Net Games & Racket Skills
Net and Wall
•Year 1
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to the fundamental concepts of net and wall games through a carefully scaffolded approach that prioritises movement readiness and spatial awareness before introducing equipment. The focus is on building confidence with basic defensive positioning and gradually developing racket control skills, culminating in simple net game applications that emphasise placement and quick reactions.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can standing in the right way help us move faster and defend our space?
Key Objectives:
- • To defend space by using the ready position
- • To understand how body position affects movement speed and reaction time
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can being ready help us defend our space better?
Key Objectives:
- • To defend space on court by using the ready position
- • To develop ball handling skills through catching and throwing
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we play fairly against an opponent while keeping track of who is winning?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to play competitively against an opponent
- • To learn how to keep score accurately during games
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can I control a ball using a racket like a tennis player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop control when handling a racket safely
- • To learn proper racket grip and ball control techniques
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use a racket to control and move a ball with confidence?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop fundamental racket and ball control skills
- • To demonstrate balance and coordination when using equipment
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can I use a racket to control where my ball goes?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop sending a ball using a racket
- • To improve underarm throwing accuracy to a partner
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use clever throws and quick movements to score points and defend our space in net games?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop playing over a net and defending space through accurate throwing and strategic positioning
- • To develop placing the ball with precision and tactical awareness in net games
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we use a racket to send a ball exactly where we want it to go?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop hitting a ball over a net using a racket
- • To demonstrate control and accuracy when hitting with a racket