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Cups and Saucers - Service and Return Challenge

Dynamic whole-class game where students return continuous serves, transitioning to ball collector/catcher role when they miss, with opportunities to return to the game through catching

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About This Activity

Dynamic whole-class game where students return continuous serves, transitioning to ball collector/catcher role when they miss, with opportunities to return to the game through catching

Quick Info

high
20
Full tennis court (23.77m x 10.97m) or equivalent badminton court

Equipment Required

Tennis Racquets

1 per student (20-30)

Tennis Balls

60+ balls for collections and continuous play

Tennis net at regulation height

1 net

Marker cones

20+ cones for 'cups'

Ball basket or container

1-2 for feeders

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Receiving
Team Play
Coordination
Serving

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Skill Game

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather