This unit elevates Year 6 students from individual tennis skills to sophisticated doubles partnership, combining advanced shot techniques with tactical awareness and official game understanding. The focus is on developing communication, strategic thinking, and competitive fairness whilst mastering challenging shots like the two-handed backhand and lob. Through progressive doubles play, students learn to work as genuine tennis partnerships, applying official scoring and umpiring skills in authentic competitive situations.
This advanced tennis unit transforms Year 6 students from basic ball strikers into tactical players who understand how technical mastery enables strategic thinking. The progression deliberately builds from fundamental positioning and grip work to sophisticated shot selection and competitive match play, reflecting the cognitive and physical readiness of upper Key Stage 2 students for complex sport-specific challenges.
This unit transforms Year 6 students into confident tennis players through systematic technical skill development and tactical understanding. The progression moves from isolated stroke development to complex game situations, emphasising both individual excellence and collaborative play. Through authentic tennis experiences including official scoring and doubles tactics, students develop the physical competence and strategic thinking needed for lifelong tennis enjoyment.
This unit elevates Year 6 students from basic tennis skills to sophisticated tactical thinking and competitive doubles play. The emphasis shifts from individual technique to strategic partnership, where students learn to read the game, anticipate opponents' moves, and execute coordinated tactics. Through progressive tournament formats, students develop the mental agility and collaborative skills that define advanced tennis whilst building confidence in competitive situations.