SWOT - The Racket Program for Kids

What is Swot?

It's a simple racket and ball game that can be played against a wall.
It develops kids racket skills for squash, tennis, racket ball, badminton, table tennis.
It helps develop hand-eye co-ordination for hockey, softball, baseball, cricket, volleyball.

What do you need to play Swot:

Swot is a game that is adaptable.

You can use any bat and any ball.
Your level of hand-eye co-ordination will determine which ball is the most suitable for you.
The use of a range of balls allows self-paced progression.
Play it at any level - it's challenging for everyone.
Play it at home, at school, or any where there is a wall and floor.

Use the legs as a barrier.

Use the wall.

Roll the ball with your hands or using a bat.

From these activities children learn to turn side on when taking aim, and put their shoulder to the target.

Bounce the ball and block it.

Kick the ball onto a wall or to a partner.

Catch the ball with your hand, or catch it with a glove, or a bat/racket.

Use your hand.

Use some rolled up newspaper to make a stick to hit the ball.

Use a bat/racket.