Floor Tennis Racket Control
Progressive racket control activity using floor-based tennis to develop grip changes and ball control
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About This Activity
Progressive racket control activity using floor-based tennis to develop grip changes and ball control
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 15m
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student (30)
Tennis Balls
15 (1 per pair)
Cones
30 (2 per pair)
Cones for goals and boundaries
60 minimum (4 per court: 2 goals x 2 cones each)
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Spatial Awareness
Rallying
Game Sense
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Fun
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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