Serve and Score: Tennis and Lacrosse
Year 6 Physical Education Unit Introduction & Dynamic Warm-Up Building Agility and Coordination
What Will We Learn This Unit?
Master serving techniques in tennis and lacrosse Develop scoring strategies and game awareness Build agility, coordination, and balance Work as a team in small-sided games Understand how movement skills transfer between sports
Why Do We Warm Up Before Sports?
Think about what happens to your body when you exercise How might warming up help prevent injuries? What activities prepare your muscles for movement?
Tennis vs Lacrosse: Movement Skills
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Agility Ladder Challenge
Station 1: Forward quick feet through ladder Station 2: Side shuffle in and out of cones Station 3: Backwards movement with control Station 4: Two feet in each ladder square Work in pairs - 30 seconds each station Focus on controlled, quick movements
Coordination Ball Skills
Partner Activity: Toss and catch while moving Start stationary, then add walking Progress to jogging if successful Use tennis balls or soft lacrosse balls Focus on tracking the ball with your eyes Communicate with your partner
Dynamic Stretches for Tennis & Lacrosse
Leg swings: Forward, back, and across body Arm circles: Small to large, both directions High knees and heel kicks Walking lunges with rotation Shoulder rolls and neck stretches Hold each stretch for 10-15 seconds
Reflection Time
"A good warm-up is like tuning an instrument - it prepares your body to perform at its best." How did your body feel before and after our warm-up? Which exercises helped you feel most prepared for sport?