Volley Cone Knockout Challenge
Partner activity where one player feeds balls and the other volleys to knock down cones, developing net play skills, control, and compact swing technique
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About This Activity
Partner activity where one player feeds balls and the other volleys to knock down cones, developing net play skills, control, and compact swing technique
Quick Info
moderate
20
7m x 3m per pair minimum
Equipment Required
Tennis rackets (or badminton rackets)
1 per pair
Tennis Balls
4-6 per pair
Cones for targets
5 per pair
Distance markers
2 per pair (for 7m spacing)
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tennis
Badminton
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Net Play
Timing
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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