Skill Drill Sending and Receiving Activities for Year 1

Partner drill focusing on accurate ball feeding for successful catches after first bounce

Progressive circuit of fundamental ball handling skills including rolling, catching, bouncing and control

Students explore different ways to move with a ball using various parts of their feet

Partner activity using balloons to practice rally skills over a low obstacle

Partners practice sending and receiving across a divide, emphasising space and timing

Learning to move feet to get behind the ball and adopt correct ready position for receiving

A calm reflection activity where students discuss learning, practice gentle stretches, and consolidate key catching techniques

Students pass a ball around a circle while changing body positions after each catch to develop adaptation skills

Develop core muscle strength through controlled rocking movements and tuck positions

Partner activity where students send balls through cone gates using rackets, focusing on accuracy and cooperation

Foundational activity teaching correct hockey stick grip and basic ball control skills

Develops bilateral coordination by practicing stopping balls with appropriate hand selection based on ball position

Players pass in number sequence while moving within marked area, developing passing accuracy and spatial awareness

Develop underarm feeding technique through progressive partner practice

Structured practice of fundamental passing technique using inside of foot with partner feedback

Structured partner practice focusing on accurate ball rolling and controlled receiving technique

Pairs practice rolling balls accurately to each other at varying distances

Students practice hitting balls to partners and shared targets with increasing accuracy

Partners practice passing and immediately moving to new positions to receive the return pass

Students experience the same rolling and defending game from sitting, kneeling, and standing positions to understand how body position affects performance.

Multi-stage partner challenge progressing from catching to hitting in sustained rallies

Progressive challenge to balance tennis ball on racket strings while walking and eventually jogging

Partner activity teaching defensive ready position through reaction catching challenges

Students explore different ways to hit a ball using self-feeding technique