Stop and Ready Movement Game
Students move around a marked area and freeze in tennis ready position on command
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About This Activity
Students move around a marked area and freeze in tennis ready position on command
Quick Info
moderate
25
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones
8-12
Suitable For
Year 3
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Individual Practice
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Skills
Reaction Time
Body Control
Agility
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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