KS4 · Physical education · Year 10
Team challenges with high tempo
Health and wellbeing: cardio tennis
Learn it. Recall it. Make it stick.
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Your learning goal
I can attack the net with intent, move and hit shots with balance, coordination and control.
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Team challenges with high tempo: 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 attack the net with intent, move and hit shots with balance, coordination and control.
Key learning points
- Move: focusing on a fixed point in the distance improves one footed balance.
- Move: having your racket up in the ready position speeds up transitions to hit on either side.
- Think: hitting the ball whilst stationary improves control and accuracy of shots.
- Feel: confidence comes from repetition and familiarity.
- Connect: supporting each other to work just outside your comfort zone requires mutual respect.
Words to know
- approach shot
- played in the mid-court as you attack in towards net
- balance
- the ability to maintain stability and control of body position during movement (dynamic) or while stationary (static)
- comfort zone
- a situation where you feel safe or at ease
Common mistakes
Pupils think balance is only a static position, such as standing on one leg, and is only really needed in sports like gymnastics.
The ability to balance whilst static is essential in sport and in life, be that on one leg or two, but it is important to highlight the kinaesthetic awareness that unlocks success is also required in dynamic balances (i.e. while on the move).
For parents, carers and teachers
- Empower pupils to choose their own sideline activities, for example skipping ropes or slam balls could be introduced instead of the activities suggested on the additional materials.