Court Coverage Challenge
Partners must cover specific sides of the court and cannot return balls hit to their partner's area
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About This Activity
Partners must cover specific sides of the court and cannot return balls hit to their partner's area
Quick Info
10 mins
high
20
15m x 8m per court
Equipment Required
Court dividing markers
4-6 cones per court
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
6-8 per court
Scoring materials
1 per court
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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