Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

WEEK 10

SUBJECT: PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

TERM: 1ST TERM
TOPIC: Table tennis

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1 .State the nature of table tennis
2. Mention the rules and regulations of table tennis
3. Mention the officials and their duties REFERENCE MATERIALS
Scheme of work
All relevant materials
9-Years Basic Education Curriculum
Online information BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON
Nature of table tennis game
Table tennis is played on a table by two players in a ‘singles’ game, or by two pairs of players in a ‘doubles’ game. It is a recreational game. It is also an indoor game. It is played by boys, girls, men and women. The game is started with a service, and play continues until the ball is grounded on the table or it goes out of the table.
In table tennis, either player may score a point, whether serving or receiving. A player may win a point whether serving or receiving.
A game is won by the player who first scores eleven points with a minimum lead of two points.

Officials and their duties
The officials in a table tennis game include the:
4 Scorer
3 Assistant umpire
2 Umpire
1 Referee

Duties of officials
Referee
The referee is responsible for:
8 Announcing the winner.
7 Signing the final score sheet.
6 Interpreting the law.
5 Taking disciplinary actions for misbehavior of players.
4 The appointment of match officials.
3 Checking the eligibility of players.
2 Taking the final decision.
1 The conduct of the draw.

Umpire
The umpire is responsible for
5 Deciding each rally as a point or let.
4 Conducting a toss to start off the game.
3 Conducting the draw for the choice of serving or receiving, and end of play.
2 Taking the ball at random, and changing the ball if necessary.
1 Checking to see that the equipment and playing conditions are acceptable.

SCORER
3 He keeps record of the game.
2 He registers the players.
1 He counts the strokes of the receiving player or pair of players when the expedite system is in operation

Officiating rules
4 No part of the body is allowed to touch the table during play.
3 It is a let if the ball breaks while in play.
2 The ball must be tossed before service.
1 Service: The ball shall be stationary, resting freely on the flat, open palm of the server.

Assessment & Evaluation:
1 .State the nature of table tennis
2. Mention the rules and regulations of table tennis
3. Mention the officials and their duties
(WRAP-UP CONCLUSION)
Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding