Communication Direction Rallies
One partner directs the other's shot placement through clear communication, developing doubles coordination and tactical awareness
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About This Activity
One partner directs the other's shot placement through clear communication, developing doubles coordination and tactical awareness
Quick Info
moderate
16
24m x 16m for 4 courts
Equipment Required
Rackets or paddles
1 per student (32 maximum)
Appropriate balls
4-5 per court (20 total)
Court boundary markers
16-20 cones
Net barriers
4 (one per court)
Rackets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Barriers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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