Big Question:

How can we use space strategically to dominate a tennis match?

Key Objectives:

• • Understand how to create and exploit space on a tennis court through tactical positioning
• • Develop consistent forehand technique to maintain rallies with a partner

Big Question:

How can mastering the forehand drive unlock tactical opportunities in tennis rallies?

Key Objectives:

• • Play reciprocal tennis with a partner maintaining consistent rallies
• • Describe and demonstrate the key components of an effective forehand drive

Big Question:

How can mastering the backhand drive transform your tennis game and open up new tactical opportunities?

Key Objectives:

• • Describe and perform the backhand drive technique with increasing accuracy in practice situations
• • Evaluate partner performance using technical criteria and provide constructive feedback for improvement

Big Question:

How can mastering both forehand and backhand drives give you a tactical advantage in competitive tennis?

Key Objectives:

• • Describe and perform the forehand and backhand drive in practice and game situations with accurate technique
• • Evaluate a partner's performance giving constructive feedback using technical criteria to improve performance

Big Question:

How can mastering the service give you a tactical advantage in tennis?

Key Objectives:

• • Describe and perform the tennis service using correct grip and technique
• • Evaluate a partner's performance giving constructive feedback using technical criteria

Big Question:

How can you use tactics and technique to consistently outwit opponents in competitive tennis situations?

Key Objectives:

• • To demonstrate the ability to outwit an opponent in a game situation using the appropriate skills and techniques
• • To demonstrate a variety of tactics based on the movements of others and the ball