Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2, JSS 2)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 1
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Basic Science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Striking Games
Subject Matter: Table Tennis and Lawn Tennis, Basic skills and techniques of table tennis e.g. grip, service, drive, chop and smash

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Define table tennis and lawn tennis.
(b) Identify and explain basic skills and techniques in table tennis.
Affective Domain:
(a) Show interest and enthusiasm during practical sessions.
(b) Exhibit sportsmanship and fair play while engaging in striking games.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Demonstrate correct grips, service, drive, chop, and smash in table tennis.
(b) Execute basic shots and serve techniques in lawn tennis.
Social Domain:
(a) Collaborate effectively in pairs or groups during game practice.
(b) Respect rules, teammates, and opponents during striking games.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
Britannica – Tennis | Rules, History, Prominent Players, & Facts
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Table tennis rackets and balls
Lawn tennis rackets and balls
Cones and markers for practice drills
Visual aids (posters or charts of grips and techniques)
Stopwatch and whistle
Open playground or sports hall

Rationale for the Lesson

To equip pupils with practical skills in striking games and promote physical fitness, coordination, and fair play.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic understanding of physical exercises, hand-eye coordination, and general playground rules.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Striking Games

Table Tennis

Table tennis is a game played on a flat table by two or four players using small rackets and a lightweight ball. The game requires agility, quick reflexes, and correct technique.

The following are basic skills in table tennis:

Grip: The way a player holds the racket; includes shakehand grip and penhold grip.
Service: The act of putting the ball into play to start a rally.
Drive: A fast, flat shot that travels straight over the net.
Chop: A defensive stroke with backspin to slow down the ball.
Smash: A powerful overhead stroke used to finish a point.

Lawn Tennis

Lawn tennis is a sport played on a rectangular grass, clay, or hard court, with a net dividing two sides. Players use rackets to hit a ball over the net to score points.

These include the basic skills and techniques of lawn tennis:

Forehand Stroke: Hitting the ball with the front of the racket hand.
Backhand Stroke: Hitting the ball with the back of the racket hand.
Serve: Starting play by striking the ball into the opponent’s service box.
Volley: Hitting the ball before it bounces on the court.
Smash: A strong downward shot to win the point.

Importance of Striking Games

Striking games improve physical fitness, hand-eye coordination, agility, and social interaction among pupils.

They are:

Promotes healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular fitness.
Enhances concentration and reflexes.
Develops teamwork, discipline, and fair play.
Provides recreational and competitive opportunities.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Visual Aids, Demonstration, Practical Exercises, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Greet pupils, review previous lesson, introduce striking games using visual aids, and ask questions about games they know.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, answer questions, recall previous games.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared to learn about striking games.

Step 2: Table Tennis Skills Introduction

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation and Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Define table tennis, demonstrate grip, service, drive, chop, and smash using a racket and ball.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand basic table tennis skills.

Step 3: Lawn Tennis Skills Introduction

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration and Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain lawn tennis, demonstrate forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and smash.
Pupils’ Activity: Watch demonstration, practice basic strokes.
Learning Point: Pupils recognize key lawn tennis techniques.

Step 4: Practical Exercises

Time: 15 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Organize pupils in pairs or groups for practice drills, observe, and provide feedback.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in drills, practice techniques.
Learning Point: Pupils develop psychomotor skills in striking games.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize key points on the board, pupils copy important definitions and techniques.
Pupils’ Activity: Write notes in their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate knowledge for future reference.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning and Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define table tennis and lawn tennis.
List three basic skills in table tennis.
Mention two important techniques in lawn tennis.
State one benefit of striking games.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and perform short demonstrations if required.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson objectives.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Recap the lesson, reinforce the importance of practice and fair play, and give assignment.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen, respond, and note assignment.
Learning Point: Lesson is reinforced and summarized.

Lesson Keywords

Table Tennis – indoor racket game
Lawn Tennis – outdoor racket game
Serve – starting play stroke
Smash – powerful offensive stroke
Grip – way of holding racket

Differentiation

Pair stronger and weaker pupils for practice; use visual aids and demonstrations to cater to different learning styles.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation, monitor pupils during practical exercises, and reinforce sportsmanship at all times.