Champions Tournament with Ladder System
Tournament-style tennis competition with semi-finals, finals, and ladder progression system ensuring appropriately matched competition
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About This Activity
Tournament-style tennis competition with semi-finals, finals, and ladder progression system ensuring appropriately matched competition
Quick Info
high
24
Multiple half courts: 6-8 courts at 10m x 6m each, total space approximately 30m x 25m minimum
Equipment Required
Tennis nets
6-8 nets for half courts
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (minimum 24-32)
Tennis balls (various types)
48-64 balls (6-8 per court)
Cones or court markers
40-50 cones
Scorecards or whiteboards
1 per court (6-8)
Court number signs
6-8 signs (Court 1, 2, 3, etc.)
Tournament bracket display
1 large visual aid
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Display
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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