One-Handed Strike with Implement (Racquet)

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Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Application of force to a moving or stationary object using a racquet with the intention of projecting the object in a forwards direction.

From left to right: student in a staggered stance with their right arm extended forward, their left arm behind them with a flexed elbow, holding a tennis racquet. Same student in a staggered stance, their torso facing forward, their right arm pulled into their side and their left arm extended out to the side with the tennis raquet. The same student with their torso turned to the right, their right arm pulled back, flexed at the elbow and their left arm extended across their body, holding the tennis racquet.
  • Grip the racquet
  • Focus eyes on the object
  • Assume a ready position with the knees slightly bent and the body turned sideways
  • Swing the racquet backwards
  • Transfer body weight slightly to the back leg
  • Maintain focus on the object
  • Swing the racquet forwards to strike the object with complete arm extension
  • Transfer body weight to the front leg with trunk rotation
  • Follow through around the body with the racquet in the intended direction of the object

I can also...

  • play badminton
  • play tennis
  • play squash

Self Check Questions

  • Do I move my feet to get into position before getting ready to strike?
  • Do I maximize force by swinging the racquet backwards before striking the object?
  • Can I anticipate when to strike a moving object?