Advanced Skills & Tactics
•Year 6
•Tennis
•Used to mark court boundaries, 4-6 cones per court area
Alternative: Markers, tennis court lines, rope boundaries
Distributed around court perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Foam balls for beginners, low-compression tennis balls
Size-appropriate rackets, check grip size and weight
Alternative: Different sized rackets for varying abilities, paddles for beginners
Hitting the ball before it bounces on your side of the court
Balanced stance with knees bent, racket in front, ready to move in any direction
Short, sharp hitting movement without a long swing
The ideal position where racket meets ball, in front of the body
Accurately throwing or hitting the ball to a partner for practice
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Scoring systems, counting volleys and rallies, timing activities, measuring court dimensions
Forces and motion in ball flight, reaction times, biomechanics of hitting actions
Court layouts and spatial awareness, angles and trajectories of shots
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership skills, resilience and perseverance, fair play
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, position at corner for full court visibility during games
Watch for contact point, ready position recovery, tactical decision-making in games
Step in for safety concerns, technique breakdown, or scoring disputes
Use exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 6m x 12m per court area, clear of obstacles and boundaries
Dry, even surface free from hazards, appropriate for tennis activities
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, appropriate first aid response, contact emergency services if required
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