Big Question:

How can we use strategic shot placement and court positioning to consistently outwit our opponent in tennis?

Key Objectives:

• • To consolidate and apply prior learning from Year 4 tennis skills
• • To develop understanding of how to win points through strategic ball placement

Big Question:

How can mastering the volley transform our tennis game and give us a tactical advantage?

Key Objectives:

• • To introduce and develop the volley technique using both forehand and backhand grips
• • To understand when and where to use the volley shot tactically in tennis

Big Question:

How can we use the volley to win points by hitting the ball into open spaces?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop accurate forehand and backhand volley technique
• • To understand when and where to use volleys in tennis

Big Question:

How can we use the serve as a tactical weapon to control the game and gain an advantage over our opponent?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand how to serve the ball diagonally into the correct service box with accuracy and consistency
• • To develop tactical awareness of how serving placement can create opportunities to control the game

Big Question:

How can we work together as a doubles partnership to win points and control the court?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand and apply effective positioning strategies in doubles tennis
• • To develop tactical awareness of space creation and exploitation in doubles play

Big Question:

How can we work together as a doubles team to win points and matches in a tennis tournament?

Key Objectives:

• • To apply tennis skills in a competitive doubles tournament format
• • To demonstrate tactical awareness and shot placement in doubles play