Competencies Green Stage
about Green Tennis
Typical age: 9 -12 years
Court size: Full court
Racquet size: 25–27 inch
Ball: 75% compression greenmpetencies
Progress report key:
Serve
- serve (overarm) with consistency from the baseline. (on average less than one double fault per service game)
- a coordinated, balanced, rhythmical and continuous service action
• differentiate speed between first and second serves
- place the serve in different locations in the service box (i.e., wide, body and T) differentiate speed and spin (i.e., flat or slice) on first and second serves
Rally
Movement:
- react quickly and adapt footwork/movement patterns, i.e. forwards, backwards, sideways
- move quickly in different directions and stop with balance during competitive rally activities
Ground strokes:
- modify stance and court positioning for returning first and second serves
- begin to modify the speed and direction of serve return
- return the ball from in a down-the-line, crosscourt or down the middle direction of the court during a competitive activity
- rally with varying height over the net, depth, speed and spin
- perform topspin on both forehand and backhand during a competitive rally
- increase rally tempo by attacking balls inside the baseline at various heights on the forehand
and backhand
- use slice on the backhand groundstroke during a competitive rally situation
- move opponent by changing the direction and speed of the ball during competitive rally
-use a lob or passing shot
• use a drop shot
• develop defensive skills such as at end range
Volley
- approaches the net at the appropriate time during a rally (i.e., off a short ball)
- volley the ball away from opponent after moving forward and performing a split-step during a competitive rally situation
• hit a drive volley and overhead to different locations hit first volley, second volley combinations (doubles)
Play
- commence rally with serve
- maintain coordinated stroke production during rally
- move greater distances with increased speed and dynamic balance during competitive rally
- achieve more fundamental tactical outcomes (e.g., maintain consistency during competitive
rally).
- anticipate opponent’s shots from their court position
- observe opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and begin to exploit weaknesses
Score
- keep score in game, set and match
- understand game rules for non-umpired matches
- understand basic positioning and tactics in doubles
Be good sport
- play honestly/fairly
- show good sportsmanship display independence (e.g., organise own equipment for matches and practice) show respect for officials and opponents
- manage emotions in a competitive situation
- carry own equipment to and from lessons, practice and matches.
Love the game
- play at least once a week with family or friends outside lesson times
- participate in club and local competitions
- work on improving a skill and trying to perform it better
- understand how to access local competitions and tournaments
- identify their own game style and strengths and weaknesses
- assess an opponent’s strengths and weaknesses
implement a basic game play
- problem solve during match
- show consistent routines on court between points and at change-overs and before and after matches
- begin to review match performance
