Technique to Competition
•Year 5
•Tennis
•Used to mark court boundaries and service lines
Alternative: Cones or markers
Mark courts, nets, and boundaries - bright colours preferred
Alternative: Base stations or markers
Check inflation and condition before lesson
Alternative: Foam balls for beginners
Various sizes available - check grip size for students
Alternative: Short tennis rackets or paddles
Slower bounce - good for developing players
Alternative: Regular tennis balls
Plans or strategies used to outwit an opponent in a game
To beat an opponent by being cleverer or more skilful
When a player fails to get both their serves into the correct area
The line that marks the front boundary of the service court
The balanced stance players adopt to move quickly in any direction
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary, tactical discussions, giving clear instructions
Scoring systems, court measurements, angles of shots, statistics of successful tactics
Forces in ball striking, angles of trajectory, physics of spin and bounce
Court orientation, spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns
Fair play, honesty in self-officiating, teamwork, resilience in competition
Move between courts to observe tactical development and rule application
Watch for tactical shot selection, fair play, and partnership cooperation
Step in if disputes arise over scoring or rules, support struggling partnerships
Use clear, exaggerated movements to show tactical concepts, involve students in demonstrating successful strategies
Minimum 6 courts (8m x 4m each) with 2m clearance between courts
Non-slip surface, check for water or debris, ensure adequate drainage
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have contact details for parents/guardians available
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