Tennis
Year 1

           Scoring

• Tennis is played in sets, and each set is composed of games.
• To win a game, a player must score at least four points and have a two-point advantage over their opponent.
• The point scoring system is as follows:
• 0 points = Love
• 1 point = 15
• 2 points = 30
• 3 points = 40
• 4 points = Game (if leading by at least 2 points)

           Deuce:

• When the score is 40-40, it is called 'deuce'.
• To win a game from deuce, a player must score two consecutive points.
• Whichever player wins the next rally after deuce, gains 'advantage'.
• If the player with advantage then wins the next rally, they are the winner of that game. If the other player wins the next rally, the game goes back to deuce.

           Sets:

• A standard tennis match is typically played as the best of three sets (for women) or five sets (for men).
• To win a set, a player must be the first to win at least six games with a two-game advantage. If the set reaches 6-6, a tiebreaker is often played to determine the winner of the set.

           Serving:

• The server stands behind the baseline and serves the ball diagonally into the opponent's service box.
• The server gets two attempts (first and second serve). If they fail to get the ball in the service box on both attempts, it results in a 'double fault,' and the point is awarded to the opponent.

           Court:

• The tennis court is divided into two halves by a net.
• Each half consists of a service box and a baseline.
• The area between the net and the service line is called the ‘forecourt’, while the area between the service line and the baseline is the ‘backcourt’.

           Singles and Doubles:

• In singles, each player serves and receives from one side of the court.
• In doubles, each team has one player serve and the other receive from their respective service courts. The server's partner stands at the net, while the receiver's partner stands at the baseline.

           Scoring Terminology:

• In addition to the basic scoring mentioned earlier, tennis has specific terminology:
• Ace: A serve that is not touched by the receiver and results in a point for the server.
• Let: A serve that hits the net but lands in the correct service box (these should be replayed).
• Fault: A serve that lands outside the service box (2 faults in a row result in a point to the opponent).

           Boundaries:

• The ball must land within the boundaries of the court.
• If the ball lands outside the lines, it is considered "out" and the opponent wins the point.

           Continuous Play:

• Tennis is played with continuous rallies until a point is won.
• The point is won when one player fails to return the ball in accordance with the rules (e.g., hitting the ball out, hitting the net, or failing to return the opponent's shot).

In Key Stage One Tennis, children should improve their ability to move fluently changing speed and direction.  They should continue to develop key fundamental movement skills, both with and without a ball, improving their ability to move in a safe, controlled way. Our Year 1 Tennis lessons help children develop basic ball and racket control, experiment with different types of sending and receiving, and show some success when aiming at a target.

Tennis lessons play an important role in primary school PE.  They provide opportunities for children to master basic movements and develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching, and developing balance, agility and coordination. Tennis lessons also give children a chance to participate in team games, using simple tactics and forming simple plans to achieve success. Primary School Tennis is also great for hand eye coordination development and giving children an opportunity to successfully hold a racket and control ball movements.

Our PE lesson plans are created by PE Specialists, with every lesson plan providing everything you need to deliver a complete Unit of Work. Get full guidance, including illustrations, and choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan. PE Planning's Year 1 Tennis lesson plans follow the National Curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging and rewarding Tennis lessons to your KS1 pupils.  Best of all, our Tennis plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!