Tactical Partnerships
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Check grip size is appropriate for students' hands
Alternative: Paddle bats, badminton rackets for control practice
Use slower balls (orange or red dot) for better control
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for initial practice
Used to mark mini court boundaries and net lines
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
To identify partners and teams during activities
Alternative: Different coloured tops
A shot played before the ball bounces, typically near the net
Standing close to the net to intercept the ball before it bounces
Balanced stance with racket out front, ready to react quickly
Returning to the ready position after playing a shot
Understanding where to stand on the court for different shots
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring court distances, calculating rally success rates, angles of volley placement, timing measurements
Forces in ball contact, trajectory and velocity, reaction time and reflexes, body mechanics in movement
Spatial awareness and court positioning, mapping movement patterns, understanding directions and angles
Partnership cooperation, resilience when learning difficult skills, respect in competitive situations, self-confidence building
Move between mini courts to observe and provide individual feedback, position at corner for full court visibility during games
Watch for correct volley timing (before bounce), proper net positioning, and safe movement patterns
Step in if students struggling with basic volley concept, address safety concerns immediately, provide additional demonstrations as needed
Use exaggerated movements to show volley technique, contrast with groundstroke swing, emphasise net positioning throughout
Minimum 20m x 30m outdoor court space, divided into mini courts
Dry, even surface free from debris, check for any cracks or holes
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contact readily available
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