Five Shot Tennis Skills Carousel
Rotating station-based practice developing five essential tennis shots: volleys, smashes, lobs, drop shots, and serves
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About This Activity
Rotating station-based practice developing five essential tennis shots: volleys, smashes, lobs, drop shots, and serves
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 20m minimum for 5 stations with adequate spacing
Equipment Required
Rackets (tennis, badminton, or appropriate to sport)
1 per student (20-30)
Balls (tennis balls or foam tennis balls)
30-50 balls
Cones
30-40 for marking stations, targets, boundaries
Nets or net alternatives
2-3 for stations 3 and 4
Station instruction cards (laminated)
5 cards - one per station
Whistle
1
Rackets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Nets
As needed
Cards
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Skills
Game Sense
Volleying
Body Control
Serving
Dribbling
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Values
Perseverance
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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