# Lesson Plan: Basic Skills in Table Tennis
**Subject:** Physical and Health Education
**Grade:** Junior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Basic Skills in Table Tennis
## Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic rules and equipment used in table tennis.
2. Demonstrate the basic skills in serving, forehand, and backhand strokes.
3. Apply basic footwork and body positioning in table tennis.
## Required Materials
- Table Tennis tables
- Table Tennis bats (paddles)
- Table Tennis balls
- Markers or cones for drills
- Whiteboard and markers for instructions and diagrams
## Lesson Structure
### Introduction (10 minutes)
#### Warm-Up Exercise
1. **Objective:** To prepare the students for physical activity and reduce the risk of injury.
2. **Activities:**
- 5 min light jogging around the gym or designated area.
- 5 min dynamic stretches focusing on the arms, wrists, and legs (e.g., arm circles, leg swings).
3. **Discussion:**
- Briefly explain the objective of the lesson.
- Introduce the equipment used in table tennis and discuss its importance (e.g., types of bats, balls, tables).
### Instruction and Demonstration (15 minutes)
1. **Basic Rules of Table Tennis:**
- Explain the basic rules (e.g., scoring, service, and rally rules).
- Use a whiteboard for visual reinforcement.
2. **Demonstrate Basic Skills:**
- **Serving:** Show the students how to properly serve the ball with both backspin and topspin.
- **Forehand Stroke:** Demonstrate the correct grip, stance, and swing for the forehand stroke.
- **Backhand Stroke:** Explain and demonstrate the basic techniques for a backhand stroke.
### Practice Session (30 minutes)
1. **Station Drills:**
- Divide students into small groups (4-6 students per group).
- Set up different stations for each basic skill (e.g., serving, forehand stroke, backhand stroke).
- Rotate stations every 10 minutes, ensuring each group practices each skill.
2. **Footwork Drills:**
- Reinforce the importance of proper footwork and body positioning.
- Set up cones or markers for students to practice basic footwork (e.g., side-to-side movements, forward and backward steps).
### Application Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Mini-Matches:**
- Pair up students and have them play short matches (first to 5 points).
- Encourage students to apply the skills they learned during practice.
2. **Observation and Feedback:**
- Walk around and observe students’ techniques.
- Provide immediate feedback and corrections to ensure proper form.
### Cool Down and Review (10 minutes)
1. **Cool Down Exercises:**
- 5 minutes of light stretching focusing on the arms, wrists, and legs.
2. **Review and Reflection:**
- Recap the key points from the lesson.
- Ask students about their experience and what skills they found challenging.
- Provide time for questions and answers.
### Assessment
1. **Formative Assessment:**
- Observe students’ performance during drills and mini-matches.
- Provide individualized feedback based on observations.
2. **Self-Assessment:**
- Have students fill out a self-assessment sheet where they reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement.
### Homework
1. **Research Assignment:**
- Assign students to research a famous table tennis player and write a short paragraph about the player's career and achievements.
- Encourage students to watch video tutorials or matches to see professional techniques and strategies.
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**Note:** Adjust the plan based on available equipment, the number of students, and their skill levels. Prioritize safety and ensure students understand proper handling of equipment.