Foundation Skills & Match Play
Tennis
•Year 7
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 7 students to essential tennis techniques through a carefully sequenced progression from individual skill mastery to competitive match situations. The focus is on building technical competence with both forehand and backhand strokes whilst developing tactical awareness and decision-making under pressure. Through progressive challenges, students transition from controlled practice to authentic tournament play, experiencing both singles and doubles formats.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How does being in the 'ready position' help you react faster and play better tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • Link skills to perform actions and sequences of movement with a racket
- • Demonstrate specific tactical awareness of court positioning and anticipation
Lesson 2
Big Question:
Can you hit a forehand shot consistently whilst controlling where the ball travels?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop consistent forehand striking technique with control over ball placement
- • Demonstrate the ability to reflect on performance and recognise success in self and others
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can controlling the backhand side of the court give you a competitive advantage in tennis?
Key Objectives:
- • Demonstrate specific tactical awareness in tennis by positioning effectively to receive backhand shots
- • Execute backhand shots with improving consistency using correct grip rotation and technique
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How do we hit a backhand differently from a forehand?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop the ability to link skills to perform actions and sequences of movement in tennis
- • Master the technical differences between forehand and backhand volley execution
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can excellent footwork and positioning transform your ability to win competitive rallies?
Key Objectives:
- • Link good footwork and positioning with a range of shots to play competitive rallies against opponents
- • Be reflective and able to recognise success in self and others during competitive play
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can analysing your opponent's strengths and weaknesses give you a competitive advantage?
Key Objectives:
- • Demonstrate specific tactical awareness during competitive play
- • Apply tactical decisions based on opponent analysis