Tennis - Shot Selection: Forehand and Backhand

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Teacher should establish if there are any students who play tennis regularly, these students can be given the opportunity to lead class activities.

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Using the link below, make a record in your P.E and Health OneNote of each of the key vocabulary terms.

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Watch the instructional video demonstrating how to hit a good forehand shot
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Watch the instructional video to assist you to develop a good backhand stroke
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Watch Novak Djokovic's YouTube lesson. See if the tips help you to improve your strokes
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Access this website for tips on improving as a tennis player including general fitness tips
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See "Pack up and debrief" classroom activity

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Discuss with your family what you have learnt about tennis strokes, book into a court with them and practice your skills

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Create an instructional video of your own. Aim is to explain/demonstrate your knowledge to help other students learn.

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Warm-up
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Demonstrate forehand and backhand strokes. Emphasise the choice between a single hand or double handed ackhand shot.

Discuss when to use these strokes and how to use them to score against their oppenents

 

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Students can participate in tennis drills to practice their forehand and backhand strokes
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Practice match

In groups of 5 (4 players and 1 referee), play a match focusing on improving forehand and backhand strokes.

Once a team has won 3 games the referee should rotate.

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Pack up and debrief

Possible question

  1. Did you find either stroke more difficult to get the hang of? If so why?