Hand-Eye Coordination Play Unit | The PE Dept

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Hand-Eye Coordination Play

Net and Wall

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Reception

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6 Lessons

This unit introduces Reception students to the fundamental skills of net and wall games through collaborative, non-competitive activities that emphasise control over power. The focus is on developing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and cooperative play skills whilst building confidence with ball handling. Through progressive partner work, students learn that successful rallying requires both individual skill and teamwork, laying essential foundations for future racket sports.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Throwing and Catching with Control

Big Question:

How can we move our bodies to be ready to catch a ball that's coming towards us?

Key Objectives:

• To send a ball with increasing accuracy using underarm throws
• To receive a ball by moving quickly into the correct position

Lesson 2

Striking and Rallying with Hands

Big Question:

How can we work together to keep a rally going using our hands?

Key Objectives:

• To strike a ball with one hand whilst it is airborne
• To play passive and active rallies by striking over a net with hands

Lesson 3

Striking and Volleying

Big Question:

How can we work together to keep the ball moving in our game?

Key Objectives:

• To develop striking and volleying skills with some degree of accuracy
• To understand how digging underneath the ball helps teammates

Lesson 4

Striking and Receiving

Big Question:

How can I use my palm to strike a ball accurately and move into the right position to receive it back?

Key Objectives:

• Strike a ball using an open palm with increasing control
• Move into position to receive a ball after striking

Lesson 5

Striking and Rally Building

Big Question:

How can we work together to keep a ball in the air using our hands?

Key Objectives:

• Develop striking skills using open palm with increasing accuracy
• Begin to understand rally play and cooperative timing

Lesson 6

Throwing Accuracy & Awareness

Big Question:

How can we throw with power and accuracy while always keeping our eyes on the ball?

Key Objectives:

• To develop overarm throwing technique with accuracy and power
• To maintain visual awareness of the ball at all times during game situations