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.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can the ready position help us become better tennis players?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use different types of tennis hits to place the ball exactly where I want it?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use an underarm serve to start exciting rally games with our friends?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we move our body to intercept and return a moving ball like a tennis champion?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we work together to keep a tennis ball moving back and forth for as long as possible?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use my tennis skills to compete fairly and score points against different opponents?
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