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Twos         
 
Tactical Focus:
Consistency
A rectangle is marked with a middle area that serves a net. Each side of the net is divided further into two zones that run parallel to the net, making a front and back.
A player stands in each of the zones on either side. Players stay in their respective zones for the duration of the game.
Play is competitive and players attempt to volley the ball over into their opponents side so that they cannot return it before it hits the ground.
The two players have a maximum of three consecutive hits before it goes back over the net. Also both players have to touch it before it is returned.

Use a lighter and bigger ball that will remain in the air for longer and has a bigger surface area to hit.
Players switch zones after every ball has been sent over to the other side.
Play is cooperative and not competitive.
Add to the amount of zones to make game more complex. Have four on each side.

How can you set your teammate up so that they can send the ball over easily?
How can you move in the best ways to be able to cover such a wide space?

Use a lighter and bigger ball that will remain in the air for longer and has a bigger surface area to hit.
Make the zone sizes suitable according to the players in them. Do not have to be a standard size.
 
 
LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
Moderate
Difficult

 
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Participant Grouping
Four per group (2 vs. 2)
 
Equipment
Pylons: 12
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1
 
 
Playing Area
Gymnasium
 
Life Skills Development
Coping and Self-Management Skills


What did you find your strengths were in this game? How did you use these to your advantage?


What did you find your main weakness was in this game? How can you improve this for next time?


Why is it important you understand both weaknesses as well as the strengths you have in school or at home?

 
FUNdamental Skills
Manipulation Skills


Ready Position


Preparation: Centre yourself on the court as much as possible. Bend legs with knees in line with top of feet as if you are sitting on a chair.


Execution: Have weight on balls of feet ready to move off quickly, but keep heels on the ground for stability.


Follow-through: Have arms ready to react to incoming ball. Also be prepared to shuffle and readjust your position for the ball.