Rally Progression Techniques
Tennis
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to tennis fundamentals through a carefully scaffolded approach that prioritises cooperation before competition. The emphasis is on developing consistent ball control, spatial awareness, and the ability to sustain rallies with partners. Through progressive skill-building from static hitting to dynamic movement, students develop confidence with tennis techniques whilst learning the value of working together to achieve shared goals.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can the ready position help us become better tennis players?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand and demonstrate the tennis ready position
- • To catch or return a ball before it bounces twice
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use different types of tennis hits to place the ball exactly where I want it?
Key Objectives:
- • Recognise the types of hitting needed for different areas of the court
- • Throw/hit to targets on a court with accuracy
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use an underarm serve to start exciting rally games with our friends?
Key Objectives:
- • Demonstrate an underarm serve technique with correct stance and ball placement
- • Explain when and why serving is used in tennis and other racket sports
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we move our body to intercept and return a moving ball like a tennis champion?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to track and move towards a ball for effective return
- • To perform a basic forehand shot whilst moving to intercept the ball
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to keep a tennis ball moving back and forth for as long as possible?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform in a rally with a partner, playing cooperatively to keep the ball moving over the net
- • To keep track of the score and aim to beat previous rally records through teamwork
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use my tennis skills to compete fairly and score points against different opponents?
Key Objectives:
- • To play competitive 1v1 tennis games using forehand hitting skills to score points
- • To demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play when competing against different opponents