Movement Skills  : Bat and Bounce  
Approach: Open space
112k

Resources: Small bat, small ball, timer, line to place on wall.

Questions / instructions:
Start on the marker then move to the ball.
  % responses
y4
y8
1. Hit the ball above the line - let it bounce once — hit it above the line — let it bounce once, etc.
Accuracy and rhythm: consistently good
mostly good
moderate control
little control
1
10
51
38
7
45
41
7
2. See how many times you can do this in 30 seconds.
Technique: excellent
good
moderate
poor
3
20
50
27
20
50
27
3
Commentary:
The results show a marked increase in control and technique between year 4 and year 8. About 40 percent more year 8 students than year 4 students performed at a "good" level or better.

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