Hand-Eye Coordination Play
Net and Wall
•Reception
•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
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
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
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
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
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
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