After students catch the ball, they are to ROLL the ball under the net back to the students with the rackets. After all have practiced striking and catching, the catchers get the rackets. Assign partners and give a Checker Bat Pro to one person in each group of 2 if outside with enough space. With less space, have one batter and several fielders. Have several bins on hand with a variety of balls from which to choose.
Students spread out and give themselves plenty of room.
When a fielder has scored 500 points, they change places with the batter. Distribute an unequal number of balls on the 2 sides. On the signal to begin, players continuously tap balls onto the other side of the net or cones until they hear the signal to stop. The goal is to end up with fewer balls than the other team when time is called.