Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 11
Percentage play and building a rally to create openings
I can aim at different areas on the table.
- Year 11
Percentage play and building a rally to create openings
I can aim at different areas on the table.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: facing the bat/paddle head in the direction you want the ball to go improves accuracy.
- Think: hitting the ball down the line makes it harder for an opponent to return.
- Feel: resisting the temptation to hit with too much power results in higher consistency
- Connect: adapting the targets to support or challenge a partner shows kindness to help them improve.
Keywords
Tactic - a planned action or strategy to gain advantage during a match
Flat - a ball with no spin
Down the line - a ball that is hit straight and parallel to the sidelines
Common misconception
Pupils believe they can just win by hitting the ball with power.
Winning in table tennis isn’t just about power as control, spin, placement and consistency are just as important. A well-placed shot forces your opponent into difficult returns and increases your accuracy in rallies.
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Percentage play and building a rally to create openings, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Percentage play and building a rally to create openings, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
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.
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Equipment
Table tennis tables with nets (1 between 2), 1 bat each, 1 ball between 2, 8 cards per pupil and 1 A3 laminated target per pupil.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
