Lesson 1: Forehand
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate the proper technique for a forehand in tennis.
What are the cues to properly perform a forehand in tennis?
Forehand, Ready position, follow through
1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.
2.12.1 Demonstrates knowledge of tactics and strategies within lifetime sports & activities.
3.12.2 Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity.
DOK 1: Identify the cues of the forehand
Professional tennis
Olympics
Recreational courts through community
You need to hit the ball hard to play
A variety of limited bounce tennis balls
A variety of size racquets
Group like skilled students
Students will demonstrate their learning by effectively participating in tennis using the skills learned throughout the lesson.
Students will be assessed using a skills rubric
tennis racquets, courts, tennis nets, tennis balls