Coloured Cone Tennis Movements
Students respond to different coloured cones with specific tennis movements and partner formations
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About This Activity
Students respond to different coloured cones with specific tennis movements and partner formations
Quick Info
8 mins
moderate
25
20m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Coloured Cones
20 (4 different colours)
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
Indoor Suitable
Skills
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Activity Type
Warm Up
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