Activity
Forehand and Backhand Groundstrokes
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Striking
Forehand and Backhand Groundstrokes
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the correct grip for forehand and backhand strokes.
Students will be able to hit the ball consistently with a forehand and backhand stroke.
Description Of Activity
Warm-up:
Light jog around the court
Arm circles, leg swings
Shadow swings
Activity Description:
Grip: Demonstrate the correct forehand and backhand grips.
Stroke: Explain the basic mechanics of each stroke, emphasizing the importance of racket head speed and follow-through.
Ball Feeding: Have students practice hitting balls fed by a partner or a wall.
Rallying: Pair students up to practice rallying with each other.
Cool Down:
Static stretches, such as calf stretches, hamstring stretches, and quadriceps stretches.
Deep breathing exercises.
Variations
Forehand and backhand volleys
Serve practice
Coaching Tips
Encourage students to keep their eye on the ball.
Remind students to use their legs to generate power.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis rackets
Tennis balls