Texas Tennis: Continuous Rally Challenge
Fast-paced game where all students play simultaneously on one court, hitting multiple balls continuously and rotating after each shot to maintain non-stop action
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About This Activity
Fast-paced game where all students play simultaneously on one court, hitting multiple balls continuously and rotating after each shot to maintain non-stop action
Quick Info
high
24
One full tennis court (23.77m x 10.97m for singles, 23.77m x 23.77m for doubles marking)
Equipment Required
Tennis net
1 net at regulation height
Tennis Racquets
1 per student (30 racquets for class of 30)
Tennis Balls
10-15 balls (6-10 in play, extras for quick replacement)
Cones or markers
4-8 cones
Tennis nets
As needed
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Reaction Time
Game Sense
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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