Each child has a racket and tennis ball and, dependent on ability, balances the ball around the edge of the racket, ups, downs, alternates (twist racket between hits).
Have the children practise the different skills in a round the clocks format.
Differentiation/S.T.E.P HA – no bounces, create their own skill using body parts too LA – balance a bean bag, have a bounce between hits
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