Activity

Overhead Smash Spectacular

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

Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Service

Overhead Smash Spectacular

Learning Outcomes

Develop a powerful overhead smash.
Improve timing and coordination.
Enhance court coverage and positioning.

Description Of Activity

Warm-up: Light jogging, arm circles, leg swings, and racket swings.
Smash Drill: Feed high balls to players and have them practice their overhead smashes.
Smash Challenge: Set up a target high on the back fence. Players should aim to smash the ball onto the target.
Smash Relay: Divide players into teams of two. The first player serves, the second player volleys, and the third player smashes. The team with the most successful smashes wins.

Variations

Increase the height of the feed.
Add spin to the feed.
Introduce different smash angles, such as cross-court and down-the-line smashes.

Coaching Tips

Encourage a full backswing and a powerful forward swing.
Remind players to step into the shot and transfer their weight.
Emphasize the importance of making contact with the ball at the highest point.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.

Equipment/Material Required

Tennis rackets
Tennis balls
Tennis court