Striking

What to look for: Striking with Hand or with Implement

  1. Visually focuses on/tracks object

  2. Uses open palm, closed fist, or implement (paddle/bat/racquet) to strike ball

  3. Body orientation is appropriate for striking activity (ex. sideways to batting tee).

  4. Arm motion is appropriate for striking activity

  5. Hand/implement makes contact with target object

Games/Activities for Practice:

  • Baseball, striking off a tee or off a pitch

  • Set balls on cones or something similar and have student hit ball off cone with bat/paddle/racquet, etc.

  • Blow up balloon and have student hit balloon with implement.

  • Bounce ball and have student try and hit ball after bouncing with implement.

IMG_0018.MOV

Striking with Hand

IMG_0031.MOV

Striking with Implement

Striking.MOV

Strike ball off Tee