Tennis Volleyball
Teams of 6 play volleyball-style over a net using tennis skills, allowed 3 touches and 3 bounces before returning ball
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About This Activity
Teams of 6 play volleyball-style over a net using tennis skills, allowed 3 touches and 3 bounces before returning ball
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 10m per court (full tennis court or equivalent)
Equipment Required
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Tennis nets or volleyball nets
2 nets (one per court)
Tennis balls or volleyball
5-6 balls per court (10-12 total)
Tennis racquets (optional)
1 per student if using racquets (30)
Cones for court boundaries
16-20 cones
Bibs or team identifiers
6 bibs per court (12 total)
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Tennis Racquets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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