In this unit, students will work on their fundamental striking skills, game etiquette, and respect. Students will work to build on their skills to participate in game play and learn proper etiquette and respect while learning this rapidly growing game. Pickleball is a great lifelong activity that is played by all ages. This unit is based on the learn, practice, play model to support student development.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate fundamental skills of pickleball (serving, forehand, and backhand) with control.
Students will demonstrate respect and proper etiquette while participating in pickleball activities.
Unit Plan
This unit is 5 days - building on introductory skills and progressing over the days.
Day 1
Racket Control
Serving demonstration
Serving Practice (wall and partner)
Serving Relay
Day 2
Forehand Demonstration
Partner practice - toss
Backhand Demonstration
Partner practice - toss
Partner rally - single court
Day 3
Skill warm up intro
Serving (10)
Forehand (10)
Backhand (10)
Rally
Rules Demonstration
Single court game
Day 4
Skill Warm Up
Doubles Demonstration
Doubles Practice games
Day 5
Skill Warm Up
Doubles Tournament
General Modifications for Pickleball:
Equipment:
Larger/lighter Paddles
Oversized pickleballs
Lighter/foam/high bounce pickleballs
Adjustable net height
Skill and Rule Adaptions
Reduce Size of court
Allow more than 1 bounce before hitting
Simplify and modify rules
Assessment:
Skills checklist
Etiquette Observation
Self-Reflection
Instructional Keys
Break skills into smaller steps
Use visual aids
Use repetition and practice time
Pair students for peer support or peer tutoring
Emphasize teamwork and cooperation over winning and losing