spring and summer – for a birthday or before a holiday. It encourages children to spend more time outdoors.

What's in the box

• 2 colourful rackets
• 1 shuttlecock
• 1 soft foam ball
• Storage case with zip and handle

Find more fresh-air games in our outdoor games collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.