Main Game Tennis Activities for KS2

Cooperative rally game where pairs work together to reach 10 points, with bonus points for backhand shots

Competitive tennis singles focusing on tactical shot placement and rule application

Individual tennis games where students apply learned skills to score points through tactical play

Structured mini-tournament format with timed matches, ladder progression system, and continuous competitive play

Fast-paced team game combining rally skills with movement and teamwork under competitive pressure

Competitive 1v1 game where players use serves to hit opponent's 'ships' (targets) placed on their side of court, combining serving skills with tactical decision-making

Progressive ball throwing and catching activity leading to hand striking rallies

Modified tennis game where teams catch balls before second bounce

Dynamic tournament system where challengers compete to become champions

Partners take turns attacking and defending cones using progressively challenging throwing and hitting techniques

Teams of 2 compete to collect cones by winning points, with volley bonus rules

Exciting team-based tournament where students play matches to collect cones for their team, applying all tennis skills in competitive format

Partners must cover specific sides of the court and cannot return balls hit to their partner's area

Authentic doubles match play where pairs of two compete against another pair, focusing on communication, court positioning, and tactical shot selection

Doubles tennis focused on communication skills and partnership tactics for effective court coverage

Modified doubles tennis game with bonus scoring for successful backhand shots to encourage technique application

Competitive doubles tennis with bonus points for successful volleys, emphasising tactical application

Competitive doubles tennis with bonus points for successful volleys to encourage tactical thinking

Small-sided tennis game using hands instead of rackets, developing tactical thinking and skill application

Strategic game where pairs rally to earn the right to transfer balls to opponents' hoops

Competitive rally game where students play to score 5 points with bonus scoring for volleys

Progressive racket game starting with ball stopping and building to competitive floor tennis

Competitive floor tennis game focusing on racket grip, control and tactical shot placement

Partner tennis game focusing on cooperation before competition