Tennis
•Year 5
•8 Lessons
This unit develops Year 5 students into confident tennis players through systematic stroke development and tactical application. Beginning with fundamental groundstrokes, students progressively build technical competence before exploring how individual skills combine to create effective partnerships and team play. The emphasis on cooperation before competition ensures all students develop both technical ability and strategic thinking.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
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How can we use the ready position and perfect timing to master the forehand groundstroke?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I use proper technique to consistently return the ball with control and accuracy?
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Lesson 3
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How can we master the backhand technique to become confident tennis players?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together to create the perfect rally?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use the underarm serve to start a point fairly and accurately?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can the volley become a powerful attacking weapon in tennis?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use different tennis strokes and tactics to make it harder for our opponents to return the ball?
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Lesson 8
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How can working together as a team help us compete more effectively in tennis?
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