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Doubles Communication and Court Coverage Game

Authentic doubles match play where pairs of two compete against another pair, focusing on communication, court positioning, and tactical shot selection

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About This Activity

Authentic doubles match play where pairs of two compete against another pair, focusing on communication, court positioning, and tactical shot selection

Quick Info

high
24
10m x 6m per court (standard tennis doubles court), multiple courts with 3m spacing

Equipment Required

Tennis Rackets

4 per court (1 per player)

Tennis Balls

4-6 per court

Net or net simulation

1 per court

Cones for service boxes and boundaries

12-16 per court

Video recording device (optional)

1-2 for multiple courts

Nets

As needed

Cones

As needed

Video Device

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tennis
Badminton
Volleyball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Skills

Tactics
Court Movement
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather