Striking the ball using a racket or bat with accuracy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can hit the ball with a racket accurately towards a target.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting the ball accurately requires you to direct your racket head towards the target.
- Move: following through with your racket, towards the target, will increase hitting accuracy.
- Think: concentration is important to improve accuracy when aiming for a target.
- Feel: you can play with integrity by being honest and fair when keeping score.
- Connect: encouraging your partner shows empathy when working on hitting the ball accurately to each other.
Keywords
Accuracy - the ability to control where we hit an object
Racket - equipment used by players to hit the ball
Target - an object you are aiming for
Common misconception
When hitting the ball, pupils focus on power and hitting it as hard as they can, neglecting the need for technique and accuracy.
Ensure pupils understand the importance of aiming and using the correct technique for the best accuracy. It is best to master this before attempting to add more power.
Teacher tip
Use larger / softer balls to support pupils with their technique.
Equipment
30+ cones, 1 racket per pupi, 1 ball per pupil, skittles.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When striking a ball with a racket what should you do to generate more power?
Q2.Which word means what you are aiming for when striking a ball?
Q3.If your ball doesn’t reach your target when you hit it, what should you do next time?
Q4.If a teammate misses a target in a game, what could you do to help them?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Hitting the ball accurately requires you to direct your racket head where?
Q2.What does using too much power do sometimes when striking a ball?
Q3.How can you help your partner hit a ball with accuracy?
Q4.Hitting a target with accuracy usually requires you to do what with your brain?
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To help you plan your 2 physical education lesson on: Striking the ball using a racket or bat with accuracy, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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