Throw Tennis
A competitive paired game where students play tennis-style rallies using frisbees, aiming to land the disc in their opponent's court
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About This Activity
A competitive paired game where students play tennis-style rallies using frisbees, aiming to land the disc in their opponent's court
Quick Info
moderate
20
Multiple 4m x 7m courts with 2m spacing between = approximately 20m x 15m total
Equipment Required
Frisbees
1 per 2 students (15 for class of 30)
Cones
40-50 (approximately 8 per court for 6 courts)
Frisbee
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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