Technique to Competition
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Check strings are intact, appropriate grip size for students
Alternative: Badminton rackets, table tennis bats for modified versions
Use lower pressure balls for beginners
Alternative: Foam tennis balls, sponge balls for easier control
Set up court boundaries and traffic light system
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines, rope for court boundaries
A sequence of shots between players before a point is won
Balanced stance with knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart, racket up
Deliberately hitting the ball to a specific area to help your partner
The back line of the tennis court where players position themselves
Gentle upward hit to control ball speed before main shot
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Speaking and listening during partner discussions, following complex instructions, explaining strategies to others
Counting rally scores, measuring court distances, angles of ball placement, data collection of rally achievements
Forces in ball striking, trajectory and gravity effects, energy transfer from racket to ball
Cooperation and teamwork, honesty and fair play, supporting others, managing emotions during challenges
Stand where you can see all courts, rotate between pairs during practice
Watch for cooperation, ball placement control, and safety awareness
Step in if students showing frustration, poor technique, or safety concerns
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, show both good and poor examples, involve students in demonstrations
Minimum 6m x 12m per court, clear of obstacles and other activities
Dry, non-slip surface free from hazards, court lines clearly visible
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if serious
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