-Objective:

To hit the ball against a wall with three challenges (off bounce, in air, with partner)--pickleball or tennis.

• One racquet (pickleball or tennis) per player.

-Equipment Link:

• Each player hold a ball and a racquet and stands 4-8 paces from a wall--depending on challenge.

• Players strike the ball meeting various challenges:

• Hit ball after one bounce on ground.

• Hit ball in the air.

• Hit ball off the wall to a partner with one bounce off ground.

• Questions for Understanding:

• Is it easier to hit a ball off a bounce off the ground or in the air? Why?

• What increases success when hitting a ball off the ground or in the air?