Ball Trap and Push Racket Drill
Partners practice trapping rolling balls with rackets and pushing them back with control
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About This Activity
Partners practice trapping rolling balls with rackets and pushing them back with control
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m
Equipment Required
Tennis rackets or paddle bats
1-2 per pair
Foam balls or tennis balls
1 per pair
Tennis Rackets
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Net and Wall
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Rallying
Timing
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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