Racquet Sports - Basic SkillsOnline version PE.8.M.1.1, PE.8.M.1.2 by Todd Gicker 1 Racquet Sports - Basic Skills Racquet SportsPE.8.M.1.1, PE.8.M.1.2 2 Learning Objectives Learning Objectives:Demonstrate motor competency for basic racquet skills.Demonstrate critical elements when striking an object. 3 Ready Position Ready PositionWhen you are in a ready position, your feet should be pointing toward the net, weight is on the balls of your feet, knees are bent and racket is shoulder height in front. 4 Handshake Grip Grip Grip - the “handshake” grip is commonly used 5 Face of Racquet Face of Racquet Face – the hitting surface of the racket where the strings are 6 Rally RallyA rally is a series of good hits back and forth. 7 Lob LobA lob is to hit a ball or birdie in a high curved arc to the back of the opponent’s court. 8 Smash SmashA smash is a shot that is hit above the hitter’s head in a serve like motion with a high amount of force. 9 Ground Strokes Ground StrokesGround strokes are made after the ball has bounced and include forehand and backhand strokes. 10 Forehand Strokes Forehand StrokesForehand strokes are where the front of the hand leads the stroke.To strike the ball, players should stand with their opposite shoulder facing the net, swing from low to high and follow through. Opposite foot steps toward the net. 11 Backhand Stroke Backhand StrokesBackhand strokes are where the back of the hand leads the stroke. Begin with a balanced ready position. As the ball approaches, the player must move to intercept it, the shoulder must turn to begin the backswing. The path of the racquet extends along the intended flight of the ball as long as possible. The face of the racquet remains vertical through the contact zone. 12 Serve ServeA serve is a shot that is used to put the ball or birdie in play.
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