Tennis Lesson Part 1

Tennis Lesson Part 1

Understanding scoring, names and the basics

Score, rules and funny names

Multiple Choice

How do you start a game of tennis?

• Behind the Deus Baseline

• Behind Centre Service line

• Being the Ad Side

Multiple Choice

How many points is 'love' in tennis?

• 15

• 30

• 40

• 50

Multiple Choice

The ball MUST bounce on your side of the court before you hit it?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Open Ended

In tennis, explain how you can score a point in tennis. (Three examples to gain full marks)

One of the greatest!

watch the video carefully and be prepared to answer questions

Open Ended

What components of fitness does a tennis player need to have to be the very best, include key words such as: balance, coordination, agility, power, strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, speed muscular strength, reaction time and muscular endurance (your answer should include specific examples to gain further marks)

Footwork drills in tennis

Time to practice your footwork, follow along to this video to get a sweat on!

Practice all 5 activities repeat 3 times! 30 seconds work time 30 seconds rest!

Create your own footwork drill lasting ten minutes (post on google classroom a video/slide of your workout)

Can you now create your own footwork drill, include at least 6 stations with various movements (here is another example of various footwork drills)

How to improve your serve @ home

Try this activity to improve your tennis skills. If you not have any of these use socks and your open hand

Practice your hand eye coordination

Why is it important to have outstanding hand eye coorindation in Tennis?

Next week...

We shall go over different shots and the rules and tactics of tennis.