AOP - Tennis Javier Garcia, 11EOw

Rules and Regulations (assuming in context of a singles match)  When serving the server must throw the ball overhead  The server must serve the ball into the deuce court on the opposite end  Server can only serve when the receiver is ready  If the server steps on the baseline before contact is made this is then called the “foot fault” ServingRules of Scoring  First point won earns a score of 15  Second point wins the score of 30  Third point wins the score of 40  If a is reached the score is called a deuce One Bounce Rule - The ball must be hit before it bounces twice How to win tie breaks - When the score is also known as a “deuce”, the point could be one by 1 person scoring a 2 points without conceding any between this time Misc: -Shorts must be above knee -Tennis Polo Shirt -Hat or headbands are allowed

The Perfect Model – Roger Federer The tennis player is Roger Federer; he is an competitive athlete whom of which plays on the elite level. Bf6rF-0

Observations/Analysis SkillPerformance Shot SelectionHe is able to put the tennis ball where he believes that the opponent wont be able to return it. AgilityHe is able to move from one side of the court to the other quickly PowerHe constantly uses this throughout his serves to try and get points. Co-ordinationAble to keep his eyes on the ball Tactical AbilityUsing the knowledge that after a quick rally, the opponent would be tired and he could easily make a forehand/backhanded attempt at hitting the ball at the opposite end of the court.

The Imperfect Model What can be seen in the following video is a match between 2 amateur tennis players. Kvp4rCjha0

Observation/Analysis SkillsPerformance BalanceThe player is able to maintain his balance even when he needs to reach far when returning the ball. PowerThe player is able to consistently return the ball from the baseline on his court to the baseline on the other court AgilityThe player is seen to be able to quickly move from one side of the court to the other side before the ball is able to bounce twice. Areas for Improvement: -Player needs to hit the ball further away from the body, as hitting the ball too close will hinder the player -Player needs to make sure that he does not push the tennis ball forwards with his racket. -He should make sure that he is centering himself at the middle of the baseline after every return -The player needs to start thinking tactically when placing his shot so that he could win more points

Links made to Skill Related Fitness and Health Related Fitness SRF Balance – This gives the player the ability to maintain a good stance during a run to return the ball. Coordination – Needing to run and swing one or both arms to return the ball. Without Power – This helps the tennis player to return the ball with enough strength to win a point. Agility – Enables the player to change direction from back right hand corner to the front middle of their court. HRF Cardiovascular Fitness- Players need this so that he or she would be able to play past pace matches without getting tired Muscular Endurance- This is required to that players are able to swing with either arm consistently throughout the match Muscular Strength- This helps to provide power in the shots of players and helps when trying to win points

Practices and Drills to help the improvement of the Imperfect model This practice is designed to improve the placement of feet of he player. Stage 1: The player should watch videos online of a perfect model to see their footwork for certain shots and analyze their own footwork. Stage 2: A partner or trainer will lob the ball to the players right or left side (depending on whether the player needs to improve backhand or forehand foot placement), the player will then take small steps to make sure that the ball is within arms reach. Stage 3: This should be repeated until the player can consistently analyze the footing he needs for certain shots. This practice is designed to improve the shot selection and power of the shot. Stage 1: Observe the correct motions that should be made for certain shots as well as analyzing the proper performance of this. Stage 2: The player should again get a partner to lob the ball towards him (repeatedly), the player should realize through what he learnt in stage 1 not to push the racket but swipe upwards, allowing for more spin and less chance of the ball being overshot. Stage 3: Repeat once again with forehand and backhand until the player is able to return the ball without it landing outside of the court.