Strategic Space Creation Tennis
Competitive tennis games focused on tactical shot placement and court positioning to create scoring opportunities
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About This Activity
Competitive tennis games focused on tactical shot placement and court positioning to create scoring opportunities
Quick Info
high
24
40m x 30m for multiple mini courts
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
24-32 balls
Court markers
50-60 cones/markers
Target markers
20-30 corner markers
Sun Markers
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Court Movement
Game Sense
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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