Skill Drill Tennis Activities for Year 9

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

Multi-level tournament applying learned skills with differentiated rules and court sizes to ensure appropriate challenge for all ability levels.

Pairs practice tennis service technique against a fence with structured peer coaching using observation cards

Partner-based backhand drive practice where one feeds and coaches while the other performs, using reciprocal coaching cards to provide structured technical feedback

Partners work together using coaching cards to develop and refine backhand drive technique through structured observation and feedback

Structured peer coaching activity where partners alternate serving and coaching roles using technique checklists, developing both service skill and assessment literacy

Teams democratically choose three practice drills from their previous learning to prepare for competition, developing decision-making, initiative, and strategic thinking while refining skills

Pairs use tablets to record each other performing a skill (3 attempts), then analyse the video together using specific criteria to provide constructive peer feedback and identify improvement areas

Partner activity where one player feeds balls and the other volleys to knock down cones, developing net play skills, control, and compact swing technique