Students pair up and stand on either side of the net. The first student will bounce the ball on the ground and then hit the ball over the net to their partner (air, bounce, hit). Their partner will firstly let the ball bounce, and then hit the ball back to their opponent (air, bounce, hit).
If this is too hard get the students to play "two tap" tennis. As the ball comes over the net the student will let the ball bounce, then with a flat racquet hit the ball in the air allowing the ball to bounce again before returning it over the net (two taps). Students will see how many hits they can get in a row using the two tap method.
Students can move further back from the net. Increase or decrease the playing area (sidelines). Take out two tap and only let the ball bounce once before returning.
Use an orange circle tennis ball as they will bounce slower. The use of a balloon can also be good for hitting up in the air as it is slow moving.