Technical & Tactical Growth
Tennis
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students' tennis skills from foundational technique through to competitive match play, emphasising the connection between technical accuracy and tactical decision-making. Students progress systematically through core strokes - forehand, backhand, and volley - before applying them in increasingly complex game situations. The unit builds both individual competence and collaborative understanding through singles and doubles formats, culminating in tournament play that rewards strategic thinking alongside technical skill.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use the ready position and correct grip to improve our tennis performance?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop understanding and application of the ready position in tennis
- • To learn and practise correct racket grip for forehand and backhand shots
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use good technique and positioning to control where we hit the ball in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop consistent forehand shot technique with proper backswing
- • To control ball direction and placement during rallies
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use backhand shots tactically to control the game and outmanoeuvre our opponents?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop backhand stroke technique with consistency and control
- • Apply tactical awareness when playing shots near the net
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the volley technique give us an advantage in tennis games?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate forehand and backhand volley technique
- • To understand the difference between forehand and backhand striking actions
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine different tennis shots to gain tactical advantage in singles and doubles play?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop and combine advanced tennis shots including smash, lob and serve
- • To understand tactical shot linking such as serve and volley combinations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use tactical awareness to outwit my opponent in competitive tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To use tactical awareness and strategies against opponents in competitive tennis
- • To play competitive matches using a range of ground strokes effectively