Formation Exploration Game
Teams explore and compare different court formations (side-by-side vs front-and-back) in game situations
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About This Activity
Teams explore and compare different court formations (side-by-side vs front-and-back) in game situations
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
2 per court (6-8 total)
Nets/markers
3-4 nets
Court markers
12-16 cones
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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