Running 
Perception Skills

Think Quick - what to look out for ....

• Encourage Smashies to say “BOUNCE” when the ball bounces and “HIT” when it hits the bat.
• Encourage Smashies to think about how to swing the bat through a full range of motion and how they hold the bat to help this happen.
   

- Use a larger ball or bigger hitting implement,i.e. a racquet.

- Smashies to hit the ball rolling along the ground to start.

+ Introduce a “net” or range of objects between the Smashies, with the ball to bounce before it is hit.

+ Have pairs join together with another pair to then create a 2 v 2 rally

Honesty | Pono - How could the Smashies be honest when they play this game?

Support | Tautoko - In what ways can Smashies support their partner or teammates when playing?

Cooperation | Mahi tahi - How could Smashies work together when they play?

Mission – 10 consecutive hits together as a pair gives you an Extra Life.

Boss Battle – Smashies vs Activator / Coach / Whānau / Teacher

Arena Mode – Make the grid smaller to change up the challenge.

• What were some of the ways that your team cooperated today?
• How did you show support for each other?
• How were you honest in the game?

• I like the way you...
• What balls were the easiest to hit back to your partner?
• How can you make the rally last longer?