Call and Return Tennis Drill
Partner feeding drill with verbal cues for forehand and backhand shot selection
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About This Activity
Partner feeding drill with verbal cues for forehand and backhand shot selection
Quick Info
moderate
20
8m x 4m per pair
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per pair (one at a time)
Tennis Balls
6-8 per pair
Court markers/nets
1 per court
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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