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About This Activity

A dynamic ladder tournament system where students play semi-finals and finals on multiple courts with winners moving up courts and 4th place moving down, creating appropriately matched competitive games.

Quick Info

high
24
6-8 half courts, each approximately 10m x 6m with 3-4m spacing between courts. Total space 40m x 30m minimum.

Equipment Required

Tennis nets

6-8 nets

Tennis Racquets

1 per student (30)

Tennis Balls

40-50 balls total (4-6 per court)

Scorecards or whiteboards

1 per court (6-8 total)

Cones or court markers

24-32 cones

Bibs or identifying bands

8-16 (for identifying court positions)

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Game Sense
Team Play

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather

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