Cone Tennis Team Challenge
Exciting team-based tournament where students play matches to collect cones for their team, applying all tennis skills in competitive format
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About This Activity
Exciting team-based tournament where students play matches to collect cones for their team, applying all tennis skills in competitive format
Quick Info
high
28
30m x 20m for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student (30)
Tennis Balls
12-16 balls
Court marking cones
40-50 cones
Collection cones
30 different coloured cones
Team bibs
15 each of 2 colours (optional)
Markers Cones
As needed
Water Containers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Resilience
Teamwork
Fair Play
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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