Table Tennis – Lesson 1: Ready Position & Control (FREE SAMPLE)

Table Tennis – Lesson 1: Ready Position & Control (FREE SAMPLE)

This FREE Lesson 1 introduces students to the fundamental ready position in table tennis, laying the foundations for balance, movement, and shot preparation. Designed for non-specialist teachers and mixed-ability classes, the lesson keeps teaching points simple, clear, and easy to apply.

Students learn how to:

Adopt a balanced, athletic ready position

Understand why knee bend, foot position, and bat placement matter

Develop confidence before striking the ball

Use simple cues to prepare for movement and control

The lesson includes:

Clear technical teaching points

Visual support and simple cues

High engagement tasks suitable for all abilities

A strong foundation for future stroke development

Want the full progression?

This free lesson is Lesson 1 of a structured 6-lesson Table Tennis unit, designed to build skills step-by-step from basic control to rallying and game play.

The full 6-lesson unit includes:

Progressive lesson plans (ready position, control, forehand, backhand, movement, and game play)

Clear teaching points for non-specialist teachers

Differentiated tasks and game variations

Student reflection and assessment opportunities

Posters, drills, and lesson-ready resources

Download this free lesson to trial the approach, then purchase the full 6-lesson unit for a complete, ready-to-teach table tennis scheme of work.

For the full unit -

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13382587

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