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Reciprocal Groundstroke Practice with Coaching Cards

Paired practice where one student feeds balls and one strikes using forehand and backhand drives, rotating roles with structured peer assessment using coaching cards

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About This Activity

Paired practice where one student feeds balls and one strikes using forehand and backhand drives, rotating roles with structured peer assessment using coaching cards

Quick Info

moderate
24
Tennis court or equivalent: 20m x 15m minimum for 12 pairs

Equipment Required

Tennis Racquets

1 per student (30 for class of 30)

Tennis balls - orange (50% compression)

30-45 (2-3 per pair for beginners)

Tennis balls - green dot (75% compression)

30-45 (2-3 per pair for intermediate)

Tennis balls - standard yellow

30-45 (2-3 per pair for advanced)

Reciprocal coaching cards

1 set per pair (15 sets for class of 30)

Marker cones

20-30 for spacing and boundaries

Tennis Rackets

As needed

Tennis Balls

As needed

Cards

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Responsibility
Communication

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather