CONTENT ANALYSIS
Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998).  The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989).  Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).
 
Tactical Problem
 On-the-ball skills
Off-the-ball movements
Consistency
Catch and throw
One touch control and strike
Comfort grip and basic groundstrokes
Under-arm serve
 
  

Recovery footwork
Ready position
 

 
Placement & Positioning
  • Setting up to attack by creating space on opponent's side
    • Guarding space on own side of net
  • Hitting to open spaces on opponent's court
    • Defending open spaces
  • Reading opponent's situation and responding
  • Attacking as a pair
    • Defending as a pair
 		  

Groundstrokes
forehand and backhand
grip
Lob
forehand and backhand
Over-arm  serve
Volley
forehand and backhand
grip
Doubles play in full court
Approach shot
Passing shot
Smash
 
  

Footwork to set-up

Recovery facing the court
Quick movement to cover target area
Split-step between shots

 
Power & Spin