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About This Activity

Students progress from competitive singles tennis matches to doubles play, developing tactical awareness, communication, and shot application in game situations

Quick Info

high
20
Multiple courts: each 15m x 7m minimum, with 3m spacing between = approximately 30m x 25m total for 4 courts

Equipment Required

Tennis Rackets

1 per student (20-32)

Tennis Balls

16-24 balls (4-6 per court)

Nets or net alternatives

4-6 nets

Cones for court marking

40-60 cones

Bibs or bands

Half the class (10-16)

Recording device (phone/tablet)

1

Whiteboard for demonstrating positioning

1

Nets

As needed

Cones

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Video Device

As needed

Whiteboards

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Tennis

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Progressive Challenge

Skills

Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather

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