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Reciprocal Coaching: Backhand Drive Development

Partners work together using coaching cards to develop and refine backhand drive technique through structured observation and feedback

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About This Activity

Partners work together using coaching cards to develop and refine backhand drive technique through structured observation and feedback

Quick Info

moderate
20
Minimum 8m x 5m per pair (approximately 100m² total for class of 30)

Equipment Required

Reciprocal coaching cards (laminated)

1 per pair (15 cards for class of 30)

Tennis Racquets

1 per student (30 racquets)

Tennis Balls

4-6 per pair (minimum 60 balls total)

Cones or markers

30-40 markers

Ball hoppers or baskets

1 per 2-3 pairs

Cards

As needed

Tennis Rackets

As needed

Cones

As needed

Ball Hopper

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Decision Making

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather