This unit introduces Year 2 students to the fundamental concepts of net and wall games through a carefully scaffolded journey from body control to racket skills. Beginning with the essential ready position for defending space, students develop spatial awareness and reaction skills before progressing to racket handling and control. The unit emphasises tactical thinking alongside technical development, building confidence through partner work before introducing competitive elements over a net.
This unit transforms Year 2 students from individual ball handlers into collaborative rally players through progressive net and wall games. The focus shifts from basic sending and receiving skills to sustained rallying with partners, building both technical competence and cooperative play. Through engaging 'ball magician' imagery and partner challenges, students develop foundational striking skills whilst learning the essential give-and-take nature of net and wall games.