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Students develop rally consistency while practicing court positioning and split step recovery
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About This Activity
Students develop rally consistency while practicing court positioning and split step recovery
Quick Info
moderate
16
Multiple 8m x 4m court areas
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
1-2 per pair
Marker cones for courts and centres
8-10 per court
Tennis nets
1 per court if available
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Skills
Rallying
Court Movement
Positioning
Game Sense
Team Play
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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