Starter quiz
- Why do we step forward with our opposite foot when throwing a ball?
- for flexibilty
- for strength
- for balance ✓
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- What happens if we hit the ball out of court?
- score a point
- we celebrate
- lose a point ✓
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- How can we show respect to our partner?
- listen to them ✓
- ignore them
- shout
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- Why do we need to control where we send the ball?
- improve our accuracy ✓
- to hit harder
- hit the net
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Exit quiz
- When we are standing in the ready position, where should our paddle be?
- up in front ✓
- on the floor
- behind you
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- What is it called when we hit the ball back and forth to our partner in pickleball?
- 'a rally ' ✓
- Why do we always need to be on the balls of our feet in pickleball?
- 'to return the ball ' ✓
- What qualities do we have if we are self-disciplined?
- angry and upset
- happy and sad
- controlled and focused ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Move: the ready position enables us to move our feet quickly to hit the ball with the paddle on our forehand side.
- Move: holding the paddle with the correct grip will help us to control the forehand shot.
- Think: hitting the ball outside of the court means that we lose a point.
- Feel: accurately keeping score when playing a cooperative rally with our partner demonstrates self discipline.
- Connect: collaborating with our partner and listening to their feedback shows you are respectful.
Common misconception
Pupils often stand with their paddle down by their side and are not in the ready position. Pupils often wait for the ball to reach them.
Keep repeating the ready positon throghout he lesson. Make sure pupils understand that the ball should only bounce once so they have to run to meet the ball.
Keywords
Forehand - a shot in which the palm of your hand faces the direction in which you are hitting the ball
Paddle - similar shape to a tennis racket but it is smaller and doesn't have strings
Control - keeping the ball close to the paddle to help you hit the ball accurately
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