Game/Task Outline for Ball Bounce Game
Tactical Problem: To keep the ball moving.
Skill development: Side stepping.  Catch ball before it drops to ground.  Relocating to bounce of ball.
Teaching Points: 
Tactics:
  • moving yourself to a position to receive or send the ball
  • use high/low short/long passes to deceive your partner
Skills:
  • Feet shoulder width, knees bent.
  • Push off outside foot
  • Let ball drop into hands 
 
 
 
 
 
Organizational Points: 
In partners students will challenge each other to move by bouncing the tennis ball over a designated line.  Points were scored for a successful bounce pass where your partner could not return it.  Remind students of different types of passes that can be used. (high/low, short/long)
Extensions: Vary the type of shots.  Vary the size of modified court.