Cooperative Rallying Challenge
Pairs work together to keep a ball rally going using gentle racket control
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About This Activity
Pairs work together to keep a ball rally going using gentle racket control
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m for full class
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
1 per pair
Cones
20-30
Nets or rope
8 (one per court)
Shuttlecocks
12 (1 per pair plus spares)
Badminton Rackets
16 (for progression phase)
Nets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Badminton
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Skills
Rallying
Court Movement
Positioning
Team Play
Coordination
Footwork
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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