Over the Net Team Challenge
Competitive team game developing net clearance skills, boundary awareness, and team cooperation
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About This Activity
Competitive team game developing net clearance skills, boundary awareness, and team cooperation
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 30m for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Net or net markers
1-3 depending on courts
Boundary Markers
20-30 cones
Rackets
1 per student
Balls
6-8 per team
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Net and Wall
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
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