Tennis Shadow Practice Mastery
Dynamic shadow practice combining serving and rally techniques to prepare muscles and movement patterns for racket sports
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About This Activity
Dynamic shadow practice combining serving and rally techniques to prepare muscles and movement patterns for racket sports
Quick Info
moderate
25
15m x 15m minimum
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Skill Progression
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Progressive
Engaging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
No Equipment
Values
Discipline
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Skills
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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