.Game/Task Outline for Practicing the Forehand Stroke

Tactical Problem: Apply the forehand stroke using the appropriate amount of force needed to complete short and long passes.

Skill Development: Refine the use of the forehand stroke.

Teaching Points:
 

 

Organizational Points: 
  • divide class into groups of 3 (or 4) 
  • have students stand behind service box line
  • use doubles side lines and middle of service box line as boundaries
Extension/Progression:
  • same as above using full length of court after students become more accurate and confident.