Tactics

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    Key Stage 2 Physical education

    Simple tactics

    This video introduces two simple tactics: keep the ball in play longer more »

    This video introduces two simple tactics: keep the ball in play longer than your opponent and trying to move your opponent around the court.

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    11-16 Physical education

    Tactic: play to your own strengths

    Watch as Adam and Phil try to ensure that their strongest strokes are more »

    Watch as Adam and Phil try to ensure that their strongest strokes are played most often. When working on this tactic with children, encourage them to take small, quick steps to get around the ball and into the correct position to play their preferred stroke.

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    11-16 Physical education

    Tactic: exploit your opponent's weaknesses

    How to target the weaker strokes of your opponent.

    How to target the weaker strokes of your opponent.

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    11-16 Physical education

    Tactics: dropshots and lobs

    Watch as Adam and Phil use the length of the court to give them an more »

    Watch as Adam and Phil use the length of the court to give them an advantage over each other.

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