SNB2 SPC1608 Unit 6 Activity
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Shawn Brower
Dr. Lee
SPC1608
6 February 2023
Informative Speech Outline
Title:
The Thrills and Skills of Tennis
General Purpose:
To inform.
Specific Purpose:
To educate my audience on tennis and what makes it unique.
Thesis Statement:
Tennis is a sport that requires a combination of physical and mental strength,
strategy, and technique, making it one of the most thrilling and challenging games to watch and
play.
Introduction:
I. Attention Getter:
Have any of you ever played tennis competitively for your high school, at a
club, or played for fun sometimes?
II. Reason to Listen:
Whether you are a fan of tennis or not, it can be enjoyed and appreciated
by people of all ages and backgrounds.
III. Thesis Statement:
Tennis is a sport that requires a combination of physical and mental
strength, strategy, and technique, making it one of the most thrilling and challenging games to
watch and play.
IV. Credibility:
I have played tennis for over ten years and have competed in many different
Tennis competitions/tournaments of every level.
V. Preview of Main Points:
I discussed tennis’s physical and mental demands, the different
playing styles, and the look at tennis’s physical and mental needs.
Transition:
Taking a look at the physical and mental demands of tennis.
I. Physical and Mental Demands of Tennis
A. Physical Demands: Tennis is a physically demanding sport that requires agility, speed,
endurance, and strength. Players need to be able to run mentally demanding sports
requiring power.
B. Mental Demands: Tennis is a mentally demanding sport requiring focus,
determination, and strategy. Players must constantly adapt to their opponents and make
tennis's physical and mental demands; To t better understand tennis’s physical and mental
needs, let’s look at the different playing styles and strategies.
II. Playing Styles and Strategies:
A. Playing Styles: There are several different playing styles in tennis, including the
aggressor, the baseliner, the serve and volleyer, and the counterpuncher. Each type has its
strengths and weaknesses and requires a different approach to the game.
B. Strategies: Tennis players must also have a strategy when they step on the court. They
must consider their opponent's strengths and weaknesses, court conditions, and game plan.
Transition:
Explaining the advancement of technology and how it has impacted the sport of
tennis.
III. The Impact of Technology
A. Equipment: Technology has significantly impacted on the equipment used in tennis.
Rackets have become lighter and more powerful, and new materials have been introduced
to create better string and balls.
B. Analytics: Technology has also revolutionized how tennis is analyzed and played. The
use of analytics and video analysis has allowed players to make more informed decisions
on the court.
C. Fan Experience: Technology has also improved the fan experience of tennis. Fans can
now watch matches from anywhere in the world and have access to real-time statistics
and analysis.
Conclusion:
I. Restate Thesis: Tennis is a sport that requires a combination of physical and mental strength,
strategy, and technique, making it one of the most thrilling and challenging games to watch and
play.
Review of Main Points:
We discussed tennis’s physical and mental demands, the different
playing styles and strategies, and the impact of technology on the sport.
II. Closure: Tennis is a sport that offers excitement, challenge, and the chance to develop both
physical and mental skills, and whether you are a player or a fan, it is a sport that can be enjoyed
and appreciated by people of all ages and backgrounds.
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