Technique to Competition
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Used to mark service lines and court boundaries
Alternative: Cones, hoops, or markers
For court marking and net representation
Alternative: Base stations, rope, or chalk lines
Ensure balls are evenly distributed for activities
Alternative: Soft tennis balls, foam balls for beginners
Check racket size is appropriate for students' height
Alternative: Short tennis rackets, paddle bats for younger students
Use in open areas to prevent balls travelling too far
Alternative: Tennis balls in enclosed areas
A serving technique where the racket is swung below waist level to hit the ball
The line that marks the back boundary of the service area
When the ball hits the net but still lands in the correct service area, requiring the serve to be replayed
The back boundary line of the tennis court
The rectangular area where the served ball must land to be considered 'in'
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Measuring distances for court setup, counting successful serves, angles of ball trajectory
Forces and motion in ball flight, trajectory and gravity effects, simple machines (lever action of racket)
Spatial awareness and court positioning, directions and boundaries
Fair play and honesty, cooperation and communication, resilience when learning new skills
Stand at side of courts for visibility of all pairs, move between pairs during skill development
Watch for correct ball toss height, underarm swing technique, and fair rule application
Step in if students struggling with ball toss consistency or rule understanding
Demonstrate: Exaggerate the straight arm toss and underarm swing for visibility, show common mistakes and corrections
Minimum 15m x 8m court area per 4 students, clear of obstacles
Dry, even surface free from hazards, no loose tennis balls creating slip risk
Stop activity immediately on safety concern, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid if needed, and contact school office if required
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