Rally Building Basics
•Year 3
•Tennis
•Check all strings are intact, appropriate size for Year 3 hands
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, foam paddles, table tennis bats
Ensure balls have good bounce, not too worn
Alternative: Foam balls, sponge balls, larger bouncy balls
Use to mark court boundaries and net line
Alternative: Line markers, chalk, rope
Simple point tracking sheets
Alternative: Mini whiteboards, paper and pencils
A sequence of shots between players before a point is won
A unit of scoring in tennis - the smallest scoring unit
The rectangular playing area marked by lines and a net
Athletic stance with feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent, racket up
Strategies used to outplay your opponent
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with tennis terminology, speaking and listening through rule explanations and tactical discussions
Counting points and keeping score, measuring court distances, angles of ball trajectory and court geometry
Forces in tennis - gravity affecting ball bounce, friction between racket and ball, trajectory and momentum
Court directions and spatial awareness, understanding of boundaries and areas, mapping movement patterns
Fair play and honesty, managing emotions in competitive situations, conflict resolution through rule discussions
Circulate between courts to observe play, position at corners for maximum visibility during competitive games
Watch for tactical application, honest rule application, safe racket handling, and positive sportsmanship
Step in if rules disputes become heated, if safety is compromised, or if students show frustration with competitive play
Use exaggerated movements for rule demonstrations, model positive language during competitive play, show enthusiasm for both skill and sportsmanship development
Minimum 20m x 30m court space, clear of obstacles with adequate run-off area
Dry, even surface free from hazards, suitable for quick movement and direction changes
Stop all play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid or summon help, ensure other students remain safely occupied
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