Tennis Points Over Bench
Students play tennis-style points over benches, applying ready position and ball skills in game context
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About This Activity
Students play tennis-style points over benches, applying ready position and ball skills in game context
Quick Info
high
20
25m x 15m minimum for multiple courts
Equipment Required
Benches
5 for class of 30
Tennis Balls
1 per pair (15 total)
Cones
20 for court boundaries
Suitable For
Year 3
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Bench Equipment
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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