Foundational Skills & Play
Tennis
•Year 4
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 4 students to tennis through a carefully structured progression from basic racket control to competitive match play. The emphasis is on building technical confidence with both forehand and backhand strokes whilst developing the tactical awareness needed for rallies and competition. Through cooperative and competitive contexts, students learn that tennis success depends equally on personal skill mastery and partnership with opponents to create engaging rallies.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can good body positioning help us control where a tennis ball goes?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate underarm feeding technique using a straight arm action
- • To master the ready position for effective ball tracking and return
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use the centre of my racket to control where the ball goes?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop ball control using the correct tennis racket grip
- • To demonstrate the ready position for returning balls
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can I use my whole body to send a tennis ball exactly where I want it to go?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the forehand stroke technique with consistent contact
- • To improve movement and positioning when tracking a moving ball
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I consistently return the ball using a forehand technique to maintain exciting rallies with my partner?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop forehand technique for consistent ball return
- • To apply forehand skills in continuous rally situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
When should I choose a backhand shot over a forehand, and how can I master this technique?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop correct backhand technique using two-handed grip
- • To understand when to use backhand in game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together to keep a tennis ball in play for as long as possible?
Key Objectives:
- • To work co-operatively with a partner to keep a continuous rally going
- • To develop control and accuracy when hitting tennis balls
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can I use clever tactics to outwit my opponent and win points in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To use simple tactics in a game to outwit an opponent
- • To demonstrate understanding of basic tennis scoring
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we compete fairly while showing respect for our opponents and the game?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate honesty and fair play when competing against others
- • To apply basic racket skills in competitive game situations