Racket Control Strategies
•Year 4
•Tennis
•Check racket size appropriate for student hand span
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, badminton rackets for smaller hands
Have extra balls around court perimeter for quick retrieval
Alternative: Foam balls, sponge balls for beginners
Mark mini courts 8m x 4m with 1m high 'net' area
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope, tape
Place in corners and specific target areas
Alternative: Hoops, spots, markers
Set at appropriate height (0.8-1m) for mini courts
Alternative: Benches, cones with rope, badminton nets
A tennis shot played with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
A tennis shot played with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
Balanced stance with knees bent, racket up, weight on balls of feet
Returning to the centre baseline position after playing a shot
Strategic placement on court to cover maximum area and be ready for opponent's shot
Choosing the appropriate shot based on ball position and tactical situation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Scoring systems, angles of shot placement, measuring court distances, probability of shot success
Forces and motion in ball flight, angles of reflection, gravity effects on ball trajectory
Spatial awareness, court positioning, directions and angles for shot placement
Fair play and sportsmanship, dealing with competition pressure, cooperation and teamwork skills
Central location allowing sight of all mini courts, move between courts during practice to provide individual feedback
Watch for shot selection accuracy, recovery movement consistency, and tactical decision-making in game situations
Step in when students show consistent poor shot selection, unsafe racket use, or unfair competitive behaviour
Always demonstrate shot selection process clearly, exaggerate recovery movements for visibility, and show tactical thinking process out loud
Minimum 4 x 8m per mini court, adequate run-off areas around each court boundary
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles, check for court line trip hazards
Stop activity immediately for any injuries, assess severity, apply appropriate first aid, and seek additional support if required
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