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
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