-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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