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1 The Tennis Foundation 07 Charity Number 9875 Registered Company Number 8 TENNIS any age primary schools tennis Teacher s Handbook

2 Primary Schools Tennis - Teacher s Handbook welcome This resource brings you five weeks of tennis lessons for children aged -7 years, 7-9 years and 9- years. contents Handbook for Teachers The DVD Menu 5 The Lessons 6 Setting Up 7 Ages -7 years Lesson : The Forehand 8 Lesson : The Forehand 0 Lesson : The Volley Lesson : The Serve 50 Lesson 5: The Festival 6 Ages 7-9 years Lesson : The Forehand 7 Lesson : The Backhand 86 Lesson : The Volley 98 Lesson : The Serve 0 Lesson 5: Matchplay 0 Ages 9- years Lesson : The Forehand 8 Lesson : The Backhand 8 Lesson : The Volley 8 Lesson : The Serve 60 Lesson 5: Matchplay 7

3 Handbook for Teachers The lessons for each age group are on separate discs in the DVD box set. Each age group also has its own section in this handbook. Teach tennis with confidence This innovative teaching support has been developed to empower primary school teachers to deliver tennis with confidence. It demonstrates how tennis can be taught to 0 mixed-ability pupils in a school hall. Demonstrating the activities Some teachers may be concerned that they do not have the necessary skills to teach some of the more complex tennis activities. We have recruited one of the country s leading schools tennis coaches to demonstrate all the activities. This allows you to watch the demonstrations with the pupils then teach the activities to the class. The school hall You need to use the school hall for each 5-week block of lessons. The demonstrations of the drills, skills, games and activities on the DVDs are played to the pupils in the school hall. Therefore when you book the hall, you also need to book the TV and DVD player, or an interactive whiteboard/projector. A note about aerial shots In order to demonstrate how to set up activities, we provide shots of the hall from above, giving you an aerial view. However, we have only used half the hall and 5 pupils so that everyone can clearly see what is required. You will have 0 pupils in your class, but we are confident that the aerial shot will give you all the information you need to deliver the tennis activities to the whole class in a safe and fun way. the DVD Menu screen Introduction This section is an introduction to the DVD for teachers. It explains why the DVD has been developed and gives a preview of its contents. Please watch this introduction without the children before you start the lessons. Inclusion This section is also for teachers. It demonstrates how the contents of the DVD can be adapted for children who are less able or have additional learning needs. Please watch this introduction without the children before you start the lessons. Taster/Assembly This is the first section to show to the pupils. Many children have never seen tennis played, let alone played it themselves. This musical section shows teenage children having fun on a tennis court. We hope it enthuses and inspires the children to enjoy what s ahead! Primary Schools Tennis - Teacher s Handbook ages -7 Years [England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P] INTrODUCTION INCLUsION TasTer/asseMBLY LessONs ages -7 Years [England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P] INTrODUCTION INCLUsION TasTer/asseMBLY LessONs ages -7 Years [England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P] INTrODUCTION INCLUsION TasTer/asseMBLY LessONs 5

4 Primary Schools Tennis - Teacher s Handbook The Lessons setting up Starting the lesson Seat all the children in front of the TV or whiteboard Put the correct disc for the age group into the DVD player First screen: select LESSONS Second screen: select the lesson you want The virtual coach The virtual coach begins the lesson by engaging the children with an introduction to tennis. He then demonstrates the first activity. At the end of it, he points to the class and says: Now it s your turn. The teacher The teacher then directs the whole class to follow the activity, and leads the pupils through it. Key teaching points The key teaching points of each activity are highlighted on the screen. They will remain there until the class is ready to move on to the next activity. At this point, the teacher directs the children back to the screen and presses PLAY on the remote control. At the bottom right-hand side of the screen there is a progress bar that indicates how many activities remain in the lesson. Teaching Points ages -7 Years [England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P] INTrODUCTION INCLUsION TasTer/asseMBLY LessONs LessON The Forehand LessON The Forehand LessON The Volley ages -7 Years [England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P] LessON The Serve LessON 5 Festival return To Main Menu Please play on your remote to continue Where you are in the lesson It is important to set up each activity correctly. To support you, we provide an overhead shot of the hall and a diagram of the layout of the cones with each activity. A second diagram tells you what equipment to provide and whether pupils need partners or teams. Each lesson includes a warm up, agility, balance and coordination skills (ABCs), a main theme and a game. ABCs - Agility, Balance and Coordination a B C Agility: In tennis, the player must be able to move around the court efficiently and effectively, being quick but always in control. Balance: It is important to move around smoothly and to stop evenly, with knees bent, back straight, head up and the player ready for action. Coordination: The player must be able to coordinate all the aspects that make a good shot - footwork, racket control and their focus on the ball. Each lesson plan features: key An overhead photo of the hall: Diagrams for cone layouts: A key to show you what equipment to provide and whether pupils need partners or teams: Racket Ball Bucket Cone Partner Teams Teams 6 7

5 Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Ages -7 years WARM UP Lesson : The Forehand England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Sidestepping Jumping Bounce-Catch For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. Remember to stress to pupils the importance of a warm up whatever sport they are playing, the warm up prepares both their bodies and their minds warming up muscles helps to prevent injury Warming up gets pupils focused - it sets their minds on the game, and prepares them for the action ahead 9

6 Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Jogging Note: Jogging begins each lesson because we feel it is a fun and safe way for the whole class to warm up. The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Make sure there is enough space between each child Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5 0

7 a Sidestepping B Jumping Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand The activity is sidestepping Pupils need to be balanced and ready to move, weight on their toes, knees bent and heads up The activity is jumping Pupils need to bend their knees, drive their arms into the air, and push up from the floor to explode as they jump over the cones Stay balanced Sporty position Low to the ground Head up Bend knees Drive arms into the air Explode Land balanced Pupils side step around the cones Pupils side step between the cones Jump on right leg, then left leg Touch the floor between each jump Leave spaces between pupils Point out that it s not how fast they can go - it s how well they can do it Heads, shoulders, hips and feet must all point to the centre of the hall Leave spaces between pupils Encourage high jumps, but with control

8 C Bounce- Catch The activity is sidestepping whilst bouncing and catching the ball at the same time Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Creating Rallies Watch the ball Let ball drop to floor Cradle ball in both hands Side step around the cones Allow two bounces Move between the cones Encourage pupils to watch the ball and move with the ball Get the pupils to say bounce out loud when the ball bounces, and catch when they catch it For less able children use a larger ball Set up for: Throw to Throw Rolling Rally Bounce-Hit-Catch For these activities pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. Rallies involve playing in pairs. This requires player cooperation and introduces the element of competition. A key point is that each pair must keep and agree the score as they play. Importantly, this activity also develops team work. 5

9 Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Throw to Throw Rolling Rally The activity is a low underarm throw, up and over an imaginary net, aiming at their partner s racket Pupils roll the ball across the hall floor to one another, using the racket to push the ball along Pupils score every time the ball lands on their partner s racket (without a bounce) In pairs Aim for partner s racket Throw underarm Low to high 5 Keep a score Pupils stand closer together Ball on floor Racket behind ball Strings facing partner Push ball to partner 5 Stop ball with racket Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Stand closer together Ball is allowed to bounce before it hits the racket Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Pupils stand further apart Get pupils to hold racket at the bottom of the grip Make sure the catcher watches the ball, that they are on their toes and ready to catch At the end ask each pair to call out their scores 5 Pupils keep watching the ball Working together will contribute to a longer rally 5 6 7

10 Bounce- Hit-Catch One pupil throws the ball underarm to their partner who is standing opposite them The ball should bounce once before the hitter hits the ball back to the thrower who catches it games Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Stand sideways Watch the ball move Low to high push Catcher can allow the ball to bounce before catching it Stand closer to each other Introduce scoring, one point for each successful hit and catch Hold the racket at the bottom of the grip Swing from low to high Strings facing partner Do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall Remind hitters and catchers to swap over Set up for Games: Golden Shot Ball at side of cone, push ball through the cones to hit the end cone. Basketball Stand between cones, throw underarm into the basket. Surf Dudes Ball on racket, side step through the cones without ball falling off. For this activity, divide class into three teams. 8 9

11 Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Ages -7 years WARM UP Lesson : The Forehand England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Sidestepping Hopping SKIPPING For these activities pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it.

12 Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5

13 a Sidestepping B HOPPing Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand The activity is sidestepping Pupils need to be balanced and ready to move, weight on their toes, knees bent and heads up Hopping is moving your weight onto one of your legs, bending the knee and pushing up into the air and landing gently The activity is moving around the hall hopping on one leg over the cones, using the arms for balance Stay balanced Sporty position Low to the ground Head up Bend knee Use arms to balance Push up into the air Land gently Pupils side step around the cones Hop over alternate cones Pupils side step between the cones Hop on one leg for longer before changing legs Leave spaces between pupils Point out that it s not how fast they can go - it s how well they can do it Remind the pupils to change legs Heads, shoulders, hips and feet must all point to the centre of the hall 5

14 c skipping Skipping involves the arms and the legs working together Keep a good rhythm and hold the position for as long as possible ROLLING RALLY Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Lift knees high Light on toes Head still opposite leg to opposite arm Pupils who are less confident/able can walk around rather than skip Plenty of space between pupils Encourage pupils to keep a rhythm and hold the position for as long as possible Quality of action, not speed around the hall Set up for: ROLLING RALLY For this activity, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps away from the centre of the hall. Pupils roll the ball across the hall floor to one another, using the racket to push the ball along 6 7

15 Rolling rally Ball on floor Racket behind ball Strings facing partner Push ball to partner 5 Stop ball with racket Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Stand closer together Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Bounce-hit-catch Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Hold the racket at the bottom of the grip Pupils keep watching the ball Working together will contribute to a longer rally 5 Set up for: Bounce-Hit-Catch For this activity, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps away from the centre of the hall. One pupil throws the ball underarm to their partner who is standing opposite them The ball should bounce once before the hitter hits the ball back to the thrower who catches it 8 9

16 Bounce- Hit-Catch Living Wall Ages -7 Lesson - The Forehand Stand sideways Watch the ball move Low to high Throw underarm Catcher can allow the ball to bounce before catching it Stand closer together Introduce scoring, one point for each successful hit and catch Hold the racket at the bottom of the grip Swing from low to high, strings facing partner Remind hitters and catchers to swap over Set up for: LIVING WALL Two teams: hitters and throwers Throwers stand in a line along the cones each hitter moves along hitting a ball from each thrower Only allow the ball to bounce once Thrower catches the ball from the hitter Hitter then rejoins the line 0

17 Living Wall Two groups Throwers behind cones Hitters face throwers Bounce-hit-catch 5 Hitters move to the next cone Remind hitters and throwers to swap over Before you begin, make sure pupils understand what their team is meant to be doing 5

18 Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Ages -7 years WARM UP Lesson : The Volley England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Jumping Sidestepping Hopping For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. remember to stress to pupils the importance of a warm up - whatever sport they are playing, the warm up prepares both their bodies and their minds warming up muscles helps to prevent injury warming up gets pupils focused - it sets their minds on the game, and prepares them for the action ahead 5

19 Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5 6 7

20 A Jumping b Sidestepping Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Pupils need to bend their knees, drive their arms into the air, and push up from the floor to explode as they jump over the cones The activity is sidestepping Pupils need to be balanced and ready to move, weight on their toes, knees bent and heads up Bend knees Drive arms into the air Explode Land balanced Stay balanced Sporty position Low to the ground Head up Jump on right leg then change to left leg Touch the floor between each jump Pupils side step around the cones Pupils side step between the cones Leave spaces between pupils Encourage high jumps, but with control Leave spaces between pupils Point out that it s not how fast they can go - it s how well they can do it Heads, shoulders, hips and feet must all point to the centre of the hall 8 9

21 C HOPping Hopping is moving your weight onto one of your legs, bending the knee and pushing up into the air, then landing gently Hopping involves the arms and the legs working together whilst keeping a good rhythm The activity is moving around the hall hopping on one leg over the cones, using the arms for balance Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Throwing and Catching Bend knee Use arms to balance Push up into the air Land gently Hop over alternate cones Hop on one leg for longer before changing legs Remind the pupils to change legs Set up for: Throwing and Catching For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. A volley is where you hit the ball before it bounces. Two groups of pupils Throwers: low to high throw with no bounce catchers: watch the ball ready to catch 0

22 Throwing and Catching Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Catching in Cones Watch the path of the ball Underarm throw Low to high No bounce 5 Bend knees Pupils stand closer together Pupils stand further apart Make sure pupils watch the ball at all times Work together - make it easy for your partner to catch 5 Set up for: Catching in Cones For this activity, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. thrower and catcher thrower throws the ball to their partner Partner is standing ready to catch the ball in a cone they are holding

23 Catching in Cones Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Throwing and Volleying Watch the ball move Underarm throw No bounce Cradle ball in cone Stand closer together Find a larger object or a larger ball for less able children to catch Stand further apart Controlled throw aiming at the cone Remind pupils to swap over Set up for: Throwing and volleying For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. A volley is where you hit the ball before it bounces. Two groups of pupils Throwers: low to high throw with no bounce hitters (volleyers): volley the ball back to the thrower (with no bounce) 5

24 Throwing and Volleying One thrower, one volleyer Thrower throws the ball underarm to their partner who volleys the ball back to the thrower (with no bounce) Throw underarm Keep racket head up Watch the ball move Push the racket out in front of you Stand closer together Catcher can allow ball to bounce before catching it Keep a score Keep rackets up (above the waist) Pupils slowly push their rackets - not swing them Remind the two groups of pupils to swap over 6 7

25 Living Wall volley Living Wall Volley Ages -7 Lesson - The Volley Keep racket head up Push racket out in front of you No bounce Hitter moves on to next cone Remind the hitters to swap over with the throwers Before you begin, make sure pupils understand what their team is meant to be doing Set up for: Living Wall Volley For this activity, the throwers stand in a line down the hall. The hitters move along the centre of the hall. two teams, throwers and hitters (volleyers) throwers stand in a line along the cones each hitter moves along hitting a volley from each thrower then rejoins the line and repeats 8 9

26 Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve Ages -7 years WARM UP Lesson : The Serve England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Toe Tap Hand Tap For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 5

27 Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5 5 5

28 abcs Toe Tap abcs Hand Tap Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve Pupils travel around hall tapping each cone with their foot, using a different foot each time Pupils tap each cone with alternate hands as they move around the hall Tap each cone with toe Move to the next cone Keep balanced Tap with one or favourite foot Tap each cone with hand Bend knees Head up Tap with favourite hand Tap each cone with both feet Tap each cone with both hands Make sure pupils face inwards and move slowly along the cones Bend the knees not the back, keep the head up Make sure there is enough space between pupils 5 55

29 throw to target throw to target Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve In pairs Aim for partner s racket Throw underarm Low to high 5 Keep a score Set up for: Throw to Target Serve to Target Serve to Catch For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. low underarm throw, up and over the imaginary net, aiming at their partner s racket which is on the floor Good aim improves serving pupil scores each time they hit their partner s racket Ball is allowed to bounce before it hits the target Make sure the catchers are watching the ball, on their toes, and ready to catch Remind the thrower and catcher to swap over

30 Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve Serve to Target Serve to Catch Server serves the ball underarm and aims to hit their partner s racket which is lying on the floor in front of them One server, one catcher Server serves the ball underarm, aiming at the catcher Catcher catches the ball and then becomes the server and aims for partner s racket The catcher catches the ball before it bounces and rolls it back to the server Work together to achieve as many serves and catches as possible Hit the ball before it bounces Strings facing target Take turns to serve Strings facing target Hit the ball before it bounces Roll the ball back Stand closer together Allow ball to bounce before hitting partner s racket Ball can bounce before catcher catches Stand closer together Keep a score - if you miss, the score goes back to zero Stand further apart Ask pupils to hold ball in front of racket (no bounce) Score goes back to zero when a ball is dropped or missed Pupils should lift strings toward the target Work as a team to achieve as many hits as possible Remind the server and catcher to swap over - do this as a group to ensure that servers are always on the same side of the hall 58 59

31 GAMES GAMES Game : Serving into the Box Game : Hit the Wall Game : Super Aimer Ages -7 Lesson - The Serve Remind the pupils to change activities so that each team plays each game Pupils should keep a score Set up for: Game : Serving into the Box Serve up and over the imaginary net and land in the box. Game : Hit the Wall Serve to wall and make the ball (catch the ball on the racket). The next lesson, the Festival, features a scorecard. To prepare for this, we suggest the pupils make their own scorecard. An example is shown below. Games Scorecard Pupil s Name: Game : Super Aimer Aim to throw the ball into the basket. For this activity, divide class into three teams. Game: Score: Remind pupils to have the scorecards ready for next week s Festival. 60 6

32 Ages -7 years Games Scorecard Last time you asked the class to prepare a scorecard. Ages -7 Lesson 5 - The Festival Lesson 5: The Festival England/Wales: Rec Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Pupil s Name: Game: Score: 6

33 WARM UP Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands Ages -7 Lesson 5 - The Festival Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Stop more frequently Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Sidestepping and clapping Power Skipping For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Remember to congratulate and encourage them 6 65

34 Ages -7 Lesson 5 - The Festival Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction abcs Sidestepping and Clapping When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Sidestepping as before, but with hands clapping above their heads at the same time Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Sidestep around cones Hands clap above head Head high arms and legs working together Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Arms can work slower than legs to gain confidence In and out of the cones In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Make sure pupils keep their arms and legs working together Keep class facing the centre of the hall Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed

35 abcs Power Skipping Power skipping involves driving the arms and the legs as high into the air as possible, working together, keeping a good rhythm and pushing up from the ground Skip opposite arm to opposite leg The festival Ages -7 Lesson 5 - The Festival Bend knees Head high Drive arms up Push up from the ground 5 Balance and control Pupils who are less confident/able can walk around rather than skip Plenty of space between pupils Drive up left arm with right leg and keep a rhythm Get pupils to count one-two, one-two to help their timing as they drive their arms and legs up 5 Set up for Games: Festival Golden Shot Ball at side of cone. Push ball through the cones to hit the end cone. Basketball Stand between cones, throw underarm into the basket. Surf Dudes Ball on racket, side step through the cones without ball falling off. For this activity, divide class into three teams

36 The Festival Ages -7 Lesson 5 - The Festival Divide the class into three equal teams and place one team at each station or activity Once each player has had an agreed number of turns at each activity, swap the groups over so all groups play all games Get pupils to complete their scorecards at the end CONCLUSION You have now completed the five lessons. We hope you have found the DVD and handbook helpful and that the pupils have had a great time learning tennis. Thank you for delivering tennis. For more information:

37 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Ages 7-9 years WARM UP Lesson : The Forehand England/Wales: Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Sidestepping Jumping Bounce-Catch For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. remember to stress to pupils the importance of a warm up whatever sport they are playing, the warm up prepares both their bodies and their minds warming up muscles helps to prevent injury warming up gets pupils focused - it sets their minds on the game, and prepares them for the action ahead 7

38 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed

39 a Sidestepping B Jumping Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand The activity is sidestepping Pupils need to be balanced and ready to move, weight on their toes, knees bent and heads up The activity is jumping Pupils need to bend their knees, drive their arms into the air, and push up from the floor to explode as they jump over the cones Stay balanced Sporty position Low to the ground Head up Bend knees Drive arms into the air Explode Land balanced Pupils side step around the cones Jump on right leg, then left leg Pupils side step between the cones Touch the floor between each jump Leave spaces between pupils Point out that it s not how fast they can go - it s how well they can do it Heads, shoulders, hips and feet must all point to the centre of the hall Leave spaces between pupils Encourage high jumps, but with control 76 77

40 C Bounce- Catch The activity is sidestepping whilst bouncing and catching the ball at the same time Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Creating Rallies Watch the ball Let ball drop to floor Cradle ball in both hands Side step around the cones Allow two bounces Move between the cones Encourage pupils to watch the ball and move with the ball Get the pupils to say bounce out loud when the ball bounces, and catch when they catch it For less able children use a larger ball Set up for: Throw to Throw Rolling Rally Bounce-Hit-Catch For these activities pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. Rallies involve playing in pairs. This requires player cooperation and introduces the element of competition. A key point is that each pair must keep and agree the score as they play. Importantly, this activity also develops team work

41 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Throw to Throw Rolling Rally Low underarm throw, up and over the imaginary net, aiming at their partner s racket Pupils roll the ball across the hall floor to one another, using the racket to push the ball along Pupils score every time the ball lands on their partner s racket (without a bounce) In pairs Aim for partner s racket Throw underarm Low to high 5 Keep a score Pupils stand closer together Ball is allowed to bounce before it hits the racket Pupils stand further apart Make sure the catcher watches the ball, that they are on their toes and ready to catch At the end ask each pair to call out their scores Ball on floor Racket behind ball Strings facing partner Push ball to partner 5 Stop ball with racket Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Stand closer together Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Get pupils to hold racket at the bottom of the grip Pupils keep watching the ball Working together will contribute to a longer rally

42 Bounce- Hit-Catch One pupil throws the ball underarm to their partner who is standing opposite them The ball should bounce once before the hitter hits the ball back to the catcher games Games Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Stand sideways Watch the ball move Low to high push Catcher can allow the ball to bounce before catching it Stand closer to each other Introduce scoring, one point for each successful hit and catch Hold the racket at the bottom of the grip Swing from low to high Strings facing partner Do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall Set up for Games: Game : Keepy-Up Tennis Bounce and hit it up. Continue until you miss. Game : Forehand Slalom Little steps in and out of the cones - little hits. Keep the ball under control. Game : Target Tennis Drop the ball, hit the forehand and aim for the cone in the middle. For this activity, divide class class into three teams. 8 8

43 GAMES Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Forehand Game : Keepy-Up Tennis Game : Forehand Slalom Game : Target Tennis Divide the class into three equal teams and place one team at each station or activity Once each player has had an agreed number of turns at each activity, swap the groups over so all groups play all games 8 85

44 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand Ages 7-9 years WARM UP Lesson : The Backhand England/Wales: Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Heel Flicks Chopping For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 87

45 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed

46 abcs Heel Flicks abcs chopping Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand Pupils move in the direction they are facing, kicking their feet up behind them to hit their hands The right foot hits the right hand and the left foot hits the left hand Facing the inside of the hall, pupils move feet quickly up and down and hands quickly in a chopping motion, then they sidestep Head up and balanced Hands behind you Heels touch hands Head up Keep a rhythm 5 Stay in control Stand sideways Chopping with arms Fast feet Head high Start all the class doing the activity standing still, so they get the idea before starting to move sideways Get pupils to listen for the sound We are looking for quality of the heel flick not the speed pupils are moving around the hall Teacher can shout/clap to change direction To help pupils maintain a rhythm, ask them to count one-two, one-two ( one for the right and two for the left) All pupils must face inwards All pupils move around to their right Keep head up and back straight

47 Backhand Throw to Throw Backhand Throw to Throw Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand Two hands on the ball Turn shoulders Throw towards your partner Low to high Set up for: Backhand Throw to Throw Backhand Roll To Roll Backhand Bounce-Hit-Catch Backhand Game For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. low backhand, underarm throw, up and over the imaginary net, aiming at their partner s racket pupils score every time the ball lands on their partner s racket Stand closer to partner Stand further away from partner 9 9

48 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand Backhand Roll to Roll With two hands on the racket, pupils push the ball across the floor from their backhand side aiming at their partner s backhand side Backhand Bounce- Hit-Catch Hitter and catcher Catcher throws the ball to the hitter s backhand Two hands on racket Favourite hand at the bottom Turn sideways Strings facing partner 5 push ball along floor to partner Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Use a cone as a target to aim at Stand closer together Two hands on racket Stand sideways Low to high Strings facing partner Catcher may let the ball bounce before catching Hitter may let the ball bounce twice before hitting Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Introduce scoring, one for each successful hit and catch Get pupils to hold racket with favourite hand at the bottom of the racket grip Working together contributes to a higher rally 5 Get pupils to put favourite hand on the bottom of the racket grip Remind hitters and catchers to swap over - do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall 9 95

49 Backhand Game Using the backhand, hit the ball to land on their partner s racket Thrower must throw to their partner s backhand and hitter must try and hit the target (the racket) Two hands on racket Stand sideways Strings facing target Score each time you hit target Get pupils to put favourite hand on the bottom of the racket grip Remind hitters and catchers to swap over - do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall Keep scores Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Backhand 96 97

50 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Ages 7-9 years WARM UP Lesson : The VOLLEY England/Wales: Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction Power Skipping For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 99

51 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed

52 abcs Power Skipping Power skipping involves driving the arms and the legs as high into the air as possible, working together, keeping a good rhythm and pushing up from the ground Games Scissor Jump abcs Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Bend knees Head high Drive arms up Push up from the ground 5 Balance and control Pupils who are less confident/able can walk around rather than skip Plenty of space between pupils Encourage pupils to keep a rhythm and hold the position in the air for as long as possible Quality of action not speed around the ball Set up for: Scissor Jump Pupils face inwards, feet either side of a line. One foot forward with opposite hand level with leg, then change legs 5 0 0

53 abcs Scissor Jump Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Throwing Games and Catching Knees bent One foot in front of the other Opposite hand in front Change legs 5 Head up Pupils can change legs more quickly as they become more confident, but should not lose quality Keep arms and legs working together Jump over the line, changing legs as you do Whilst you are changing legs, make sure the opposite arm is in front 5 Set up for: Throwing and Catching Throwing and Volleying For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. Simple definition of a volley is not letting the ball bounce. Two groups of pupils Throwers: low to high throw with no bounce Catchers: watch the ball ready to catch 0 05

54 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Throwing and Catching Throwing and Volleying Thrower throws ball underarm at partner s racket Watch the path of the ball Underarm throw Low to high No bounce 5 Bend knees Thrower must be ready to catch the volley return from the hitter Hitter (volleyer) has hand at the bottom of the racket Hitter must try and hit the ball out in front of them at all times with no swing Pupils can stand closer together Pupils stand further apart Watch the path of the ball Throw underarm Keep the racket up Push the racket in front of you Make sure pupils watch the ball at all times Work together - make it easy for your partner to catch Thrower to stand closer to the volleyer to make task easier for volleyer Catcher can allow ball to bounce before catching it 5 Keep pupils rackets up (above the waist) Pupils should push the racket and not swing Remind pupils to swap over as a group Keep a score

55 Living Wall Volley Living Wall Volley Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Volley Keep the racket head up Push the racket out in front of you No bounce Move to the next cone Hitter stands closer to thrower Set up for: Living Wall Volley For this activity, the throwers stand in a line down the hall. The hitters move along the centre of the hall. two teams, throwers and hitters (volleyers) throwers stand in a line along the cones each hitter moves along hitting a volley from each thrower then rejoins the line and repeats Hitter moves along the cones more quickly Remind the hitters to swap over with the throwers Before you begin, make sure pupils understand what their team is meant to be doing 08 09

56 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Serve Ages 7-9 years WARM UP Lesson : The Serve England/Wales: Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it.

57 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Serve Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5

58 abcs Tick-Tock Jumping Tick-Tock Jumping Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Serve In pairs, facing each other One says tick then tock Other jumps sideways over cone Keep the rhythm going 5 Swap places Set up for: Tick-Tock Jumping For this activity, partners face each other with a cone between them. work closely in pairs over the cone first pupil says tick and moves hand to one side, while partner jumps sideways over cone pupil moves hand back and says tock and partner jumps sideways back over cone Tell pupils to take longer between each tick and tock to allow more time Remind pairs to swap over 5 5

59 Throw to Target Throw to Target Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Serve In pairs Aim for partner s racket Throw underarm Low to high 5 Keep a score Set up for: Throw to Target Serve to Target Serve and Rally For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. low underarm throw, up and over the imaginary net, aiming at their partner s racket which is on the floor good aim improves serving pupils score every time they hit their partner s racket Ball is allowed to bounce before it hits the target Make sure the catcher is watching the ball, on their toes, and ready to catch Ask pupils to swap over - thrower becomes catcher, catcher becomes thrower 5 6 7

60 Ages 7-9 Lesson - The Serve Serve to Target Server serves the ball underarm and aims to hit their partner s racket which is lying on the floor in front of them Catcher catches the ball and then becomes the server and aims for partner s racket Game Serve and Rally A teamwork activity to build the best score possible Start with a serve to the partner Use forehand, backhand and footwork Hit the ball before it bounces Strings facing target Take turns to serve The ball must only bounce once Accuracy not power Ball is allowed to bounce before it hits the racket One serves, the other hits back Keep the rally going Keep a score Get pupils to hold ball in front of racket (no bounce) Pupils should lift strings toward the target Player can begin the point by throwing the ball underarm to their partner Accuracy not power Work as a team to achieve a higher number of hits Remember to keep the pupils scoring and remind them to take turns serving 8 9

61 Ages 7-9 Lesson 5 - Matchplay Ages 7-9 years WARM UP Lesson 5: Matchplay England/Wales: Y & Y, Scotland: P & P Set up for: Jogging Changing Direction For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it.

62 Ages 7-9 Lesson 5 - Matchplay Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to stop with a clap of the hands, or by shouting stop! Changing Direction The activity is jogging but instead of stopping, the pupils change direction When changing direction, pupils should push off, be in control and stay balanced Jog on toes Use arms Head high Stop like a cat Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell the class to change direction with a clap of the hands You may prefer to shout change! Jog between the cones Stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Low to the ground Push off with your feet Stay balanced Knees bent 5 Light on toes Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child In and out of the cones Change direction more frequently Leave spaces between pupils Emphasise quality and control of the turn, not speed 5

63 Ages 7-9 Lesson 5 - Matchplay abcs The Maze abcs T the maze Hop/jump/skip/sidestep All directions Light on your toes Head up 5 Stay balanced Pupils to work at a slower pace Spread the cones further apart for a wheelchair user Set up for: The Maze The activity develops spatial awareness. pupils must be aware of others and the cones whilst moving around the hall using the skills they have learnt - hopping, skipping, jumping, and sidestepping Pupils can only move to the right Make sure pupils avoid bumping into each other by keep their heads up and being alert 5 5

64 Challengers and Champions Challengers and Champions Ages 7-9 Lesson 5 - Matchplay In pairs (doubles) Make court and net with cones Challengers replace champions when they score two points If your pupils are unable to win two points, players can become champions after winning one point Set up for: Challengers and Champions 6 To become champions, players need to win two points they must keep the ball inside the court and the ball should only bounce once Mark out as many courts as you have space Use cones as the net and other cones to mark the baselines, to form the rectangular shape of the court Players play up and over the net and must keep the ball inside the court CONCLUSION You have now completed the five lessons. We hope you have found the DVD and handbook helpful and that the pupils have had a great time learning tennis. Thank you for delivering tennis. For more information: 7

65 Ages 9- Lesson - The Forehand Ages 9- years WARM UP Lesson : The Forehand England/Wales: Y5 & Y6, Scotland: P5 & P6 Set up for: Jogging Sidestepping Power Skipping Heel Flick For these activities pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. remember to stress to pupils the importance of a warm up - whatever sport they are playing, the warm up prepares both their bodies and their minds warming up muscles helps to prevent injury warming up gets pupils focused - it sets their minds on the game, and prepares them for the action ahead 9

66 Ages 9- Lesson - The Forehand Jogging Note: Jogging begins each lesson because we feel it is a fun and safe way for the whole class to warm up. The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell pupils to change direction by clapping your hands Tell them to stop by shouting stop! Jog on toes and use arms Head high change direction when teacher claps Stop like a cat abcs Sidestepping The activity is sidestepping Pupils need to be balanced and ready to move, weight on their toes, knees bent and heads up Arms out for balance Sporty position Low to the ground Head up Pupils side step around the cones Jog between the cones Pupils side step between the cones Change direction and stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child Leave spaces between pupils Point out that it s not how fast they can go - it s how well they can do it Heads, shoulders, hips and feet must all point to the centre of the hall 0

67 Ages 9- Lesson - The Forehand abcs Power Skipping Power skipping involves driving the arms and the legs as high into the air as possible, working together, keeping a good rhythm and pushing up from the ground abcs Heel Flick Pupils move in the direction they are facing, kicking their feet up behind them to hit their hands The right foot hits the right hand and the left foot hits the left hand Head up and balanced Bend knees Head high Drive arms up Balance and control Pupils who are less confident/able can walk around rather than skip Plenty of space between pupils Encourage pupils to keep a rhythm and hold the position in the air for as long as possible Quality of action, not speed around the hall Hands behind you Heels touch hands Head up Keep a rhythm 5 Stay in control one-two, one-two ( one for Get pupils to listen for the sound We are looking for quality of the heel flick not the speed pupils are moving around the hall To help pupils maintain a rhythm, ask them to count the right and two for the left) 5

68 Roll to Roll ROLL TO ROLL Ages 9- Lesson - The Forehand Racket in favourite hand Hold at bottom of grip strings facing your partner Push the ball Set up for: Roll To Roll Throw To Hit Forehand Rally For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. pupils roll the ball across the hall floor to one another, using the racket to push the ball along Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Stand closer together Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Get pupils to hold racket at the bottom of the grip Pupils keep watching the ball Working together will contribute to a longer rally 5

69 Ages 9- Lesson - The Forehand Throw to Hit Thrower must be ready to catch the return from the hitter Game Forehand Rally Thrower throws ball underarm over imaginary net to bounce before it reaches partner s racket The activity involves pupils working together to keep the ball going with control Hitter: hand at the bottom of the handle, strings facing partner, pupil must push racket low to high Both hitting Strings facing forward Underarm throw Over imaginary net Strings facing your partner Bounce hit 5 Push racket low to high Push racket low to high Keep the rally going 5 Keep a score Start rally with a throw to the partner Thrower stands closer to the hitter to make task easier for hitter Keep a score - if there are any mistakes the score goes back to zero Hold the racket at the bottom of the grip Swing from low to high Strings facing partner Do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall 5 Keep pupils light on their toes Push racket low to high One bounce only 5 6 7

70 Ages 9- Lesson - The Backhand Ages 9- years WARM UP Lesson : The Backhand England/Wales: Y5 & Y6, Scotland: P5 & P6 Set up for: Jogging CrossOver Basketball For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 9

71 Jogging abcs Crossover Ages 9- Lesson - The Backhand The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Pupils cross one foot in front of the other, then cross other foot behind them to bring their feet level Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell pupils to change direction by clapping your hands The same leading foot then crosses behind the other and the other foot crosses in front bringing their feet level Tell them to stop by shouting stop! While doing this the pupils must look forward with their arms outstretched for balance Jog on toes and use arms Head high change direction when teacher claps Stop like a cat One foot crosses in front Feet are level Same foot crosses behind Feet now level again 5 Keep looking ahead Jog between the cones Change direction and stop more frequently Go around the cones Check their stopped positions Move between the cones Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child Try to keep pupils heads high, not looking down at their feet Keep pupils facing inwards 5 0

72 Ages 9- Lesson - The Backhand abcs Basketball This activity combines ball skills with movement The palm of the pupil s hand pushes the ball down to the bounce and then the palm of the hand controls the ball coming up Backhand Rolling Rally Knees bent, weight on toes Back straight, head up Push ball down to bounce Change hands Using favourite hand only Switch from one hand to the other Ball control comes from the palm pushing Try to get pupils to look up and around them Set up for: Backhand Rolling Rally Backhand Throw to Hit Backhand Rally Backhand Game For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. Pupils roll the ball across the hall floor to one another, using the racket on the backhand side to push the ball along

73 Ages 9- Lesson - The Backhand Backhand Rolling Rally Backhand Throw to Hit Thrower must be ready to catch the return from the hitter Thrower throws ball underarm over imaginary net Two-hand grip Favourite hand at bottom Strings behind ball Push ball to partner 5 Keep rally going Ball bounces before it reaches partner s racket on the backhand side Hitter: favourite hand at bottom of the racket grip, strings facing partner, racket moving from low to high Pupil stops the ball before rolling it back Stand closer together Two-hand grip Favourite hand at bottom Strings behind ball Low to high 5 Throw - bounce - hit - catch Pupil does not stop the ball before sending it back Thrower stands closer to the hitter to make task easier for hitter Get pupils to hold racket with favourite hand at the bottom of the racket grip Keep pupils watching the ball Working together contributes to a higher rally 5 Get pupils to put favourite hand on the bottom of the racket grip Remind hitters and catchers to swap over - do this as a group to ensure that hitters are always on the same side of the hall 5 5

74 Ages 9- Lesson - The Backhand Backhand Rally Pupils work together Start the rally with the ball on top of the strings and favourite hand at the bottom of the racket grip Let the ball bounce and then hit, going from low to high Keep the ball going with control Game Backhand Rally Pupils work together Start the rally with the ball on top of the strings and favourite hand at the bottom of the racket grip Let the ball bounce and then hit, going from low to high Keep the ball going with control Ball on top of strings Two-hand grip Let ball bounce - then hit Low to high push Start rally with a throw to the partner Ball on top of strings Two-hand grip Let ball bounce - then hit Low to high push 5 Keep a score Keep pupils light on their toes Start rally with a throw to the partner Push racket from low to high One bounce only Keep a score - if there are any mistakes the score goes back to zero 5 Keep pupils light on their toes Push racket from low to high One bounce only 6 7

75 Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley Ages 9- years WARM UP Lesson : The Volley England/Wales: Y5 & Y6, Scotland: P5 & P6 Set up for: Jogging Fast Feet, Slow Hands For these activities, the pupils should always face the centre of the hall with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 9

76 Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell pupils to change direction by clapping your hands Tell them to stop by shouting stop! abcs Fast Feet, Slow Hands The activity involves pupils feet working hard tapping (running on the spot but feet only just leaving the floor) sideways around the cones while their hands meet with a clap above their heads at a much slower pace Keep the hands slow and the feet fast and maintain a rhythm Jog on toes and use arms Head high change direction when teacher claps Stop like a cat Feet tapping Hands above head Head up Sideways around cones 5 Keep it going Jog between the cones Change direction and stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child At the start, keep pupils standing still once they have mastered the actions, they move on to the right Move between the cones Keep the pupils heads up - encourage them not to look at their feet

77 Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley abcs Dragback abcs DRAGBACK On your toes Drag the ball Stay in control Use both feet Use one foot only Use both feet, dragging the ball from one foot to the other Set up for: Dragback For this activity, pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. this activity is for foot and eye coordination pupil puts foot on the ball and drags it backwards then forwards, then repeats with other foot Encourage scoring of number of drags under control Keep pupils in their own space 5 5

78 Throw to Volley Throw to Volley Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley One thrower, one hitter Hold racket at bottom of grip Keep racket head up Push ball in front 5 No bounce Set up for: Throw to Volley Racket to Racket For these activities, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. thrower must be ready to catch the volley return from the hitter thrower throws ball underarm at partner s racket hitter (volleyer): hand at the bottom of the racket grip - pupil must try and hit the ball out in front of them with no swing Thrower to stand closer to the volleyer to make task easier for volleyer Keep a score Keep pupils rackets up (above the waist) Pupils should push the racket and not swing Remind pupils to swap over as a group

79 Racket to Racket The activity is partners trying to keep a rally going without the ball bouncing Either pupil can restart the racket to racket rally when a mistake is made Volleyball Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley Push ball in front No bounce Keep racket head up Keep a rally going Use forehand only Use backhand if needed Keep a score Pupils must push the ball Pupils to stay on their toes to enable quick movement of the ball Set up for: Volleyball Tricks n Flicks For these activities the pupils need to find a space within the hall. The activity is using all of the body and the racket to keep the ball up in the air. Use the racket, hands, head, elbows to keep the ball up - try not to let it touch the ground

80 Ages 9- Lesson - The Volley VOLLEYBALL Tricks n Flicks Keep it in the air Any part of the body Use racket too Encourage pupils to develop their own skills - this will help them feel at ease with the racket and ball Before you start, suggest some ideas At first let pupils play on their own Pupils play with their partners, keeping the ball up together Use racket only - on your own Flick it up from floor/both sides of racket/change hands/spin ball Make up your own tricks Stay in control Keep pupils in their own space Remind pupils when to play with partners Simple tricks done well Use unusual parts of the racket, handle, edge, etc. Keep pupils in their own space Encourage and share tricks 58 59

81 Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve Ages 9- years WARM UP Lesson : The Serve England/Wales: Y5 & Y6, Scotland: P5 & P6 Set up for: Jogging Scissors For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 6

82 Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell pupils to change direction by clapping your hands Tell them to stop by shouting stop! abcs Scissors Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve Jog on toes and use arms Head high change direction when teacher claps Stop like a cat Jog between the cones Change direction and stop more frequently Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child Set up for: Scissors One foot forward with the opposite hand level with the forward leg, then change legs 6 6

83 abcs Scissors abcs The Rhythm Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve One foot in front Opposite hand in front Change legs Head up As they become more confident, pupils can change legs more quickly - but remind them not to sacrifice quality Keep arms and legs working together Jump over the line, changing legs as you do While you are changing legs make sure the opposite arm is in front Keep head up Set up for: The Rhythm Pupils face inwards with a ball at their feet. This is a test of coordination pupils tap toes on the ball, then clap their hands, then click their fingers on their right hand, then click with their left hand - in a consistent rhythm 6 65

84 abcs The Rhythm Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve OverArm Throw Tap toes on ball Alternate feet Clap-click-click Alternate hands Get pupils working with the ball At first only use their favourite foot Introduce alternate feet and finally add the clap-click-click Only advance to clap-click-click when pupil has mastered the foot control Set up for: Overarm Throw For this activity, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. The strength of your serve is directly related to the strength of your throw Stand sideways to your partner For good aim, you need an upward movement of the arm with a follow through to the partner, using the leading arm to aim Keep the elbow high, and follow through 66 67

85 Overarm Throw The Serve Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve Sideways on to partner Ball in palm of hand Elbow high Throw to partner Pupils stand closer together Pupils stand further apart Score the number of successful throws and catches Encourage pupils not to throw too hard but with good aim and control Set up for: The Serve For this exercise, pupils stand in a line down the hall facing their partners, each line two steps back from the centre of the hall. The serve uses all the ABCs rhythm is very important with the racket behind the head, lift (the ball) and swing (the racket) the hand throwing the ball up should reach the level of the chin before releasing the ball upwards with a gentle push Working in partners, the catcher catches the serve and rolls the ball back to the server 68 69

86 Ages 9- Lesson - The Serve The Serve Game Serve to Sandwich Elbow high Racket behind your head Spare hand level with chin Place the ball up 5 Gentle push It is not about speed, it s about control Aiming is like throwing - it s the follow through that matters The serve uses all the ABCs Rhythm is very important With the racket behind the head, lift (the ball) and swing (the racket) The hand throwing the ball up should reach the level of the chin before releasing the ball upwards with a gentle push Working in partners, the catcher catches the serve between the hand and racket (the sandwich) then rolls the ball back to the server Remind pupils when to swap over Serve to partner Partner catches ball between hand and racket (sandwich) Keep a score Keep a score of successful catches Keep a score if the catcher does not sandwich the ball, go back to zero 5 It is not about speed, it s about control Aiming is like throwing - it s the follow through that matters Remind pupils when to swap over as a group 70 7

87 Ages 9- Lesson 5 - Matchplay Ages 9- years WARM UP Lesson 5: Matchplay England/Wales: Y5 & Y6, Scotland: P5 & P6 Set up for: Jogging Cone Tipping For these activities the pupils should always face the centre of the hall, with their feet, hips and shoulders turned towards it. 7

88 Ages 9- Lesson 5 - Matchplay Jogging The activity is jogging, being light on their feet, and able to stop quickly and in control Start the jogging with a verbal command then tell pupils to change direction by clapping your hands Tell them to stop by shouting stop! abcs Cone Tipping Play in partners The leading pupil must get low to the ground and with the knees bent turn the cone over, then immediately move on to the next cone This introduces pressure as the following pupil tries to catch up with their partner Jog on toes and use arms Head high change direction when teacher claps Stop like a cat Get low to the ground Knees bent Turn cones over Try to catch next person 5 Try not to get caught! Jog between the cones Change direction and stop more frequently Turn cone over first with one hand and then with the other Check their stopped positions Clap to get them jogging again Make sure there is enough space between each child Make sure that cones are being turned over neatly Fast feet between the cones

89 Keepy-Ups Keepy-Ups Ages 9- Lesson 5 - Matchplay Right hand right foot Left hand left foot Ball bounces each time Repeat and keep going Use either side to keep it going Set up for: Keepy-Ups For this activity pupils need to find a space on their own in the hall. the activity coordinates the body with the ball switching from one side of the body to another, the pupil keeps the ball up by using the right hand and then the right foot, followed by the left hand and then the left foot always let the ball bounce once Strictly right to left and left to right Keep pupils in their own space Encourage them to bend their knees 76 77

90 Challengers and Champions Challengers and Champions Ages 7-9 Lesson 5 - Matchplay In pairs (doubles) Make court and net with cones Challengers replace champions when they score two points If your pupils are unable to win two points, players can become champions after winning one point Set up for: Challengers and Champions 78 to become champions, players need to win two points they must keep the ball inside the court and the ball should only bounce once Make the court size smaller Must go to three points to become champions Mark out as many courts as you have space Use cones as the net and other cones to mark the baselines, to form the rectangular shape of the court Players play up and over the net and must keep the ball inside the court CONCLUSION You have now completed the five lessons. We hope you have found the DVD and handbook helpful and that the pupils have had a great time learning tennis. Thank you for delivering tennis. For more information: 79