Springfield College Daily Lesson Plan

Name: Scott Coderre Date: 10/15/13 Lesson #: 4/4 Class Size: 24 Grade: 9-12 Time: 10:03- 10:50 a.m. School: Agawam High School Facilities: Tennis Courts Unit/Theme: Tennis Equipment: 1. Nets/Courts (6)

Generic Level: Utilization 2. Racquets (30) 3. Tennis Balls (15)

Focus and Purpose of Lesson: Backhand Introduction - Tennis Student Performance Objectives (SPO): (NASPE #___; MA CF #___ ; Task/Activity #___)
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

(P) Perform the backhand shot back to your partner 10 times during the first activity. (NASPE # 1; MA CF #2.17; Act. 1). (C) Identify the proper technique to perform a backhand when asked by the teacher during closure (NASPE # 2; MA CF #2.17; Closure ). (A) Demonstrate good listening skills by paying attention and following rules 100 % of the time during the lesson. (NASPE # 5; MA CF # 2.26). Check each objective is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate? Teacher Performance Objectives During the lesson the teacher will: 1. Properly demonstrate the backhand shot and check for understanding on the technique. 2. Encourage students to use the backhand whenever possible during the modified game. 3. Explain why the backhand is necessary in a tennis match. 4. Give corrective feedback during the entire class. Special Considerations Make sure students are on task and understand why the backhand is necessary. Discuss safety and enforce it when students are playing modified game.

References: http://ahspe.wordpress.com/ http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/searchresults.asp?category=190

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SEQUENCE OF LESSON Attendance: Ss must be in the locker room before bell rings. Ss will meet out on the tennis courts when they are done changing. Once students are ready, warm up will start. Warm-Up: Ss will participate in a run on the outside of the tennis courts for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. One student will then be selected to lead the class in 10 3-count jumping jacks. The Ss will end the warm-up on 10 push-ups followed by 10 crunches. Introduction: T will discuss what todays lesson and activity is with Ss. Safety instructions will also be provided to Ss. Focus of the day: Tennis- Backhand Start and stop signals: Start- I will inform Ss with Ready, Go! StopWhen whistle blows Ss stop and put equipment at feet. Safety: Ss will be encouraged to be aware of their surrounds. Multiple groups will be participating and Ss need to be aware of where others are hitting the tennis balls. Transition: Ss will finish warm up and gather at the first tennis court where the T will explain and demonstrate the technique as well as why the backhand is important. Informing: Backhand Shot Tennis is a sport that requires several different types of hits. One of the more fundamental shots in tennis is the backhand. This shot is performed when the ball is going to

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your non- dominant side of the body. We do this so we dont need to completely turn our body around to hit a forehand, because that would take too much time and you wouldnt get to the ball as quickly. Your body should be turned so that your dominant shoulder is facing the net. Two hands on the racquet will often be useful for this shot. We want the ball to be hit in the sweet spot of the racquet, which is directly in the center of the strings. The backhand should start low and you should follow through to finish high. This is done as your dominant foot is stepping into the shot to produce power. Backhand Shot Skill Cues: Start with body facing the sideline. Two hands on the racquet. Dominant shoulder facing the net. Slightly bend knees. Start swing low (near opposite hip), end high (near dominant shoulder). Use front foot to step into shot. Connect in the middle of the racquet or the sweet spot. Should make contact in front of the body to ensure an accurate shot. Keep racquet face towards net at all times. (Consistent swing) Follow Through.

Demonstration: T will use Co-T to help demonstrate the backhand as the T explains it. The Ss will then be asked specific questions to check for understanding. Once demonstration for the skill is finished, T will as for 2 s volunteers to help demo the first

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CFU:- 1. When is it appropriate to use a backhand shot during game play? When ball is hit to your nondominant side. 2. Where should you make contact with the ball to ensure accuracy? The front of your body and on the sweet spot of the racquet. 3. Why do we use a backhand in Tennis? If the ball is hit to your non dominant side, it is quicker to perform a backhand than it is to adjust body to perform a forehand. Transition: Ss will listen to explanation and demo of activity. Then Ss will be told to find a partner in 10 seconds or less. Once Ss find a partner, they will grab 1 tennis ball and 2 racquets for the group. Activity 1: Backhand Practice With a partner, Ss will take turns working on their backhand. Since this is the first time many of these Ss have ever played tennis, this will be very simple. The practice will start with 2 minutes each of simply one partner tossing the tennis ball to the other partner. The receiving partner will attempt to hit a backhand shot back to their partner as accurately as possible. The partners will switch roles when two minutes is up. Once both of the students are able to practice the shot for 2 minutes, the practice will be transitioned into a new activity. Students will be spread out throughout courts, not hitting over the net just yet, but rather on the side. Ss will be advised to all hit the same way and spread out to encourage safety.

Transition: Ss will stay where they are and put all equipment at their feet. They will simply listen for the transition into the next activity. Activity 2: Volley Competition: Being only the second day of the unit, the Ss will need to practice the skill of the backhand. Once the students are finished practicing the skill and getting feedback, they will participate in an activity to try and keep a volley going as long as possible. The difference from this activity is that instead of stopping the ball and throwing it, the Ss will now work on accuracy of the backhand by continuously hitting it to their partner. Ss can use the backhand or the forehand; however they only get a point if they use the backhand. If a forehand is used, the volley can continue but doesnt count as a point for the team. This activity will last for 4 minutes. Each team will check in with T after 4 minutes to see who had the most volleys back and forth. Transition: Ss will finish activity and meet at the first court for a short demonstration of the last activity. Demonstration: T will use Co T to quickly demonstrate and explain the last activity. Check for understanding will occur right before activity. With their partner, Ss will find a half of a court at random. Ss will be given 15 seconds to do so. This way the games will be played at random. Activity 3: Gameplay: This last activity is simply transitioning the two skills the Ss have learned so far in the unit to a doubles match. There arent a lot of specific rules in these doubles matches, except the

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boundaries. Serves can be completed with a bounce before the hit if Ss need, since the serve has not yet been taught. One team will serve to the opposing team. As long as the tennis ball lands over the net, it will be in play. The opposing team simply needs to return the ball after one bounce, and then the game will continue. If a ball lands out of bounds, it will result in a point for the opposing team. The only other rule is that if a backhand is used in the match it is worth an extra point. Ss can still get a point for a forehand, but a backhand will be one extra. Games will be timed so there is no score limit. Games will be 4 minutes long and a rotation to the right will occur for the next game. Transition: Once the whistle is blown, Ss will bring in the equipment and place it where it belongs. Ss will not be allowed to leave until everything is picked up. Ss will then wait for a closure. Closure: T will cover the skills cues and strategy to using the backhand during the closure. When is it appropriate to use a backhand in a match? When the tennis ball is on your non dominant side.

Why is it important to use the backhand? It is quicker and more efficient than turning your entire body.

Transition: Ss will go back into the school and locker room to change and wait for bell.