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- Year 10
Team challenges with high tempo
I can attack the net with intent, move and hit shots with balance, coordination and control.
- Year 10
Team challenges with high tempo
I can attack the net with intent, move and hit shots with balance, coordination and control.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: focusing on a fixed point in the distance improves one footed balance.
- Move: having your racket up in the ready position speeds up transitions to hit on either side.
- Think: hitting the ball whilst stationary improves control and accuracy of shots.
- Feel: confidence comes from repetition and familiarity.
- Connect: supporting each other to work just outside your comfort zone requires mutual respect.
Keywords
Approach shot - played in the mid-court as you attack in towards net
Balance - the ability to maintain stability and control of body position during movement (dynamic) or while stationary (static)
Comfort zone - a situation where you feel safe or at ease
Common misconception
Pupils think balance is only a static position, such as standing on one leg, and is only really needed in sports like gymnastics.
The ability to balance whilst static is essential in sport and in life, be that on one leg or two, but it is important to highlight the kinaesthetic awareness that unlocks success is also required in dynamic balances (i.e. while on the move).
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Team challenges with high tempo, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Team challenges with high tempo, 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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 4 physical education lessons from the Health and wellbeing: cardio tennis unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
a tennis racket each, a bucket of balls per court (ideally low compression), 16 cones per court, tennis posts and nets, music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
