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About This Activity

Students choose from a menu of tennis game formats based on their skill level and development needs, allowing personalized challenge and tactical application

Quick Info

moderate
24
4-6 tennis courts (each 23.77m x 10.97m) or equivalent zoned areas totaling approximately 600-900m²

Equipment Required

Game menu board or poster

1 large display visible to all students

Tennis nets

4-6 nets (one per court)

Tennis Racquets

1 per student (30 racquets for class of 30)

Tennis balls (variety of types)

60-80 balls total: mix of standard, green dot, orange

Scoring cards and pencils

10-15 sets

Tournament draw sheets (for ladder, seeded, knockout formats)

4-6 pre-prepared sheets

Target markers (cones, hoops, spot markers)

30-40 markers

Court allocation board

1 display showing which game is on which court

Scoring Boards

As needed

Tennis Rackets

As needed

Tennis Balls

As needed

Pencils

As needed

Tournament Brackets

As needed

Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Teaching Focus

Differentiation
Self Assessment

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Outdoor

Weather

All Weather

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