STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      These outcomes do not necessarily reflect the exact sequence or full scope of the course materials.

 II.     To demonstrate proper tennis ground strokes.

 III.    To demonstrate a flat serve with direction and a slice serve.

 IV.     To demonstrate the proper mechanics of the forehand volley, backhand volley, block serve with depth, and drop volley.

 V.      To demonstrate the proper mechanics of the lob, smash, and half-volley.

 VI.     To recognize the proper court position for doubles and singles play.

 VII.    To apply serving placement and return strategy.

 VIII.   To apply game strategy and tactics for doubles and singles play.

 IX.     To demonstrate strategy for coming to the net.

 X       To review the historical development of tennis and major tennis tournaments.

 XI.     To identify court marking and dimensions.

 XII.    To explain game rules and etiquette.

 XIII.   To analyze the difficulty of playing the game of tennis well.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Ground strokes.

 II.     Serve: flat serve with direction and slice serve.

 III.    Volley: forehand, backhand, block serve with depth, and drop volley.

 IV.     Advanced strokes: lob, smash, and half-volle.

 V.      Court position for doubles and singles play.

 VI.     Serving placement and return strategy.

 VII.    Game strategy and tactics for doubles and singles play.

 VIII.   Strategy for coming to the net.

 IX.     Historical development of tennis and major tournaments.

 X       Court marking and dimensions.

 XI.     Game rules and etiquette.

 XII.    Appreciation for the difficulty of playing the game of tennis well.