Catch Tennis
Modified tennis game where teams catch balls before second bounce
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About This Activity
Modified tennis game where teams catch balls before second bounce
Quick Info
moderate
16
20m x 15m for multiple games
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
6-8 (1 per game)
Cones or markers
20-30
Cones or line markers
12-24 for marking courts
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Tennis
Volleyball
Cricket
Rounders
Net and Wall
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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