Tactical Serving Variations
Advanced serving practice focusing on varying placement to create tactical advantages
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About This Activity
Advanced serving practice focusing on varying placement to create tactical advantages
Quick Info
moderate
16
18m x 8m per court
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
2 per pair
Target markers
4-6 per court
Court marking cones
8 per court
Markers
As needed
Markers Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Decision Making
Coordination
Serving
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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