Movement
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Maintain balance while moving & changing direction
- Move to all areas of the court
- Perform a split step when instructed to do so
- Recover into a marked position after a shot
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Maintain balance while moving & changing direction
- Move to all areas of the court during a cooperative rally
- Perform a split step at the appropriate time
- Recover into the appropriate position during a cooperative rally
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Maintain balance while moving & changing direction
- Quickly move to all areas of the court during a competitive rally
- Perform a split step at the appropriate time
- Quickly recover into the appropriate position during a competitive rally
CO-ORDINATION
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Receive a ball on both sides of the body
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different throws (underarm & overarm)
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different types of shot (forehand & backhand)
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Receive a ball on both sides of the body from different positions on the court
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different throws (underarm & overarm)
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different types of shot (forehand & backhand)
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Receive a faster ball on both sides of the body from different positions on the court
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different throws (underarm & overarm)
- Send a ball from both sides of the body using different types of shot (forehand & backhand)
Play
Serve
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Perform an overarm throw into various areas of the court
- Begin to develop the overhead serve
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Perform a drop hit in a cross court direction to a partner
- Begin to develop the overhead serve in a crosscourt direction
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Perform an overarm throw into various areas of the court
GROUNDSTROKES
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Throw a ball using the forehand & backhand motions
- Drop & hit a forehand to various targets on the court
- Hit a backhand when the ball is dropped on the backhand side
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Drop & hit a forehand in a cross court & down the line direction
- Move a short distance into position to receive (catch/stop) an incoming ball & return using the racket to a partner
- Cooperatively complete short rallies with a partner
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Rally with a partner in a cross court & down the line direction
- Move efficiently into position to hit a forehand or backhand return
VOLLEY
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Use a simple forehand & backhand volley motion
- Direct the volley towards different targets on the court
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Use a simple forehand & backhand volley motion with correct footwork
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Direct the forehand & backhand volley in a cross court & down the line direction
- Move forwards to the net from the baseline and complete a volley rally
RALLY
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Catch an incoming ball with the hands or a cone/bucket and return using a forehand & backhand throwing motion
- Begin a rally with a drop hit to a partner
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Attempt to return a ball coming from a partners' drop hit
- Begin to move the opponent by hitting to space
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Rally cooperatively & competitively with a partner/coach
- Apply simple tactics by hitting the ball away from the opponent to create a space for the next shot
Scoring
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Call a ball 'In' or 'Out' based on where it lands
- Count the number of shots in a cooperative rally (with or without rackets)
- Demonstrate where to stand when serving & returning
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Use simple scoring formats i.e. First to 4 points, best of 3 points etc.
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Begin to use tennis scoring (15 - Love etc.)
- Know the lines and areas of the tennis court
- Understand when a serve is a fault or a let
- Learn where to stand in a game of doubles
Problem Solving
LEVEL 1
Players can...
- Follow simple instructions
- Cooperate with others
- Make the opponent move by dropping & hitting away from them
LEVEL 2
Players can...
- Make the opponent move by hitting away from them during a rally
- Begin to review & adjust positioning and/or technique based on a previous error made
LEVEL 3
Players can...
- Make the opponent move by continuously hitting away from them during a rally
- Review & adjust positioning and/or technique based on a previous error made
