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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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
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