MATP Coaching Guide - Special Olympics

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Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program Coaching Guide Official Special Olympics Sport Motor Activity Training Program Tennis Tennis Strike Motor Activity Training Program Tennis Strike Leads to the Tennis Target Stroke Equipment Levels of Assistance 1. Racquet (junior size; 17 -23 in length) 2. Foam tennis ball Total Assistance The coach supports or assists the athlete with the entire movement Partial Assistance The coach may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but not support or assist the athlete in the entire movement Independent Description for the Motor Activity Training Program Tennis Athlete completes the movement or task without assistance from the coach 1. Position the athlete, seated or standing 2. Place the foam tennis ball on a stand or batting tee within reach of athlete 3. Position racquet in athlete s hand with or without assistance 4. Direct athlete to strike foal tennis bal 5. Athlete strikes foam tennis ball with or without assistance Lead-up Activities to the Motor Activity Training Program Tennis Strike Activity Athlete grasps racquet with assistance Athlete grasps and holds racquet for 5 seconds with assistance Athlete swings racquet for 5 seconds with assistance Athlete grasps racquet without assistance Athlete grasps and holds racquet for 5 seconds without assistance Athlete swings racquet for 5 seconds without assistance Special Olympics: MATP Guide- December 2005 93
Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program Coaching Guide Possible Modifications for the Motor Activity Training Program Tennis Strike Activity Use adaptive devices to assist athlete with holding racquet Use a balloon to teach strike Suspend a foam tennis ball to teach strike Adjust height of suspended foam tennis ball or balloon to athlete s needs Vary the size and color of foam tennis ball as needed Modify size and length of racquet as needed Safety Precautions Ensure athlete maintains a balanced position Avoid being hit when athlete attempts to strike the foam tennis ball 94 Special Olympics: MATP Guide- December 2005
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