Striking and pushing a ball with a racket/bat towards a target
I can push and strike the ball accurately with a racket towards a target.
Striking and pushing a ball with a racket/bat towards a target
I can push and strike the ball accurately with a racket towards a target.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: aiming by pointing the racket head in the direction of the target, helps increase the accuracy of our strikes.
- Move: pushing and striking the ball accurately towards a target helps you win a game.
- Think: pushing/striking the ball with the racket and watching the ball closely will increase success.
- Feel: being honest when keeping score and challenging others to do the same, requires courage and ensures fair play.
- Connect: sharing and exploring ideas with others helps us improve our collaboration skills.
Keywords
Success - having a favourable outcome or achieving something that was intended
Target - what you are aiming for when pushing/striking the ball with your racket
Racket head - the top part of a tennis or badminton racket, where the strings are
Common misconception
Pupils underestimate the importance of following through with their racket when pushing/ striking the ball.
Explain to pupils that the follow through is important for accuracy and getting the right amount of power.
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Equipment
1 racket per pupil, 1 ball per pupil, 5 cones/ skittles per pupil, 30+ floor markers, 1 hoop per pupil.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
