1. TENNIS

2. Essential Questions
How do you know when to use the forehand or the backhand grip in tennis?
What is the difference between the forehand or back hand shot and the volley or lob shots in tennis?

3. HISTORY The history of tennis dates back several thousand years.
In the beginning the ball was hit with the hand.
Soon the leather glove came into existence.
This was soon replaced with an adaptive handle for effective hitting and serving of the ball. Thus was born the first racket.
The first tennis ball was wooden.
It gave way to a bouncier, leather ball filled with cellulose material.
The original court was shaped like an hour glass.
In France, they used to play it as handball, without rackets. When they struck the ball, they would yell "Tene!" which meant "take that!" in French. That’s how where we got the name, tennis.

4. TENNIS EQUIPMENT Tennis ball Tennis Balls on a string Tennis Net
Balloon
Tennis Racket

5. TENNIS SAFETY
In a regulation tennis game, players must wear proper athletic attire.
Be aware of your spacial surroundings when swinging your racket.
Playing area needs to be debris free.
Practice proper communication , for example make sure your opponent is ready before you serve the ball.
When playing doubles be aware of the position of your partner.

6. HOW TO PLAY Tennis is played in single or doubles
The person who starts the game by serving is decided by flipping a coin
Serving begins on the right hand court, and must be served into the diagonal serving box on the opposite side
Scoring is: love (zero), 15, 30, 40 game
To win a game, you must score 4 points
Each game must be won by 2 points as well as each set by 2 games
To win a set, you must win 6 games
Winner is best 2 out of 3
Every serve results in points
The ball must be hit after only one bounce on a side
The ball may be hit before it bounces except on the serve
A ball that lands on the line is good/fair

7. HOW TO PLAY MODIFIED GAME RULES
A ball that is hit over the net is considered a playable ball as long as the ball touches inside the doubles line and baseline.
The ball may touch the net when being served. (Instead of being a “let”).
The ball may bounce more than one time and still be played. (Instead of the one bounce regulation).
The ball may be served from the service line (or closer if needed). (modified from the baseline to shorten the distance)

8. TENNIS COURT BASELINE/SERVING LINE-Furthest outside lines on the court
DOUBLE SIDELINE
SINGLE
SIDELINE
BASELINE
BASELINE/SERVING LINE-Furthest outside lines on the court
DOUBLES COURT-Furthest outside lines on the court
SINGLES COURT-Inner sideline on court

9. MODIFIED TENNIS COURT MODIFIED SERVICE LINE MODIFIED SINGLES SIDELINE

10. “shake hands” with the racquet; form a V with the thumb and forefinger
EASTERN GRIP
“shake hands” with the racquet; form a V with the thumb and forefinger

11. FOREHAND STROKE 6TH GRADE
A tennis stroke that begins on the strong side of one’s body

12. FOREHAND STROKE CUES 6TH GRADE
Side to net
Racket down and back
Step and swing
Follow through toward wall/partner

13. BACKHAND STROKE 7TH GRADE
A tennis stroke that begins across the weaker side of one’s body, can be done using one or two hands (for more stability) in hitting the ball to the other side of the net

14. BACKHAND STROKE CUES 7TH GRADE
Eyes on ball
Knees bent
Racket moves across the body to prepare to make contact with the ball
Grip racket with one or two hands
Flat racket and swing through toward the net

15. OVERHEAD SMASH 8TH GRADE
A tennis stroke that begins with reaching up racket arm as high as possible, get strings up and over the ball, then snap the racquet head powerfully through the ball

16. OVERHEAD SMASH CUES 8TH GRADE
Racket down behind the head
Point free hand at the ball as it falls to ground
Reach and extend for the ball with racket
Snap the racket with power through the ball
Swing racket downward
Follow through

17. SERVE High School
The first shot of each game The server must begin from the right side of the court behind the baseline and hit the ball diagonally across the court.

18. SERVE CUES High School
Stand sideways to the net with strong foot in back
Toss ball upward
Hit ball with racket at highest point
Follow through

19. READY POSITION
The position that a person stands in while waiting for the ball; This is done by standing with feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, weight on balls of feet, racket in center of body, and eyes on opponent

20. “Let” Serve “Fault” Serve
The ball hits the net on the serve and falls into the service court, it is a “let” and is served again
A serve that lands out of bounds or doesn’t go over the net. Results in the loss of a point for the person serving

21. DUECE LOVE RALLY MATCH POINT
When the score is tied (40 /40).
Another name for
a score of 0
RALLY
MATCH POINT
A point that will end the match if it is won by the leading player
A long series of shots

22. VOLLEY
LOB
A stroke that is used to receive and deliver a ball back to an opponent without allowing it to hit the ground
A tennis shot that goes
high up in the air
ALL AD
A short term used for the word advantage. A player who scores a point at 'deuce’ (when the game is tied)has the advantage, meaning if they win the next point, they win the game
Another name for
an tied score

23. Cognition Information

24. WHY SHOULD I PLAY TENNIS?
Playing Tennis is good for my cardiovascular health
Playing Tennis stimulates my brain
Playing Tennis helps keep my muscles and joints flexible and strong
Playing Tennis allows me to make new friends and have fun while being active

25. HOW WILL TENNIS BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
Playing Tennis keeps me at a healthy weight
Playing Tennis will help me stay energized
Playing Tennis is a great way to make friends

26. WHAT AM I DOING?
Forehand
Serving

27. IDENTIFY THE TENNIS BALL
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Hockey Puck
Basketball
Volleyball

28. WHAT IS THIS? Tennis Net Tennis Racket Tennis Court
Tennis Ball on a string

29. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING TENNIS
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Tennis
Disc Golf
Basketball

30. Cognition Assessments Tools

31. WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISC TENNIS?

32. HOW WILL TENNIS BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

33. WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?

34. IDENTIFY THE TENNIS BALL

35. WHAT IS THIS?

36. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING TENNIS

37. How will this benefit me in my life?
TENNIS
COGNITION ASSESSMENT
What Equipment is this?
What Skill am I doing?
Why am I doing this?
How will this benefit me in my life?