Tactical Partnerships
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Check grip size appropriate for students
Alternative: Foam paddles, short tennis rackets
Distribute 6 balls per court for continuous play
Alternative: Foam balls, bean bags for modified play
Mark court boundaries and net lines
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Mark service boxes and court divisions
Alternative: Chalk, tape lines
Laminated cards for reuse
Alternative: Whiteboard markers for court scoring
A tennis format played with two players on each side of the net
The rectangular area where the serve must land diagonally
Balanced stance with knees bent, racket up, ready to move
Continuous hitting of the ball back and forth over the net
Strategic thinking about where to place shots to win points
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Forces in racket strikes, trajectory and spin effects on ball flight, energy transfer in serving motion
Court orientation, spatial awareness of positioning, mapping movement patterns around court
Teamwork under pressure, resilience in competitive situations, respect for opponents and officials
Move continuously between courts to observe technique, tactics, and sportsmanship
Monitor serving accuracy, tactical shot placement, partnership communication, and competitive behaviour
Step in for rule clarifications, tactical coaching moments, and sportsmanship reinforcement
Use students to demonstrate excellent examples during natural breaks in play
Large sports hall or 6 outdoor tennis courts, minimum 15m x 25m clear area
Non-slip surface, free from water, holes, or debris that could cause trips
Stop all play immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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