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Rainbow Catches

Students catch tennis balls with their racquet using a rainbow arc motion to develop hand-eye coordination

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About This Activity

Students catch tennis balls with their racquet using a rainbow arc motion to develop hand-eye coordination

Quick Info

moderate
20
20m x 15m

Equipment Required

Tennis Racquets

1 per student

Tennis Balls

1 per student

Tennis Rackets

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Racquets Required

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Warm Up

Skills

Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Dribbling

Weather

All Weather