The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Developmental readiness may include: | genderageabilitypersonalityprevious tennis experienceknowledge of tennis tacticscurrent tactical skillsdevelopmental characteristics (e.g. physical, cognitive, psychological, social)fitness levels and physical capabilitiesemotional capability to deal with competing in a high performance tactical gamehistory of past, current or recurring injuries and illnesses. |
Strengths and weaknesses may relate to: | physical (e.g. fitness, speed, agility, endurance, strength, power)tennis skillstactical skillspsychological characteristics. |
Game styles may include: | all-court playeraggressive baselinercounter puncherserve-volleyer. |
Tennis tactics may include: | adapt tactics for different court surfaces (e.g. clay, grass, hard courts)relationship between court geometry, patterns of play and tacticsconsistent percentagesdirectional changecentre the ballwinning playsdefensive-neutral-offensivelow volleys vs high volleyschanging gears (changing tactics and rhythm during a match)advanced tactics in all five game situationspatterns of playanticipation of opponent shot tendencies based on court positionidentify opponent strengths and weaknesses and modify tactics accordinglyball control (height, direction, distance, speed, spin)similarities and differences in tactics between men’s and women’s tennis. |
Organisational layout may include: | set-up of activities on courtposition of players and coachrole of coach (feeding, roaming, rallying)type of activity (individual, partner or combination). |
Plan may include: | session plansession aims and objectivesdate, time and durationcoach and player rolesresources requiredequipment requiredactivities. |
Safety procedures may include: | court set upprevention, symptoms and first aid treatment of common tennis injuriessunsmart proceduresequipment checking and usagecourt safetysafe and clear communication systems. |
Activities may involve: | warm-ups and cool downsprogressive skill acquisitionwhole or part skill drillsgame-centred ralliespartnercoachcompetitionsinglesdoubles. |
Relevant legislation may include: | Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS)working with childrenequal opportunityprivacyenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | work health and safetyrisk managementcommunication protocolssupervision requirementsuse and maintenance of equipment and proceduresfirst aid procedurescode of ethics. |
Game situations may include: | servingreturning serveboth players at baselineapproaching or at net with opponent at baselinepassing opponent at baseline. |
Coaching approachesmay include: | on continuum from technique-centred to game-centredcombination of technique centred and game-centred. |
Coaching styles may include: | on continuum from direct (i.e. coach makes most of the decisions and learner makes limited decisions, such as command) to indirect (i.e. learner makes most of the decisions and coach makes limited decisions, such as discovery)combination of direct and indirect. |
Modifymay include: | regress activities by changing environment, task or reduce decision-making related to tactical outcomesprogress activities by changing environment; task or increase decision-making related to tactical outcomes. |
Coaches and support personnel may include: | other high performance tennis coachesphysical performance coachesperformance analysis specialistphysiotherapistdieticiansport psychologist. |
Match charting techniquesmay include: | software programspencil and papercharting of:momentum changesforced and unforced errorswinnersserve percentage and placementserve return success and placementbreak point conversionspoints won at netpatterns of playpsychological skills. |
Match plan may include: | servingreturning servewinning playspatterns of playmaximising player strengthscountering opponent strengths and exposing weaknesspsychological approachesspecific round and tournament plansplans according to opponentscontingency planplans for delays and inclement weather. |