Technique to Doubles Tactics
•Year 4
•Tennis
•Check grip sizes appropriate for student hand span
Alternative: Padder bats, short tennis racquets for smaller hands
Use different coloured balls to identify groups
Alternative: Foam balls, low-bounce tennis balls for beginners
Distribute at varying distances around court area
Alternative: Chalk circles, rope circles, cones
Mark court boundaries and target zones
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Height appropriate for Year 4 (60-80cm)
Alternative: Rope between cones, tape lines
A tennis shot hit with the racquet hand moving across the body from back to front
Balanced stance with knees bent, racquet up, and eyes on the ball
The preparation phase where the racquet is taken back before hitting
The completion of the swing after ball contact, continuing the motion
A sequence of shots between players where the ball stays in play
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Tennis vocabulary development, clear communication during partner work, descriptive language for technique analysis
Adding scores during target practice, calculating cumulative group totals, times table number sequences in hoop values
Forces and motion in ball trajectory, energy transfer in racquet swing, friction between ball and court surface
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when shots don't work, celebrating others' success, fair play principles
Central location with clear sight lines to all courts, rotate during group work
Technique development, safety awareness, group cooperation, individual progress
When technique breaks down, safety concerns arise, or groups struggle with cooperation
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, demonstrate at student eye level, provide side and front views
Minimum 30m x 20m area, clear of obstacles, marked court boundaries
Dry, non-slip surface free from loose equipment and debris
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear emergency contact procedures
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