Activity
Grip Identification and Practice- Tennis
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Grip Identification and Practice- Tennis
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify the three main tennis grips (Eastern, Western, and Semi-Western).
Students will be able to hold the racket in each grip correctly.
Description Of Activity
Warm-up:
Light jog around the court
Arm circles (forward and backward)
Wrist and forearm rotations
Leg swings (front and back)
Dynamic stretches (high knees, butt kicks, arm swings)
Activity Description:
Grip Demonstration:
Demonstrate the Eastern, Western, and Semi-Western grips using a racket and ball.
Explain the key characteristics of each grip, such as the position of the fingers and the angle of the racket handle.
Grip Identification:
Set up rackets with different grips in various locations around the court.
Have students move around the court, identify the grip on each racket, and hold it correctly.
Grip Practice:
Students practice holding each grip individually, focusing on the correct finger placement and hand position.
Encourage students to experiment with different grips and feel the differences in how the racket feels in their hand.
Cool-down:
Static stretches (holding stretches for 10-15 seconds): calf stretch, hamstring stretch, quad stretch, triceps stretch, shoulder stretch
Variations
Use different types of rackets (e.g., wooden, graphite) to compare grip feel.
Have students identify and practice grips on pictures or diagrams.
Coaching Tips
Emphasize the importance of relaxed grip pressure.
Correct any incorrect grip positions or hand placements.
Encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis rackets
Tennis balls
Cones (optional)