KIN 102F -- Beginning Tennis: Reading Assignments

KIN 102F -- Beginning Tennis (1.0 cr)
MW 10:50-11:40 a.m., Cal Sate LA Tennis Courts

INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Associate Professor

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Required Text:

Johnson, J.D., & Xanthos, P.J. (1998). Tennis (8th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.

Recommended Text:

Gould, D. (2000). Tennis, anyone? (6th ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.

For a comprehensive list of additional reading materials visit the Tennis Links page

Instruc- tional Unit	*CONTENT*	*READING*
01	Orientation, course outline, Introduction/Equipment/Warm-Up/ Safety, Etiquette.	Chapter 1, (pp. 1-7)
02	Warm-up & ball gymnastics. Ready Position. The Forehand Drive: The grip, backswing, footwork, contact & follow-through (practice the one hit rally from the service line).	Chapter 2 (pp. 8-17)
03	The forehand drive: cross-court and down-the-line shots. Emphasis on dept and accuracy (practice from the baseline)
04	The Backhand drive: The grip, backswing, footwork, contact & follow-through (practice the one-hit rally from the service line). Protecting your skin and eyes from the sun while on the tennis court.	Chapter 2 (pp. 17-22)
05	The two-handed Backhand drive: The grip, backswing, footwork, contact, follow-through (practice the one hit rally from the service line).	Chapter 2 (pp. 22-25)
06	The backhand drive: cross-court and down-the-line shots. Emphasis on dept and accuracy (practice the two hit rally from the baseline)	Chapter 2 (pp. 25-29)
07	The Flat Serve: The grip, Stance, Ball Toss, Backswing, Forward Swing to Contact, and follow-Through. Fitness principles for Tennis.	Chapter 2 (pp. 29-35) Chapter 4 (pp. 53-55)
08	The Spin Serve. The grip, Stance, Ball Toss, Backswing, Forward Swing to Contact, and follow-Through. Serve Placement.	Chapter 3 (pp. 43-44)
09	The Return of the Serve. Forehand and backhand "Forever Rally" from the service and base lines. Nutritional and Rehydration Principles for Tennis.	Chapter 2 (pp. 35-36)
10	Forehand and backhand drives: Handling the deep, short & wide shots; the low & high bouncing shots. The Rules of the Game (singles).	Chapter 6 (pp. 81-89)
11	The Forehand Volley: Grip, Stance, Backswing, Forward Swing to Contact, Follow-Through and Finish.	Chapter 2 (pp. 36-40)
12	The backhand Volley: Grip, Stance, Backswing, Forward Swing to Contact, Follow-Through and Finish.	Chapter 2 (pp. 36-40)
13	Forehand & back hand Skills Test. Review Questions for Mid-Term.	N/A
14	Written Mid-Term. Skills Test Continued.	N/A
15	Singles play and strategies. Flexibility and Speed for Tennis	Chapter 5 (pp. 66-72)
16	Singles Play. The Approach Shot. Mini Games.	Chapter 3 (pp. 46-47)
17	Singles Play. The Lob: Defensive and Offensive strokes. Mini Games.	Chapter 3 (pp. 47-48)
18	Singles play. The Overhead or Smash. (3 games for the set; 3 sets for the match)	Chapter 3 (pp. 48-50)
19	Singles Tournaments. Game Stress Management. The Unwritten Rules of Tennis. (5 games for the set; 3 sets for the match)	Chapter 7 (pp. 94-101)
20	Singles consolidation or double elimination tournament.	Chapter 10 (pp. 119-125)
21	Doubles play and strategies. Mini Games.	N/A
22	Doubles tournament/Playing the net and poaching.	N/A
23	Doubles consolidation or double elimination tournament.	N/A
24	Mixed doubles by gender and skills. Skills tests. The drop shot and drop volleys.	Chapter 3 (pp. 50-52)
25	Increasing the pace and forcing errors. Tennis statistics. Australian Doubles. Singles play. Skills tests	Review Ch. 5, 6, & 7

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