Net Games

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study.

1. to be aware of risk assessment in relation to net /divided court games;
2. to be aware of the generic commonalities and unique differences between  the principles of bounce and volley games (tennis) and no bounce games (badminton & volleyball);
3. to gain practical experience in two net games;
4. to enhance subject knowledge in two net games;
5. to perform, analyse and evaluate techniques, skills, strategies and tactics in two net games.

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. demonstrate the application of techniques, strategies and tactics in drills in two net games;
2. demonstrate appropriate decision making skills in continually changing game situations in two net games.

• Risk assessment in two net games;
• Subject knowledge related to the techniques, skills, strategies and tactics used in two net games;
• The application of rules, strategies and tactics in drills and conditioned games in two net games;
• Live and video observation, evaluation  and analysis of strategies and tactics in drills and conditioned games in two net games;
• Independent practice during non-contact time to enhance practical ability in two net games.

Contact time:

• Practical lectures led by the tutor 

Non-contact time:

• Game practice;
• observation,
• analysis and evaluation of a player’s performance;
• independent study time for research in relation to the two games.

Books:

Bollettieri, N. (2001) Bollettieri’s Tennis Handbook. Revised Edition. IL: Human Kinetics.

Dearing, J. (2003) Volleyball fundamentals. Leeds: Human Kinetics.

Golds M (2002) Badminton – Skills of the Game. Malborough: Crowood.

Knudson, D. V. (2006) Biomechanical principles of tennis technique: Using science to improve your strokes. Vista California: Racquet Tech Publications.

Lenberg, K.S. (2006) (Ed.) Volleyball skills and drills. Leeds: Human Kinetics.

Electronic sources:

United States Tennis Association: www.usta.com (accessed 16 April, 2010).

English volleyball Association: www.volleyballengland.org/ (accessed 16 April 2010).

Badminton England: www.badmintonengland.co.uk/splash.asp

(accessed 16 April 2010).

DVD sources:

Annacone, P. (2006) Beat the Baseliner. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Annacone, P. (2006) Attack the All Court Player. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Badminton England (2008) Techniques DVD. Milton Keynes: Badminton England.

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