Skills & Tactics Integration
Tennis
•Year 3
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 3 students to the fundamental techniques of tennis through a systematic skill-building approach that progresses from basic ready position to competitive match play. The emphasis is on developing proper technique through repetition and understanding, building confidence with both offensive and defensive shots, and introducing tactical awareness that will serve students throughout their tennis journey.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I position my body to be ready for any tennis shot that comes my way?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ready position and understand its importance in tennis
- • To practice ball striking techniques using hands and rackets
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use good positioning and technique to hit consistent forehand returns in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop consistent forehand return technique with full backswing
- • To understand and apply correct positioning after ball bounce
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I master the backhand stroke to become a complete tennis player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop backhand striking technique with improved consistency
- • To understand positioning and footwork for backhand shots
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we control the ball by deflecting it downwards instead of striking it hard?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop forehand and backhand volley technique with downward deflection
- • To understand the concept of deflecting rather than striking in tennis volleys
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use different tennis shots to outplay my opponent and win points?
Key Objectives:
- • To serve accurately from the baseline into the opponent's court
- • To move into correct positions to play forehand, backhand and volley shots
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use tactics to outplay my opponent and recognise their strengths and weaknesses?
Key Objectives:
- • To use simple tactics against an opponent in competitive situations
- • To identify my own and my opponent's strengths and weaknesses during gameplay