Doubles Positioning Tactics
Practice different doubles formations and tactical positioning through structured scenarios
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About This Activity
Practice different doubles formations and tactical positioning through structured scenarios
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
16
15m x 10m per court minimum
Equipment Required
Court boundary markers
12-16 cones per court
Net markers or nets
1 per court
Sport balls
2-3 per court
Sun Markers
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Game Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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