Volley Champs Relay
Team relay where players take turns volleying successfully back to a feeder, with successful volleys earning the right to become the new feeder. First team to complete 10 consecutive successful one-bounce volleys wins.
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Team relay where players take turns volleying successfully back to a feeder, with successful volleys earning the right to become the new feeder. First team to complete 10 consecutive successful one-bounce volleys wins.
Quick Info
moderate
30
25m x 20m for 6 teams of 5 (each team needs approximately 8m x 4m space)
Equipment Required
Tennis Rackets
6 (one per team)
Tennis Balls
6 (one per team)
Cones or markers
12-24 (optional for marking team areas and positions)
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Volleying
Coordination
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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