Beat the Volley Tactical Challenge
One player at net attempts volleys while baseline player tries to hit past them
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About This Activity
One player at net attempts volleys while baseline player tries to hit past them
Quick Info
moderate
20
Multiple 8m x 6m mini courts
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student (30 total)
Tennis Balls
2-3 per court (30 total)
Court markers
Cones or lines for boundaries
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Court Movement
Game Sense
Volleying
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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