Student-Led Tennis Warm-Up with Racquet Skills
A structured warm-up led by students that progresses from pulse-raising through dynamic stretching to tennis-specific racquet and ball skills.
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About This Activity
A structured warm-up led by students that progresses from pulse-raising through dynamic stretching to tennis-specific racquet and ball skills.
Quick Info
moderate
25
Sports hall or outdoor tennis courts - minimum 30m x 20m for class of 30
Equipment Required
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (30)
Tennis Balls
1 per student (30)
Cones or markers
20 cones
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Peer Assessment
Skills
Rallying
Agility
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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