Student-Led Tennis-Specific Dynamic Warm-Up
Four-phase warm-up led entirely by selected students covering cardiovascular activity, dynamic stretching, racquet drills, and ball control skills
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About This Activity
Four-phase warm-up led entirely by selected students covering cardiovascular activity, dynamic stretching, racquet drills, and ball control skills
Quick Info
moderate
25
20m x 20m minimum for whole-class movement
Equipment Required
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (25-30)
Tennis Balls
1 per student (25-30)
Leader prompt cards
4 cards (optional)
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Agility
Coordination
Values
Leadership
Responsibility
Cooperation
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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