Tennis (Part 1): Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn basic tennis skills and how to use equipment safely.

Tennis (Part 1): Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn basic tennis skills and how to use equipment safely.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Introduce the concept of keeping a ball off the ground and striking over a net / barrier (use balloon to start before progressing to beach ball / soft tennis ball)
  2. Introduce the equipment (racket) & share rules on how to use safely
  3. Begin to apply skills whilst following sequences and patterns of movement (highlight levels of movement such as crouching and stretching)

Equipment

tennis ball, frying pan, tennis racket, balloon

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

Lesson video

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