Feed, Hit, Coach: Reciprocal Assessment Practice
Partner-based practice where students alternate roles of feeder, hitter, and coach using reciprocal assessment cards to develop skills and provide constructive feedback
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About This Activity
Partner-based practice where students alternate roles of feeder, hitter, and coach using reciprocal assessment cards to develop skills and provide constructive feedback
Quick Info
moderate
24
Large sports hall or multiple tennis courts - pairs need 6-8m spacing within pair, 6m spacing between pairs
Equipment Required
Tennis balls (mix of standard, green dot, orange)
1 per pair minimum, 2 per pair ideal (15-30 balls)
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (30 racquets)
Reciprocal coaching cards
1 per pair (15 cards)
Pencils or pens for marking cards
1 per pair (15)
Tennis nets on courts
4-6 nets for extension groups
Cones or markers for boundaries
40-50 for marking practice areas
Tennis Balls
As needed
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Cards
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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