Athletics & Wellness
Grade 7
12 min
Tennis & Racquet Sports — Timing & Footwork
Practice timing and footwork for striking a ball.
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Let's Get Moving!
Before you play any sport, it's important to warm up your body. This gets your muscles ready for action and helps prevent injuries. Try jogging in place for a minute or doing some fun jumping jacks to get your heart pumping.
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The Ready Position
The ready position is how you stand while waiting for the ball. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, bend your knees a little, and stay light on the balls of your feet. Hold your racquet up in front of you so you're ready for anything!
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What is Timing?
Timing means getting to the right place at the right time to hit the ball. Think about catching a ball—you have to move to where it's going to land. In racquet sports, you move your feet so you can swing and meet the ball comfortably.
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Challenging
Imagine you are playing badminton. The shuttlecock (birdie) is much lighter and slows down faster than a tennis ball. How would this change the way you apply the principle of timing?
0.You must adjust your swing to connect with the shuttlecock earlier, anticipating how much it will slow down.
1.Timing is not important in badminton.
2.You should always swing with the exact same timing as you would in tennis.
3.You should always wait for the shuttlecock to almost hit the ground before swinging.
Challenging
A coach tells you to "use your feet to get your body in position, then let the ball come to you." How does this advice connect footwork and timing?
0.It means you should stand still and wait for the ball.
1.It means you should only use your feet and not your arms.
2.It means you should use footwork to get to the right spot early, so you don't have to rush and can time your swing perfectly.
3.It is a trick to make you think more about your feet.
Easy
In a good ready position, your knees should be...
0.Slightly bent, like you're about to sit in a chair.
1.Locked completely straight.
2.Touching each other.
3.As wide apart as possible.
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Practice timing and footwork for striking a ball.
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