Partner Volley Feeding Practice
Pairs practice forehand and backhand volleys with one partner feeding balls at head height while the other focuses on controlled deflection technique
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About This Activity
Pairs practice forehand and backhand volleys with one partner feeding balls at head height while the other focuses on controlled deflection technique
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m for class of 30 (pairs need 7m length x 3m width each)
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
15 (one per pair minimum, ideally one per student)
Tennis Balls
15 (one per pair)
Cones or markers
30-40 (optional for marking positions)
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Serving
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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