
-Players will get into pairs. -One player will have the ball and the other will have a racket. -The player will the ball will bounce pass the ball to the other player. -Then the other player must return the ball to their partner. -After 10 turns change. -The partner not using the racket must catch the ball.
-Keep your eye on the ball. -Use the centre of the racket to hit the ball. -Be on your toes ready to move and meet the ball. -Think about how much weight you use to hit the ball.
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