Starter quiz
- If a ball is hit to your left side and you are right-handed, which shot should you hit?
- forehand
- backhand ✓
- serve
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- When our opponent hits the ball over the net to our side and it bounces twice, what do we lose?
- nothing
- a point ✓
- a paddle
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- What does respecting decisions demonstrate?
- self discipline ✓
- fun
- laziness
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- Why do we scan the court?
- for fun
- to find space ✓
- to lose
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Exit quiz
- How can we show self discipline when playing against our opponent?
- Ignore them.
- Resolve disagreements. ✓
- Give up.
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- Why should we try to make decisions quickly in between shots?
- to score points ✓
- to rush
- to panic
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- What are we creating if our opponent has to move to retrieve the ball?
- nothing
- power
- space ✓
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- If our opponent is standing at the net, where is the space to hit our next shot?
- the net
- the baseline ✓
- the floor
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: hitting the ball into space using both forehand and backhand shots increases our chance of winning a game.
- Move: hitting an accurate forehand or backhand shot moves our opponent creating space for the next shot we play.
- Think: understanding how to beat an opponent helps to improve our decision making regarding our choice of shot in games.
- Feel: resolving disagreements with our opponents and respecting decisions demonstrates a high level of self discipline.
- Connect: striving to win matches by trying our best and listening to feedback shows a high level of respect.
Common misconception
Pupils may try to hit the ball too hard when playing competitively. Pupils may be dishonest when scoring their own games in the competitions.
Emphasise the importance of playing accurate and controlled shots rather than focusing on hitting the ball hard. Remind pupils of the importance of respect and playing by the rules in competitive situations, and to just focus on trying their best.
Keywords
Space - an open area where your opponent isn't standing
Decision - when you choose what to do or pick between different options
Opponent - a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
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