Advanced Skills & Tactics
Tennis
•Year 6
•8 Lessons
This unit transforms Year 6 students into confident tennis players through systematic technical skill development and tactical understanding. The progression moves from isolated stroke development to complex game situations, emphasising both individual excellence and collaborative play. Through authentic tennis experiences including official scoring and doubles tactics, students develop the physical competence and strategic thinking needed for lifelong tennis enjoyment.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I use the forehand groundstroke to control the ball and win points in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop and demonstrate the forehand groundstroke technique with increasing accuracy
- • To understand and apply the ready position in tennis game situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can mastering the backhand groundstroke transform your tennis game and give you confidence to play from both sides of your body?
Key Objectives:
- • To execute a backhand groundstroke with correct technique and body positioning
- • To accurately feed balls using underarm throwing technique
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How does the split step help tennis players react quickly and maintain control in rallies?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate correct split step technique for quick directional movement
- • To apply split step timing in rally situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the volley give you a tactical advantage in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate forehand and backhand volley technique
- • To understand when to use volleys tactically in game situations
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can mastering the volley technique give you a tactical advantage in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate forehand and backhand volley technique
- • To apply volley skills effectively in competitive game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can mastering the underarm serve and official scoring system help you become a more strategic and skilled tennis player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accuracy and consistency in the underarm serve technique
- • To learn and apply the official tennis scoring system during gameplay
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can you work as a team to outsmart your opponents in doubles tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • To work co-operatively with a partner using effective communication and positioning
- • To employ tactical awareness and decision-making to outwit opponents
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we use tactical thinking and sportsmanship to become better tennis players and competitors?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate respect, honesty and fair play when competing against opponents
- • To develop and apply tactical thinking to outwit opponents in tennis games