Combine hitting/striking a ball with accuracy and power
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can hit the ball accurately with my racket towards a target and can apply power to my shot.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting the ball with accuracy, by aiming the racket head towards the target, enables us to win points.
- Move: taking the racket back and swinging forwards quickly increases power, allowing us to aim for targets further away.
- Think: when a target is further away, you have to hit the ball with more power to ensure the ball travels far enough.
- Feel: not giving up and continuing to try your hardest even when you don't hit the target demonstrates determination.
- Connect: playing by the rules when you are competing against your partner shows empathy.
Keywords
Power - the ability to use force when aiming at different targets
Target - an object you are aiming for
Opposition - a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
Common misconception
Some pupils forget to follow through and stop their racket immediately after hitting the ball.
Ensure pupils understand that a proper follow through, towards the target, is crucial for both power and accuracy. Remind them if you see the racket stopping too early or ending up pointing to the sky or to the ground.
Teacher tip
When pupils are swinging more to increase their power, ensure there is enough space so that pupils are not directly behind another pupil. Get pupils to keep checkng the space around them, especially behind them.
Equipment
30+ cones, 1 racket per pupil, 1 ball per pupil, 30+ floor markers, hoops
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Doing what with your racket will help improve accuracy?
Q2.What can encouragement do for your partner?
Q3.Which word means being truthful and fair when playing in a game?
Q4.Which word means the ability to control where we hit an object?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word means the person or team we are playing against?
Q2.Taking the racket back and swinging forwards quickly, increases what?
Q3.Which word means understanding the feelings of others?
Q4.Following through with your racket is important for which two things?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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