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- Year 9
Game play and match practice
I can play recognisable points, adjust tactics as a doubles pairing and umpire a game.
- Year 9
Game play and match practice
I can play recognisable points, adjust tactics as a doubles pairing and umpire a game.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: reducing the speed on second serves, increases the probability of getting it in.
- Think: understanding that if the score has been tied at 30-all, you need to win 2 consecutive points to win the game.
- Think: knowing how to take control of the game when you are serving, increases the chances you will win the point.
- Feel: controlling your emotions and managing risk in shot selection is required to maintain effective performance.
- Connect: working together in pairs, over time, builds strong bonds through respect and empathy.
Keywords
Set - a player needs to win 6 games with a 2 game lead to win a set
Break point - when the player receiving serve is 1 point away from winning the current game (i.e. breaking the serve)
Tie-break - a special game played to determine the winner of a set if the score reaches 6-6
Common misconception
Every point is equally important in tennis.
Break point and other points to the advantage side are far more important to avoid losing a game on your own serve or winning/losing a game respectively. In the 2019 Wimbledon final, Federer won 14 more points than Djokovic, but lost the match.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Game play and match practice, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Game play and match practice, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
1 tennis ball per pupil; 1 tennis racket per pupil; tennis posts and nets
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
