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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Tennis

For Students 9th - 10th
A curriculum to introduce the basics of tennis as a sport. Course focuses on the basic stroke techniques with drills to give students a working knowledge of single and double tactics. Curriculum includes a calendar of activities,...
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Special Olympics

Special Olympics: Tennis

For Students 9th - 10th
Page from the Special Olympics site provides information and a coaching guide on tennis.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Tennis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource provides information about the sport of tennis.
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Other

Tennis Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
Tennis.com, the official site of Tennis Magazine, provides up-to-date coverage from the world of tennis. The site provides news stories, player profiles, tennis lessons from professional players, fitness stories, tennis gear reviews,...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Tennis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Look here to get advice on the game of tennis from an expert. Find out what gear you will need, safety tips, how to play, and some activities you can do for practice.
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Intercollegiate Tennis Association

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of college tennis information on the Internet, including rankings, results, news stories, and event schedules. Intercollegiate Tennis Association promotes and regulates tennis in different colleges across the...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Andre Agassi International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [30:30] of Andre Agassi's induction speech into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 10, 2011, in Newport, Connecticut.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Tennis Elbow

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explains tennis elbow and the possible treatments for the condition. It covers symptoms and causes as well.
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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Table Tennis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This colorful presentation names the parts of the table tennis playing area, the table and net, and the bat (also known as the paddle), and provides animated example moves and more. Learn about different table tennis grips, how points...
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Other

Souther California Orthopedic Institute: Tennis Elbow

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about cause, pain, and relief of tennis elbow.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tennis Ball Cannon

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the effects of air drag on a tennis ball launched up at an angle in this interactive simulation.
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University of Sydney (Australia)

University of Sydney: Tennis Racket Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated discussion about the physics principles associated with tennis rackets and sweet spots.
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Other

Sports24 Tennis! (French)

For Students 9th - 10th
This French language resource provides the latest information on tennis from around the world.
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Read Works

Read Works: Watch the Tennis Ball

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains concepts related to the sport of tennis. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor: Pro Tennis Players Gear Up for Surface Switches

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a sample comparison and contrast essay from a magazine. The article "Pro Tennis Players Gear Up for Surface Switches" by Suman Bandrapalli is about the grass tennis courses at Wimbledon versus other playing surfaces.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd, G Mg Tennis Balls in a Can

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students investigate the volume of tennis balls and their cylindrical container, the empty space around the balls, different ways of slicing them, and what their visualizations will look like. Aligns with G-GMD.B.4 and...
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Other

Medinfo: Tennis Elbow

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of tennis elbow.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: No Racket Tennis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this lesson, students able to throw and catch a ball learn the proper scoring rules and positioning of players on a tennis court. Includes ideas for keeping the activity safe.
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PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Throw and Catch Tennis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students can be introduced to tennis or racquetball through this simple lesson where students "Learn strategies for moving the ball around the court and the importance of placing the ball in differnt spots."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennis: How to Play Tennis Basic Gameplay

For Students 1st - 9th
Basic gameplay of tennis including rules and scoring of games, sets, matches, and points.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennis: Glossary of Terms and Definitions

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis terms. All about the game of tennis and the words used to describe the rules, scoring, and gameplay.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennis: Types of Shots

For Students 1st - 9th
Basic tennis shots including forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and lob.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Tennis: Sport Strategy

For Students 1st - 9th
Strategies on how to play tennis including serve and volley, baseline, aggressive, and more.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Andre Agassi Farewell to Tennis Address at the u.s. Open

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [2:28] of Andre Agassi's farewell address to tennis at the U. S. Open on September 3, 2006.

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