Learn and Play GRADES 1-8 - Ontario Tennis

28 TENNIS FOR SCHOOLS Learn and Play | UNIT OUTCOMESTENNIS FOR SCHOOLS: UNIT OUTCOMESGRADES 3-5Upon completion of the following six-lesson unit, students should be able to:• demonstrate mastery of Tennis for Schools unit outcomes, grades 1-2, and• demonstrate the ability to begin play with an overhead serve from the midcourtto backcourt;• demonstrate the ability to cooperatively share a ball at short to medium distancesusing forehand and backhand groundstrokes;• demonstrate knowledge of the proper striking zone (firm wrist, ball at waist level,strings facing target), recovery position (athletic ready position), and homelocation when striking a ball; and• demonstrate a healthy, cooperative spirit and respect for tennis etiquette.LESSON ACTIVITIES, GRADES 3–5Focus/Lessons Getting Ready Ready to Learn Ready to PlayGrade 3/4 FocusLESSON 1LESSON 2LESSON 3Ball CarryingBall Dropping andRacquet CatchingBall Drop StrikingHolding a Racquet andStriking a Ball(Groundstroke)Striking a Ball(Forehand Groundstroke)Striking a Ball(Backhand Groundstroke)Follow the LeaderNo-Net RallyFloor TennisLESSON 4 Striking a Ball Striking a Ball (Serve) Ball SharersGrade 5/6 FocusLESSON 5LESSON 6ServeReturning a BallReturning a Ball(Groundstroke)Moving the Body andStriking a Ball(Groundstroke)and RecoveryRecord BreakersOver the NetThroughout the unit, students should be encouraged to demonstrate a healthy, cooperative spirit andrespect for tennis etiquette. This might be evidenced in many ways. For example, students should eagerlywork with, and be especially supportive of, their peers, and they should respect appropriate tennis etiquette(e.g., with respect to shaking hands, recognizing good shots, avoiding others’ courts).