Strategic Play & Competition
•Year 6
•Tennis
•Check grip size appropriate for student hand size
Alternative: Junior rackets, table tennis bats for beginners
Use newer balls for better bounce consistency
Alternative: Foam balls, low-bounce balls for control practice
Bright colours for clear court boundaries
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Height approximately 60cm for mini courts
Alternative: Rope, cones, painted lines
8m x 5m courts for practice activities
Alternative: Chalk, tape, existing court lines
A tennis stroke played with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot
Rotating the hand slightly anticlockwise from forehand to backhand grip
Understanding court positioning and shot selection to gain advantages
Controlling the centre of the court to limit opponent's options
A sequence of shots between players before a point is won
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting rally shots, measuring court dimensions, calculating success percentages in accuracy challenges
Understanding forces in racket striking, momentum transfer from racket to ball, angles of shot trajectory
Court mapping and positioning, understanding angles and directions for tactical shot placement
Resilience when learning difficult skills, cooperation in partner work, fair play in competitive games
Move between court areas for maximum visibility, demonstrate from central location
Watch grip changes, contact point positioning, tactical decision making
Step in if technique creates safety concerns or students show frustration
Use slow motion for grip changes, exaggerate body positioning for visibility
Large indoor/outdoor space minimum 30m x 40m, multiple court areas possible
Non-slip surface essential for quick directional changes and safe movement
Stop signal understood by all, first aid kit accessible, clear evacuation routes identified
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