KS4 · Physical education · Year 11
Percentage play and building a rally to create openings
Net and wall games: teaching others tactics and strategies in table tennis
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Your learning goal
I can aim at different areas on the table.
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Percentage play and building a rally to create openings: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can aim at different areas on the table.
Key learning points
- Move: facing the bat/paddle head in the direction you want the ball to go improves accuracy.
- Think: hitting the ball down the line makes it harder for an opponent to return.
- Feel: resisting the temptation to hit with too much power results in higher consistency
- Connect: adapting the targets to support or challenge a partner shows kindness to help them improve.
Words to know
- tactic
- a planned action or strategy to gain advantage during a match
- flat
- a ball with no spin
- down the line
- a ball that is hit straight and parallel to the sidelines
Common mistakes
Pupils believe they can just win by hitting the ball with power.
Winning in table tennis isn’t just about power as control, spin, placement and consistency are just as important. A well-placed shot forces your opponent into difficult returns and increases your accuracy in rallies.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Have different sized targets available (use laminated paper) so that pupils are able to self-select their target based on their confidence or ability.