MODIFIED TENNIS – Style C Reciprocal Teaching

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM (with partner observation)

NAME _______________________________ CLASS ____________________

TASK:

R R
R – Receiver

G – Giver

D – Doer

O – Observer

D D
G O G O

RECEIVERS ROLE

 Receive and retain the five balls delivered by D

GIVERS ROLL

 The receiver becomes the giver and gives the ball to D

DOERS ROLE

 Complete 5 serves cross court to the Receiver

OBSERVER’S ROLE:

 Check to see if the doer followed the performance criteria.

 Let D know what is being done well. Suggestions for improvement.
 Record the number of successful serves

Score Suggestions for Improvement

Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3

THE SERVE:
Performance Criteria: Did your partner do the following:

STEP - TOSS - HIT

1. Stand in a slight crouch with the feet shoulder width apart and at a 45° angle to the
baseline. The toes of each foot are in line with the target.
2. Hold the ball in the palm of the hand and at waist level.
3. Use a forehand grip. Take a short backswing as the tossing action is started. Toss the ball
up about 15-20cm.
4. Contact the ball, about waist level as the weight shifts from rear foot to front foot
5 Follow-through towards the target