In partners, have a racket each and a ball between two.
Tap the ball up to partner to catch on the racket.
This is good for teaching the children how to hit the ball accurately and improve hand-eye coordination.
Higher Ability – hit the ball, make partner to move to receive it on racket, put a net in Lower Ability – throw the ball to the partner to catch on racket.
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