Polybat
What is polybat?
Players hit the ball to each other along the length of the table using their bats (glove-bats can be used if necessary) with the aim of getting the ball past their opponent and off the end of the table to win a point.
If a player hits the ball off the table and into the air then they also lose that point, making it important for athletes to concentrate on technique rather than force. The first player to reach an agreed number of points wins the match.
Find out more about how to run polybat formats.
Equipment needed
- Table tennis-sized table (at a suitable height for wheelchair users)
- Polybat sides to attach securely to the table
- Bats (ideally wooden or plastic)
- Low-bounce ball (e.g. soft plastic airflow golf balls)
- Skittles or plastic cups
Get involved
The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.
School Games Organisers
School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.
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