This unit builds Year 4 students' tennis fundamentals through a systematic introduction to forehand and backhand groundstrokes, progressing towards tactical court play. The focus is on developing consistent racket control and strategic thinking, enabling students to understand how shot selection and court positioning create winning opportunities. Through progressive skill-building and culminating tournament play, students experience both technical development and competitive game application.
This unit introduces Year 4 students to tennis through a carefully structured progression from basic racket control to competitive match play. The emphasis is on building technical confidence with both forehand and backhand strokes whilst developing the tactical awareness needed for rallies and competition. Through cooperative and competitive contexts, students learn that tennis success depends equally on personal skill mastery and partnership with opponents to create engaging rallies.
This unit systematically builds tennis competency by integrating technical skill development with tactical awareness from the very first lesson. Rather than teaching shots in isolation, students develop movement patterns, court positioning, and decision-making alongside stroke technique. The emphasis on 'why' positioning matters and 'how' tactics influence shot selection creates engaged learners who understand tennis as a thinking sport, not just a collection of techniques.
This unit progressively builds Year 4 students' tennis capabilities from foundational strokes and court awareness to strategic doubles play and competitive match situations. The emphasis is on technical development alongside tactical understanding, ensuring students can both execute skills and apply them purposefully in game contexts. Through carefully sequenced challenges, students develop as tennis players who can think strategically, communicate effectively with partners, and compete with confidence and fair play.