PlaySport - activitydetails

		Rotation

Tactical Focus:
Ready Position

	Players situate themselves with one partner on the court and one on the sidelines so that it is 1 vs. 1
	After hitting the ball using your hand as a paddle you rotate with your partner and they take to the court.
	Points are scored if the ball is not returned, bounces more than once or is hit outside the boundaries.
	The same team serves for 5 points (regardless of who scored them) and then the serve is switched.
	Game continues to 18 points (or an age appropriate amount).

	This game could be played as doubles initially with one player rotating at a time (i.e. 3 players on each team).
	Including a net will advance this game.

	Where should you place the ball to give your partner enough time to get into ready position?
	What can you do to make it more difficult for an opposing player to return the ball?
	Why is the ready position important in this game?

	Court size can be modified according to different players.
	Different skills can be integrated into this game to challenge different abilities, e.g. use of a paddle or throwing and catching.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Easy
Moderate
Difficult

How would you rate this activity?

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Participant Grouping

Two teams of two (doubles).

Equipment

Pylons: 8
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1

Playing Area

Classroom
Gymnasium
Limited Space
Outdoors

Safety

Be aware of your partner when you are rotating.


		Life Skills Development
		Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		Even though you and your partner are not on the court at the same time, how does what you do affect their game?
		Are there any examples from home or in school where you think what you do can affect somebody else?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Manipulation Skills
		Using your hand as a paddle
		Preparation: body sideways on to the ball and follow the path of the ball with your eyes.
		Execution: use your hand like a frying pan (flat, stiff handle). Hit underneath the ball, up into the air.
		Follow-through: The face of the frying pan should be pointing towards your target after you have hit the ball. Be ready to rotate with your partner.