Doubles Communication Challenge
Doubles tennis focused on communication skills and partnership tactics for effective court coverage
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About This Activity
Doubles tennis focused on communication skills and partnership tactics for effective court coverage
Quick Info
moderate
16
Multiple court areas, minimum 25m x 15m
Equipment Required
Tennis Racquets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
4-6 per court
Court markers
16-20 cones
Nets or benches
4-6
Tennis nets
4-6
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Cones for boundaries
20-30
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Court Movement
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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