Cooperative Rally Building
Pairs work cooperatively to build and extend rallies using controlled shots aimed at partner's reach
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About This Activity
Pairs work cooperatively to build and extend rallies using controlled shots aimed at partner's reach
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m for 12 pairs
Equipment Required
Rackets
1 per student (30)
Shuttlecocks or balls
1 per pair (15)
Cones for area markers
24-30
Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (20-30)
Tennis Balls
1 per pair plus spares (10-15 total)
Court markers
Optional for boundaries
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Badminton
Tennis
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Skills
Ball Control
Striking
Rallying
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Warm Up
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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