Skill Drill Tennis Activities for Year 3

Progressive skill stations developing racket and ball coordination from basic to advanced

Progressive ball juggling activity starting with forehand only and advancing to alternating sides with movement

Progressive ball control activity developing hand-eye coordination through dropping and catching tennis balls after one bounce

Progressive ball throwing and catching activity leading to hand striking rallies

Partners work together to catch ball on racket, drop it, then hit it back in a controlled sequence

Pairs work cooperatively to build and extend rallies using controlled shots aimed at partner's reach

Partners work together to achieve consecutive rally hits, counting successes and aiming to beat previous scores

Pairs work together to keep a ball rally going using gentle racket control

Ball balancing challenge using racket control and coordination

Dynamic warm-up activity where students copy ball handling skills demonstrated by rotating leaders

Individual practice of correct forehand grip and hitting motion using handshake analogy and painting fence visualisation

Systematic practice of forehand technique without ball to perfect swing mechanics

Progressive forehand development from shadow practice to partner feeding

Skill development activity teaching optimal body positioning for ball interception and return

Progressive individual ball handling activities building from simple throw and catch to more complex coordination challenges

Partner activity developing hand-eye coordination through ball catching on racket after specified bounces

Rotation-based competitive game focusing specifically on backhand technique and tactical application

Controlled rally game focusing on touch, technique, and consistency over small courts

Partners work together with one hitting to targets at different distances while the other collects and encourages

Cooperative drill where partners practice backhand technique through controlled feeding and returning

Cooperative skill development focusing on consistent rallying and movement patterns

Partner activity developing underarm throwing accuracy and catching after bounce with counting challenges

Progressive partner practice developing forehand and backhand volley technique with peer assessment

Partner challenge to maintain striking rallies while counting successful exchanges