Net/Wall Activities

Resource
Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Activities which involve sending an object over a net or towards a wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return the object and/or it lands within the playing area.

From left to right: A student standing behind a tennis net holding a racquet. 6 students standing behind a tennis net holding racquets. A student holding a racquet.

Progression

Simple

  • Aim and accuracy (offensive)
  • Sends and aims for accuracy towards an open space

Moderately Complex

  • Defending space (defensive)
  • Defends space by assuming ready position and by covering as much space as possible

Complex

  • Win the point (offensive)
  • Can apply force, spin, fakes, etc. in shot selection to win the point

Living Skills Connections

  • How can receiving feedback on skill execution help improve your performance?
  • How might communication with your teammates increase effectiveness in net/wall activities?
  • How did this game challenge you to apply critical thinking skills?

These strategies transfer to:

  • playing wheelchair tennis
  • playing squash
  • playing jai alai

Tactical Awareness

  • Why is it important to use different types of shots?
  • Where should you aim to reduce your opponent’s chances of making a return play?
  • How does assuming a ready position help increase effectiveness of play?