Dynamic Warm-Up with Racquet Skills
Student-led progressive warm-up combining dynamic movement and stretching with tennis-specific racquet and ball control activities to prepare body and mind for tennis skills
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Student-led progressive warm-up combining dynamic movement and stretching with tennis-specific racquet and ball control activities to prepare body and mind for tennis skills
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 30m minimum for class of 24-30 students
Equipment Required
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (24-32)
Tennis Balls
1 per student initially, 1 per pair for partner work (15-20 total)
Cones or markers
8-12 for marking perimeter and spacing
Fence or wall space
Linear space for all students to spread along (30m+ fence/wall line)
Whiteboard for student leader
1 showing warm-up sequence
Ball basket or container
1-2 for central storage
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Cones
As needed
Wall Space
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Buckets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Agility
Coordination
Endurance
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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