Hand Tennis

The game is played by 2 children - 1 v 1, on a small court with a net or something to divide the two players. The games will be mini, 5-6 steps length and 4-5 steps width.

Play the game using throwing and catching skills.  For students year 3-4 I recomend using a big ball like a netball (easier to catch), for students year 5-8 you can use a tennis ball

Round 1: The aim is for students to work together in their pairs to throw the ball over the net and into their partner's space for them to catch, the ball must bounce before a catch is made as this helps with them moving their feet. If the catch is successful that pair will score a point. The pair with the most points wins that round.

Round 2: The aim is to make the ball bounce twice in your opponents area to score a point, the pair will now be playing against each other. If the ball goes out on the full or is failed to be caught after one bounce in the area, then the person that didn't make the mistake would get the point.

Round 3: The students will now verse someone new.

Keep playing the game keeping track of the points scored.

Remind students: 

•  Aim for space

•  Move quickly

•  Watch the ball

•  Underarm throws

•  Get in line to catch the ball and stop it bouncing

Modifications

Make area bigger or smaller. Use a bigger or smaller ball. Add in over arm throws too.

Special Needs Modifications

Make area smaller without a net to throw over. Use a bigger ball.