Space Awareness… · B6 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.2.2.2.2 - Identify the time necessary to prepare for and begin a forehand stroke and a backhand stroke.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the two phases of a stroke (preparation phase and execution phase) and explain why the preparation phase must happen early.
Identify the correct moment to begin preparing for a forehand stroke when the opponent’s racket makes contact with the ball.
Identify the correct moment to begin preparing for a backhand stroke and explain how it differs from the forehand preparation.
Demonstrate the preparation phase (ready position, racket take-back) for both forehand and backhand strokes within the correct time frame.
Explain in their own words what happens if a player prepares too late for either stroke, using examples from a rally.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Movement Concepts, Principles and Strategies (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Space Awareness, Dynamics, Relations, Body Management and Strategies (2.2)
Content standard: B6.2.2.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
Indicator: B6.2.2.2.2 - Identify the time necessary to prepare for and begin a forehand stroke and a backhand stroke.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 75
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

To get started, one needs to learn four basic strokes: the forehand drive, the forehand push, the backhand drive and the backhand push. Once the learners mastered these strokes, the teacher can go on to more complex techniques that will raise the level of their game.