Lesson 2: Backhand

What are the cues to properly perform a backhand in tennis?

Backhand, Ready position, follow through, 2 handed vs 1 handed

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 backhand

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