Net Rally Fundamentals
•Year 2
•Net and Wall
•Check rackets are appropriate size for Year 2 students
Alternative: None - essential for this lesson
Ensure balls have good bounce on surface
Alternative: Foam balls, sponge balls for safety
For marking targets on walls or ground
Alternative: Tape, laminated targets
For creating lines, nets, and targets
Alternative: Bean bags, markers
Various sizes for different target challenges
Alternative: Chalked circles, rope circles
Hitting the ball with the flat surface of your hand
Continuous back and forth play between partners
Body position with one arm pointing forward, other arm back
Bouncing the ball to yourself before striking
A specific area or object to aim for
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting successful strikes, measuring distances to targets, calculating angles for rebounds
Understanding forces and angles in ball striking, exploring cause and effect in rebounds
Spatial awareness, directions and positioning, understanding angles and trajectories
Cooperation and teamwork, honest self-assessment, accepting decisions and rules positively
Move around space to observe different pairs, position near wall area during target work for maximum visibility
Watch for T-position adoption, one-bounce rule adherence, cooperative rally behaviour
Step in if technique is unsafe, if students struggle with cooperation, or if rules are not being followed
Use students who demonstrate good technique as models, ensure demonstrations are visible to all, repeat key technique points regularly
Minimum 20m x 30m space, wall access preferred but alternatives provided
Dry, even surface suitable for ball bouncing and safe backward movement
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, apply appropriate first aid, contact school first aid team if needed
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