Backhand groundstrokes
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Key Stage 1 Physical education
Introduction to backhand groundstrokes
What is a backhand groundstroke? Dave explains whilst Adam demonstrates more »
What is a backhand groundstroke? Dave explains whilst Adam demonstrates simple backhand strokes.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
The backhand grip and body position
An overview of the backhand groundstroke, the correct grip to hold the more »
An overview of the backhand groundstroke, the correct grip to hold the racquet with, and the body position that will allow fluid movement and good contact with the ball.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Changing grip to prepare for playing a backhand groundstroke
Watch Dave and Adam describe and demonstrate how to rotate the tennis more »
Watch Dave and Adam describe and demonstrate how to rotate the tennis racquet in your hand to create the perfect grip for backhand groundstrokes. When working with children to develop this technique it is really important to emphasise the resetting of the grip after each stroke is ...
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Common backhand errors - grip and body position
Here Dave shows two common mistakes that young players make when first more »
Here Dave shows two common mistakes that young players make when first making backhand groundstrokes. Adam then demonstrates how these mistakes often occur - by keeping the same grip on both the forehand and backhand sides.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Common backhand groundstroke errors
Dave talks us through a couple of common errors that young players make more »
Dave talks us through a couple of common errors that young players make when trying to master backhand groundstrokes.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Creating space for groundstrokes activity
Here Dave challenges Adam to move his feet using small steps to create more »
Here Dave challenges Adam to move his feet using small steps to create enough room for him to play groundstrokes.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Backhand groundstroke partner work
A simple exercise to practise backhand groundstrokes. The throw is really more »
A simple exercise to practise backhand groundstrokes. The throw is really important so ensure that your learners are able to throw with consistency and accuracy before attempting this exercise.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Backhand groundstroke activity
A quick activity to practise those early backhand skills.
A quick activity to practise those early backhand skills.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Backhand and forehand rallying with common errors
Dave provides some helpful tips to Rob and Adam to improve their more »
Dave provides some helpful tips to Rob and Adam to improve their technique whilst rallying over a net.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Rallying with forehand and backhand strokes
A demonstration of what a balanced rally looks like.
A demonstration of what a balanced rally looks like.
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Key Stage 2 Physical education
Backhand groundstroke: length drill
Adam now has a go at modifying the length of his backhand groundstrokes.
Adam now has a go at modifying the length of his backhand groundstrokes.
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