← Physical Education / 1 Games
1.3 Table Tennis
Physical Education · Grade 11 · 10 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- describe the drive, shots, service, reception and footwork in Table tennis for skill development
- perform forehand and backhand drive shots for skill development
- execute push shot and block shot for effective play
- execute Table tennis service for skill acquisition
- perform footwork movement in Table tennis
- appreciate Table tennis skills in playing for fun and enjoyment
Key questions
“Why is it necessary to master reception skills in Table Tennis?”
“How do the skills in Table Tennis contribute to fitness and wellness?”
“How can the ability to make quick decisions in Table Tennis help in real-life situations?”
Lessons
The titles are open to everyone. Reading a lesson needs an account — sign in or create one.
-
Table tennis: the game and the equipment
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the table, the net, the ball, the bat and how a game is scored.
-
The grip and the ready position
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizHold the bat with a correct grip and stand in a balanced ready position.
-
Footwork: side to side and in and out
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMove with small quick steps side to side and in and out, and return to ready.
-
The forehand drive
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlay a forehand drive with the correct grip, stance, contact and follow through.
-
The backhand drive
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlay a backhand drive with the elbow in front and a compact follow through.
-
The push shot
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlay a push shot with backspin, keeping the ball low and short.
-
The block shot
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizBlock a fast drive with a steady bat held in front and almost no movement.
-
Serving
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizServe legally with the free-hand toss and play forehand and backhand serves.
-
Reception and return
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRead the serve and return it with the right shot.
-
Mini-games, fitness and decisions
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPlay a mini-game using the skills, and explain the fitness and decision benefits.