Advanced Skills & Tactics
•Year 6
•Tennis
•Check racket grip size is appropriate for each student
Alternative: Junior rackets for smaller students, foam paddles for beginners
Store in baskets around court perimeters for easy access
Alternative: Foam balls, pressureless balls for better control
Use bright colours for clear court boundary marking
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope boundaries, court tape
A tennis match played with two players on each side of the net
The line at the back of the tennis court, furthest from the net
The player positioned close to the net to intercept balls
Hitting the ball before it bounces, usually near the net
Playing the ball diagonally across the court to the opposite corner
Missing both first and second serves, resulting in losing the point
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating angles for cross-court shots, measuring court dimensions, scoring systems
Forces and angles in ball trajectory, reaction time and anticipation
Spatial awareness and positioning, mapping court coverage areas
Teamwork and cooperation, handling competitive pressure, conflict resolution
Central location with clear sight lines to all courts, rotate between groups during activities
Watch for tactical understanding, partner communication, and safe competitive play
Step in when tactics break down, unsafe play occurs, or disputes arise
Use student volunteers for tactical demonstrations, exaggerate positioning for clarity
Minimum 30m x 40m teaching area, divided into 5 court spaces
Non-slip surface essential, check for wet areas from previous lessons
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact support if needed
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