Tennis Service Placement Challenge
Focused serving practice emphasising accuracy and placement variety to develop tactical serving skills
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About This Activity
Focused serving practice emphasising accuracy and placement variety to develop tactical serving skills
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m for multiple serving stations
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
1 per student
Tennis Balls
20-30 balls for continuous practice
Target markers/cones
16-20 cones for target zones
Ball collection baskets
4-6 baskets
Markers Cones
As needed
Collection Baskets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Serving
Features
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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