Table Tennis: Balancer Shuttle Run

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
Duration:
  • Less than 30mins
Equipment:
  • Table tennis bats / rackets, markers, table tennis balls / a range of small balls
Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
  • Young Leaders
  • Parents
  • Self led by young people
Table Tennis: Balancer Shuttle Run
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Activity details

Table Tennis have created two fun activities which help to develop control and balance of the ball on a bat whilst moving. 

  • Number of Participants: Individual 
  • Purpose of Activity: Increase pupil physical activity through fun personal challenge 
  • Including all Pupils: STEP framework included 
  • Pupil Roles: Participant, leader 
  • Space: Ensure the space is suitable for pupils to move around passing each other whilst keeping control of the ball 
  • Equipment: Table tennis bats or rackets, markers, table tennis balls or a range of small balls

Organisation

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