Rally Building Basics
•Year 3
•Tennis
•Check racket grip size is appropriate for Year 3 hands
Alternative: Large plastic rackets, short tennis rackets, table tennis bats
Consider using different ball types for different ability levels
Alternative: Foam balls, sponge balls, slower bounce balls
Use to mark court boundaries and net lines
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines, rope
Adapt equipment based on student needs and facility
Alternative: Skinned foam balls for easier control, tennis nets if available
A tennis stroke where the ball is hit with the palm of the hand facing forward
Continuous hitting of the ball back and forth between players
Balanced stance with knees bent, racket up, ready to move in any direction
The moment and position where the racket meets the ball
The playing area marked with boundaries where tennis is played
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, following and giving instructions, descriptive language for technique
Forces and motion in ball flight, gravity and bounce, energy transfer from racket to ball, friction on different surfaces
Spatial awareness and court positioning, directions and movement patterns, map work for court layouts
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, position centrally during demonstrations
Watch for correct grip, sideways positioning, and cooperative play between partners
Step in when technique is unsafe, when cooperation breaks down, or when students are struggling with progression
Use slow motion for technique, exaggerate key positions, involve students in demonstrations when appropriate
Minimum 20m x 30m area for multiple pairs with adequate spacing
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and suitable for tennis movement
Stop activity immediately for any injury, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid and seek additional support if needed
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