Skills & Game Strategy
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Check racket size appropriate for students
Alternative: Table tennis bats, lightweight rackets
Test balls bounce appropriately for age group
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for beginners
Use for court boundaries and movement markers
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Moving towards the ball to hit it in an optimal position
Predicting where the ball will land before it gets there
In tennis, players must hit the ball before it bounces twice
Where you stand on the court to be ready for the next shot
Fast, light steps that allow rapid movement in any direction
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting bounces accurately, measuring court distances, calculating scores and angles
Forces and motion in ball flight, reaction times and nervous system responses
Spatial awareness and court positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns
Teamwork and communication, resilience when missing shots, respect for opponents
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, spend time with each pair during skill development
Watch for quick feet technique, ball tracking skills, and safe racket handling
Step in when students not moving feet, unsafe racket use, or not understanding bounce rule
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show proper footwork, demonstrate ball tracking with pointing
Sports hall or outdoor courts, minimum 20m x 30m total area
Dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and court line hazards
Stop play immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid
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