Basic skills and techniques in tennis - JSS2 Physical and health education Lesson Note

Basic skills and techniques in tennis include:

• Grip: Holding the racket correctly for control and power.
• Footwork: Essential for agility and positioning on the court.
• Forehand: Striking the ball with the dominant hand's palm facing the net.
• Backhand: Hitting the ball on the non-dominant side with a backhand grip.
• Serve: Initiating a point with a powerful overhead stroke.
• Volley: Hitting the ball before it bounces on your side of the court.
• Slice: Employing underspin to control the ball's trajectory.
• Topspin: Adding forward rotation to increase bounce and control.
• Lob: Lofting the ball high over the opponent's head.
• Overhead Smash: Executing a forceful downward strike when the ball is above the player's head.