Tennis Let's Play

-# Let's play

-Dooby do dooby dooby do

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# Let's play!

-# Let's have an adventure, hooray!

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# Who could we be today?

# What could we do?

# I'd like to sail a pirate ship

# Or decorate a room

# I could be a film director

# Or I could walk your pet

# A clown or tennis player

# The best you've ever met

-# Let's play

-Dooby do dooby dooby do

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-Dooby do dooby dooby do

-# Let's have an adventure today

-Dooby do dooby dooby do

# Let's play! #

-Hey, Sid!

-I've got the popcorn to eat while we watch our film.

Yummy. Make yourself nice and comfy!

That's easier said than done with you wriggling about like that!

Sorry, Rebecca. My back's still itching.

Ah, think I've got it.

Good. We don't want any distractions while we watch our film!

Yes, I know, because an itch like that can really distract...

-Oh, no! It's back again.

-We're never going to watch our film!

-Hold on, Rebecca. It's time!

-Great!

-It's time to play!

-Whose turn is it today?

-Let it be me!

-Let it be me!

-Me!

-Me!

-Me!

Let it be me! Let-let-let it be me

Let it be me!

Let it be me.

-BOTH:

-# Let it be me Let it be me

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me

# Let, let, let, let, let, let-let-let it be me!

# Let it be me Let it be me

# I really, really, really, really hope that it's me. #

Could it be me?

Could it be me?

It's me!

# Yes, it's me

# Yes, it's me

# I'm really, really, really, really happy! #

It's me!

Look, there's the dressing-up room!

# Let's play! #

This is really exciting.

So, what do you think we're playing today?

MACHINE WHOOSHES

So, what am I wearing?

A Viking's helmet...

a nurse's uniform...

and a pair of doggy slippers. THEY BARK

No, this definitely isn't right. Let's try again!

MACHINE WHOOSHES

Well, this time I'm all dressed in white,

I've got a pair of trainers and a tennis racquet.

So, what do you think we're playing today?

Of course! I'm going to be a tennis player! What do we need to know?

Tennis is a game played on a tennis court.

The players stand at either end of the court

and hit a ball over a net using a racquet until one of them misses.

Tennis players have to warm up their bodies with special exercises

before they play.

A referee, called an umpire,

tosses a coin to decide which player starts the game.

And tennis players have a special bag called a racquet bag.

This usually contains at least five racquets.

OK. Well, that's what we need to remember. Do we need anything else?

Hmm, a pair of wintry earmuffs?

I thought tennis was usually played in the summer!

Oh, well. We've got everything we need. Let's go!

# Let's play! #

-Hey, Sid! You look better. Has your itch gone for good?

-Absolutely...

..not!

I think I'm going to itch forever!

Oh, dear! Well, maybe you can take your mind off it

-by guessing what I'm playing today.

-Of course.

Air guitar champion!

GUITAR SOLO

-No, Sid, I'm playing tennis players!

-Have a smashing time!

-I'll save the film...

-And the popcorn!

-..until you get back.

Hopefully my itch will have gone by then.

-Happy scratching!

-Bye!

-See you later!

# Let's play! #

Come on, let's play tennis!

Wooooah!

Hee-hee! Wheeee!

# Let's play! #

Oh, so where am I? Look at all this tennis stuff!

I've clearly come somewhere where they play a lot of tennis!

Oh, and look at this impressive trophy!

It sure is, and it is my dream that one amazing day,

it'll be me lifting up the trophy!

So you're a tennis player, too?

Yes, not as good as you, of course,

but maybe one day, if I keep practising.

-I think you're confusing me with someone else.

-Not a chance!

-You're Rebecca, the tennis player, right?

-Yes...

-And you're playing the big match for the tennis trophy?

-Am I?!

-That's what it says on the board.

-Can't argue with that!

-Are you in the big match, too?

-Me? No, no.

I'm not good enough for that yet.

-But today I have the honour of being your ball boy.

-A ball boy?

-What's a ball boy?

-Me! I get to look after the tennis balls.

If you hit the ball into the net or out of the court,

-it's my job to fetch it back.

-Oh, right!

-Here, try me.

-Throw me a ball.

-Right, OK.

Oops! Look out!

Oh, I'm so sorry! That was a total mistake.

Get off me, please! You're ruining my creases!

Not to mention my concentration. Don't you know who I am?!

-Now I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before.

-Of course you have!

I'm Ace Smasheroo, the world's number one tennis player.

I've got the fastest serve. I've never lost a match,

and I'm here to win that tennis trophy.

That's where I've seen you before! I'm Rebecca.

I'm playing you in the match today.

Me? Playing you? Ha-ha-ha!

I may as well take home the trophy right now.

You won't last long against my serve, Rebecca.

-Oh, dear. He's not very happy. I think that was my fault.

-Don't worry!

Ace Smasheroo's got a short temper.

He sounds good - maybe I should practise before the match.

I know who can help - our tennis coach. He's on the practice court.

-Where's that?

-Over there.

-Great, thanks!

-Oh, you'll need a tennis ball!

-Hey, what is this? This is just what I'm looking for!

-Hello.

I'm looking for the tennis coach?

Your quest is at an end, my friend. I am the coach. Awesome!

Brilliant! I need to learn how to play tennis.

-You're in the right place, smiley face.

-I'm Rebecca.

-I'm playing Ace Smasheroo.

-That will be tough, he's the best!

But don't be glum, chum. We'll get you up to speed.

Coach will show you the moves!

Brilliant! OK, let's play!

Whoa, not so fast. Put down the racquet and back off the court.

-You said you were happy to show me the moves!

-I am,

but you're not playing any tennis until you're properly ready.

What does he mean, properly ready?

Is there something I'm meant to do first? But what is it?

Hold on!

I remember, do you? That's it!

Tennis players have to do special exercises

to warm up their bodies before they play.

Got it in one! You can't play tennis unless you warm up.

OK, shake your hand like this. Shake the next hand like this.

Shake your arms like this. Now shake your foot, and the next foot.

And wibble and wobble like a jellyfish!

Wibble and wobble like a jellyfish!

I feel a lot better, Coach, thanks!

That's only half of it. Now you have to learn how to stretch.

See the apple in the tree? Stretch! And reach for the apple.

-Your turn.

-Stretch, and reach for the apple!

BOTH: Stretch, and reach for the apple.

Wibble and wobble like a jellyfish. Stretch and reach for the apple.

Wibble and wobble like a jellyfish! How are you feeling?

-I'm ready for some tennis!

-Good!

Let's start off nice and simple.

All right, just hit the ball back to me.

-Oh, it's not as easy as it looks!

-No problem, I can see the problem.

Hold the racquet like this. Awesome!

Remember, all you've got to do is keep your eye on the ball.

-Keep your eye on the ball. Where's your eye?

-Eye on the ball.

-Where's your eye?

-Eye on the ball.

You got it!

OK! I'm ready. Ready?

Nice return, you won the point.

Well done! I knew you could do it.

-Brilliant. I'm ready for anything now.

-Good job.

Oh, I think that's the crowd arriving.

Get out there and play your best tennis! I'll be right behind you.

APPLAUSE

Welcome, tennis fans, to another tennis trophy match!

CROWD CHEERS

And here comes the reigning champion, Ace Smasheroo.

He's never lost a single match!

And today's plucky challenger is Rebecca.

It says here that she's never lost a single match.

Because she's never played a single match, either!

Right. Let's play!

Erm, excuse me!

As champion, I should serve first.

But the ball boy gave the ball to me, so I think I should serve first.

As champion, I should serve first.

But it's my first match!

Please let me serve first.

We both want to serve first!

There must be a fair way of deciding this. But what could it be?

If we don't decide, the match won't start. What are we going to do?

Hold on! I remember, do you? That's it!

A referee called an umpire tosses a coin to decide who starts the game.

We need to find an umpire!

A-ha! An umpire!

Excuse me, Mr Umpire, sir?

How may I help you?

We're about to play a game of tennis,

but we can't decide who should serve first.

That is right, because that is my job. I must toss the coin.

Now, where is it? Ah. Heads or tails?

Heads, please!

I always pick heads.

Heads it is.

Oh, great! I'd like to serve first, please!

Rebecca to serve first.

Fine! I didn't want to serve first anyway!

And, with Rebecca winning the toss, it looks like she'll serve first.

Reminds me of the days I won the toss back in 1976.

The only thing I did win that year. Oh, those were the days!

Yes, girl!

It's a great serve from the young newcomer.

But Ace has got it in his sights and he hits it straight back.

But Rebecca's right there and POW!

Straight over the net and Ace is nowhere to be seen.

-Rebecca wins the first point.

-A point to me!

-It's the only point you'll get today!

-We'll see about that.

Rebecca is matching Ace shot for shot.

The pressure's on. If she wins this point, she's won the game!

And she's done it!

Yeeeaaah!

Yeeeeaaah!

Grrrrr!

I won, I won!

That's only the first game!

There's still more of them to play, and this time, I get to serve.

POW! Ace serves an ace, and Rebecca didn't stand a chance.

And again! He's owning the court.

Keep your eye on the ball, Rebecca!

You've got to get the ball over the net.

He's right! I don't stand a chance if I just stand here.

CROWD CHEERS

-Out! Ace wins the point.

-But I got the ball over the net!

You've got to get it over the net and inside the white line.

-Otherwise, it is out.

-SHE SIGHS

The pressure is really starting to mount now on our two players.

If Ace wins this point, he'll win the second game.

Just like my match against Stringy Juice in 1978. Those were the days!

Eye on the ball. Eye on the ball.

Wow, what a shot!

Rebecca is back in the game!

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

You won't stand a chance against the Smasheroo Special.

Do your worst, Ace.

The Smasheroo Special!

If Rebecca doesn't get this one, then Ace wins the second game.

I can get this!

Yikes! Looks like it got me!

The Smasheroo Special smashed straight through my strings!

-I can't play with a broken racquet.

-Really?

Well, in that case, you can't keep playing on, can you?

So that means the trophy belongs to me.

Oh, no! What am I going to do?!

Think, Rebecca, think!

Hold on! I remember, do you? That's right!

Tennis players have a special bag called a racquet bag,

which usually contains at least five racquets.

I need a new racquet.

Look, Ace! I've got a new racquet. In fact, I've got another four!

Let's finish this match properly. And this time, it's my turn to serve.

Grrrrr!

# Let's play! #

And it's Rebecca to serve again in this really close game.

Come on, Rebecca!

Ha-ha! Yeah!

Both players are really tired now.

But Rebecca has just pulled ahead.

If she wins this next point, she wins the whole match.

But can she do it? The pressure is really on her now!

CROWD CHANTS: "Rebecca! Rebecca!"

Quiet, please.

CROWD CONTINUES TO CHANT AND CLAP

It's no use!

I need to concentrate, and I can't with all this noise.

What am I going to do?

Hold on! I know what we can use, do you?

These earmuffs! I knew they'd come in handy.

CROWD GOES SILENT

Now I can't hear anything!

Right, here we go.

Yeeeah!

Yesss!

SHE GASPS YEEEEAAAAH!

What a shot! What a game! What a match!

It's just like the good old days!

HE SOBS

Well, Rebecca, that means this trophy belongs to you.

That was the best tennis match I've ever played.

To say thanks, I'd like to hand you the trophy myself.

-There you go.

-Thanks!

-No hard feelings?

-No hard feelings! Bye!

Thanks!

Well, what a match that was!

But we'd never have won the trophy without remembering

everything we needed to know.

Tennis players have to do special exercises

to warm up their bodies before playing.

An umpire tosses a coin to decide who starts the game.

And tennis players have a special racquet bag

that usually contains up to five spare racquets

in case one gets broken.

Well done, Rebecca! I knew you could do it!

-I've learned loads by watching you.

-Thanks! It's been great fun.

I think it's time we went home.

-No time for a quick game?

-Not this time!

But I reckon Ace Smasheroo will be happy to give you a game.

-I'll go and find him. Thanks Rebecca!

-Thanks, bye everyone! Bye!

CROWD CHEERS

# Let's play! #

Hey, Sid! How's your itch?

I'm still itching more than ever!

-How was your adventure?

-It was amazing!

I won a match against a tennis champion, and I won this trophy!

-Amazing!

-It's pretty good, isn't it?

Yes! Ooooh, ah...

Yes, that's it, I've got it! Perfect!

THEY LAUGH

I think my itch has gone.

Great! So, now are you ready to watch the film?

Oh, the film! Yes, of course!

Oh... Oh, dear. Ow!

-Oh, I thought you said your itch was gone!

-It has...

I sat on the remote control!

THEY LAUGH

Playing tennis players was great fun. What do you like to play?

# Let's play! #

Playing robots is fun, and making beeping noises like this.

ROBOTIC BEEPING

I drive the police car really fast when I'm playing police officers!

ENGINE REVS AND SIREN BLARES

I love playing opera singers, and I sing like this:

# La-la-la-la, laaaaa! #

APPLAUSE Thank you, thank you.

-It's fun to play!

-Start playing today!

-See you soon!

Go to bbc.co.uk/cbeebies and click on Let's Play.

See you soon!