Throw and Catch Tennis
Pairs play throw-and-catch over a net focusing on creating space using width and depth to beat opponents
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About This Activity
Pairs play throw-and-catch over a net focusing on creating space using width and depth to beat opponents
Quick Info
moderate
16
6m x 6m per pair (half-court size)
Equipment Required
Tennis balls or similar
1 per pair (15 balls for class of 30)
Nets
1 per pair (8-10 nets)
Cones
16-20 cones
Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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