Movement
Players can...
- Run & sprint to an incoming ball when required
- Anticipate where an incoming ball will land & move into position early
- Cover all areas of the court
- Recover quickly to the appropriate zone after each shot
CO-ORDINATION
Players can...
- Receive balls of varying heights & speeds on both sides of the body
- Apply different spins to a range of shots
- Move, prepare & swing in a smooth, rhythmical motion
Play
Serve
Players can...
- Serve with a balanced, rhythmical actions into different areas of the service box
- Change the intentions of the serve between a first & second serve
- Apply different spins & speeds to the serve to add variety
GROUNDSTROKES
Players can...
- Change the height, depth, speed & spin of the shots based on the tactical intention (attack, neutral, defend)
- Apply slice to the backhand shot during a competitive rally
- Change stances (open, semi-open, neutral) when redirecting shots
Volley
Players can...
- Recognise opportunities to approach the net during a competitive rally
- Hit the drive volley & overhead into different areas of the court
- Use first & second volley combinations in doubles
Rally
Players can...
- Recognise opportunities early to take control of the point
- Anticipate the opponents next shot & move into position accordingly
Scoring
Players can...
- Keep score (game, set, match)
- Understand the rules of the game (Change of ends, service order in doubles, foot fault, let)
- Be a fair umpire during a match
Problem Solving
Players can...
- Exploit an opponents' weaknesses during a match
- Explore different game styles (serve & volley, aggressive baseliner, counter puncher etc.) & begin to find a preferred option
