Tennis
•Year 6
•6 Lessons
This advanced tennis unit transforms Year 6 students from basic ball strikers into tactical players who understand how technical mastery enables strategic thinking. The progression deliberately builds from fundamental positioning and grip work to sophisticated shot selection and competitive match play, reflecting the cognitive and physical readiness of upper Key Stage 2 students for complex sport-specific challenges.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How does the ready position and correct grip give me the foundation for all successful tennis shots?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I consistently control where my tennis ball goes using forehand technique?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can mastering the backhand shot give us tactical advantages in tennis?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the volley transform your tennis game from defensive to attacking?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we combine different tennis shots strategically to outplay our opponents?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use tactical awareness to outwit my opponents and succeed in competitive tennis?
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