Wimbledon has started, and tennis fans in the UK have been very excited, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share some lovely tennis science investigation ideas.
These easy activities are brilliant for outdoor learning and work well in a home or school environment.
Easy Tennis Themed Science Experiments
Tennis Ball Catapult
First up is our fantastic tennis ball catapult, perfect for some backyard tennis fun. Try using different sized balls and catapults to investigate how the distance and trajectory of the balls change.
Ask a friend to hit the ball back with a racquet for an extra challenge.
Why do balls bounce?
Find out why balls bounce with an easy tennis ball themed science investigation. My free instructions also come with a handy results table.
Wimbledon Snacks
Strawberries and cream
Wimbledon always makes me think of strawberries and cream. Melting chocolate and dipping strawberries into it is a delicious way to learn about changes of state.
Eton Mess
Discover how egg white transforms when whisked by making a meringue to go with the strawberries.
As an extra challenge, try my toppling meringue towers. These are a great twist on the traditional Eton Mess.
Weather
Wimbledon is famous for rain! A DIY rain gauge is a simple science activity and is great for making observations over time.
How does exercise affect the body?
Discover what happens to your heart rate after exercise with an easy investigation.
Other ideas
Set up a bowling game with tennis balls to find out whether it's easier to knock down skittles if the balls are thrown with a lot of force or less force. Does a windy day make it harder to knock down the skittles?
Set up a giant tennis ball maze in a tuff spot or make a maze with blocks or cardboard. Try to blow the balls through the maze with a straw.
Test your reaction time using a ruler. Can you improve your reaction time with practice?
Can you think of any more tennis science ideas for us?
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
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