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Coach stroke production and tactics for junior tennis players

Coach stroke production and tactics for junior tennis players

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSTNS303A
State Code
D5620
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Original Release Date
07/06/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach junior tennis players in fundamental stroke production and tactical strategies appropriate to singles and doubles.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Introduce fundamental aspects of stroke production.
  • 1.1. Identify the fundamental aspects of stroke production to be developed.
  • 1.2. Provide opportunities for players to practice components of stroke production according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
2. Coach junior tennis players to produce strokes and apply tactics.
  • 2.1. Introduce players to the major stroke types.
  • 2.2. Demonstrate and explain tennis strokes and stroke fundamentals, strategies and tactics for singles and doubles tennis according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3. Support players to practice each type of tennis stroke and apply tactical knowledge and perspective.
  • 2.4. Observe and monitor player progress and adjust activities where required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
3. Analyse and correct stroke production and tactics.
  • 3.1. Analyse individual and group progress and select appropriate corrective strategies.
  • 3.2. Develop and implement an improvement program.
  • 3.3. Devise stroke development and tactical progression and regression activities to address correction requirements of individuals and groups.
  • 3.4. Apply correction activities to encourage junior players and provide constructive feedback.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Fundamental aspects of stroke production may include:
grip
stance
footwork
initial preparation
swing pattern
contact
follow through.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
working with children
equal opportunity
privacy
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
risk management
communication protocols
supervision requirements
use and maintenance of equipment and procedures
first aid procedures
code of ethics.
Stroke fundamentals, strategies and tactics may include:
forehand, ground strokes
backhand, ground strokes
serve
net play
lob
singles and doubles play.
Improvement program may include:
systematic analysis of play
checklist of improvements
corrective strategies and activities
timetable for implementing corrective strategies.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:

demonstrates technical tennis skills to support explanation of aspects of stroke production, major stroke types and tactics
analyses player progress and determines appropriate corrective strategies and improvement plans
structures sessions to provide appropriate skill progression and regression for individuals and groups
structures and delivers coaching activities to support and reinforce positive learning outcomes for junior players.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure coaching of multiple sessions for junior players that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also include access to:

groups of participants to take part in junior level tennis activities
a tennis venue with courts suitable for the conduct of tennis activities
equipment for tennis activities.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of demonstrating stroke fundamentals, strategies and tactics for singles and doubles tennis
observation of monitoring player's development of skills and tactics and adjusting activities where required
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures required to maintain participant safety
third-party reports from a supervisor or leader detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:

SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices.
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