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

OFFICE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER: PE 230, Tel. (323) 343-4662 FAX: (323) 343-6482 Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu Email: danyf@adelphia.net

Office Hours for Spring 2002: M 08:00-10:00 a.m. W 09:00-10:30 a.m.; (other days/times available by appointment)

I. TENNIS PORTION COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introductory course teaching the fundamental skills of tennis. Basic strokes; the forehand and the backhand drives, the flat serve, volley, lob, and smash; history, rules, scoring, and court etiquette. Basic singles and doubles court play and game strategies. In addition, warm-up and cool-down procedures, as well as conditioning and nutrition for sport participation will be covered. Academic credit: 1.0 credits.

II. PREREQUISITE: None.

III. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of the course students will: demonstrate intermediate to advanced beginner level skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of tennis. get exposed to singles and doubles play and strategies develop body control and kinesthetic awareness through basic tennis skills . become familiar with the history of tennis, game and etiquette rules, and the scoring system. be able to utilize tennis skills as a carryover activity for all-around life-long physical activity.

IV. TEXTS:

A. 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

B. COURSE FORMAT AND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS: Lecture/discussion, and activity sessions. PROPER ATTIRE IS A MUST FOR ON COURT SESSIONS!

V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Attendance, punctuality, and active participation in lecture and on court sessions is expected. Students are responsible for class or additional reading materials whether present or not during actual lecture or skills sessions. Since each skills session is evaluated individually missed sessions will be deducted from the total skills sessions' grade. Late assignments and papers will be penalized. There will be no make-ups for unannounced quizzes. Class Format: Oral presentation, general & specific warm-up, review drills, daily topic, games, cool-down, and questions and answers. Equipment & Clothing: Students must provide their own racquet and two UNOPENED cans of tennis balls (3 balls per can). Athletic type tennis shoes are also required. For safety reasons, those not properly attired will not be allowed to participate. Miscellaneous: On rainy days class shall meet in the Physical Education building, Gymn. 214. Medical problems: see instructor immediately.

VI. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:

Prepare a list of tennis skills you need to improve and provide suggestions for possible skill interventions.

VII. EVALUATION:

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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