Racket Control Strategies
•Year 4
•Tennis
•Check racket size appropriate for student hand span
Alternative: Shorter junior rackets or table tennis bats for beginners
Use appropriate bounce balls for court surface
Alternative: Foam balls or larger tennis balls for easier hitting
Bright colours for clear visibility as targets
Alternative: Markers, spots, or hula hoops
Create multiple mini-courts for maximum participation
Alternative: Lines, ropes, or existing court markings
A tennis stroke played with the racket hand moving across the body
Balanced stance with knees bent, racket up, weight on balls of feet
Returning to the centre court position after playing a shot
Specific spaces on court aimed for when hitting the ball
Where to stand on court to be ready for the next shot
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting target hits, measuring court distances, angles of shots, scoring systems
Forces in ball striking, trajectory and bounce, reaction times
Spatial awareness, court positioning, directional language
Fair play, resilience, supporting others, managing competition emotions
Position centrally to observe all mini-courts, move between pairs during practice
Watch for technique development, safety awareness, and positive cooperation
Step in if technique is unsafe, competition becomes negative, or students are struggling
Use high achievers to demonstrate good technique, emphasise key teaching points through exaggerated movements
Minimum 15m x 20m clear area for multiple mini-courts
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards and debris
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school procedures if required
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