Big Question:

How can quick court positioning and constant alertness help you become a better tennis player?

Key Objectives:

• • Develop correct positioning to move and receive/return balls effectively
• • Maintain alertness and awareness of opposing player movements

Big Question:

How can I use accurate forehand shots to win points in small-sided tennis games?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore and refine techniques used in the forehand shot for game situations
• • To hit forehand shots accurately to different targets at varying distances

Big Question:

How can we use both sides of our body to become more successful tennis players?

Key Objectives:

• • To introduce and practice backhand shots with developing control
• • To understand the differences between forehand and backhand techniques

Big Question:

How can we use movement and positioning to consistently return tennis serves and keep rallies going?

Key Objectives:

• • Demonstrate correct ready position with feet apart, racquet up, and balanced on toes
• • Move effectively towards and return moving balls using appropriate footwork

Big Question:

How can effective communication and positioning help you succeed as a doubles team?

Key Objectives:

• • To use tennis skills effectively in doubles games through partner communication
• • To explore different court positions (side by side and front and back) to control points

Big Question:

How can we use our tennis skills to compete fairly and score points strategically in match situations?

Key Objectives:

• • To apply forehand and backhand strokes effectively in competitive match situations
• • To understand and implement tennis scoring rules across different game scenarios