Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Topic: RACKET GAMES: SQUASH

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define squash

II.) Identify the basic skills in squash

III.) Identify the rules and regulations in squash

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

RACKET GAMES: SQUASH

Squash is a racquet sport played by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) on a four-walled court. Players take turns striking a small rubber ball against the front wall, aiming to outmaneuver their opponent. The ball must hit the front wall above the tin and below the outline and may strike the side or back walls before landing in the opponent's half of the court.

Basic Skills for Squash

1. Forehand and Backhand Strokes: The basic hitting techniques, with forehand strokes made with the palm facing forward and backhand strokes made with the back of the hand facing forward.
2. Serving: Starting the rally with a serve that must hit the front wall and land in the opponent’s service box. Effective serves can gain an immediate advantage.
3. Footwork: Quick, agile movements and positioning to reach the ball efficiently and maintain balance, including split steps and lunges.
4. Volleys: Hitting the ball before it bounces on the floor, allowing for more aggressive and faster play.
5. Drop Shots: Soft shots that land close to the front wall, designed to force the opponent to move quickly to the front of the court.
6. Boasts: Shots that hit the side or back walls before reaching the front wall, often used to catch the opponent off guard.
7. Drives: Powerful, straight shots that travel deep into the back corners of the court, used to push the opponent back and create openings.

Rules and Regulations in Squash

1. Scoring System: Matches are typically played best of five games. Each game is played to 11 points using rally scoring, where a point is scored on every serve. If the score reaches 10-all, a player must win by two points.
2. Service Rules:

   - The server must have at least one foot in the service box when serving.

   - The ball must hit the front wall above the service line and land in the opposite quarter of the court.

   - After winning a point, the server alternates serving from the left and right service boxes.

3. Rallies:

   - Players take turns hitting the ball against the front wall.

   - The ball must hit the front wall above the tin and below the outline.

   - The ball can strike the side and back walls before or after hitting the front wall but must bounce only once on the floor before the opponent hits it.

4. Let and Stroke:

   - Let: A rally is replayed without penalty if interference occurs and the obstructed player could not play a clear shot but had no clear winning opportunity.

   - Stroke: A point is awarded to the obstructed player if interference prevents a clear winning shot or if the opponent's actions significantly hinder play.

5. Out of Bounds:

   - The ball is out if it hits the tin or any part of the court above the outline.

   - If the ball hits the line marking the top of the tin, it is considered out.

6. Faults:

   - Faults include failing to hit the front wall, hitting the ball out of bounds, or not getting the ball into the correct service box on a serve.

   - Double bounces (if the ball bounces twice before being hit) result in a loss of the point.

EVALUATION: 1. Describe squash

2. Identify 5 basic skills in squash
3. Identify 5 rules and regulations in squash

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively