Medium Term Plan - Table Tennis - Year 7

The Year 7 table tennis medium term plan, designed for a six-lesson duration, aims to instill a foundational understanding of both offensive and defensive strategies in students. By focusing on the basic principles of the game, students are expected to develop the ability to make the ball land in target areas that challenge their opponents' ability to return it. The curriculum is structured to enhance students' knowledge of shot selection, deception, and strategic play, all while incorporating sport-specific terminology and modified game rules. Core skills such as grip, stance, various push and drive techniques, and serving are to be honed, ensuring students grow in their ability to replicate these skills with increasing control and fluency.

Each lesson is methodically sequenced to introduce and build upon sending and receiving skills, with a gradual increase in complexity to challenge the students. The plan also includes elements of physical and mental development, such as the application of physics in understanding ball flight and the importance of top-spin and slice. Students will engage in problem-solving and decision-making exercises, learning to adapt to the dynamics of the game. Personal development is a key aspect, with sportsmanship and British values of tolerance and respect being emphasized. The program concludes with students evaluating their performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and using video analysis to improve their play. The overarching goal is to foster anticipation, coordination, and the execution of core skills, culminating in the ability to outwit opponents in competitive games.