Year 4 - Physical education
The forehand and backhand in game situations
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through pickleball
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Unit Summary
This unit will develop pupil's understanding of how to beat an opponent in net based games with a specific focus on pickleball. Pupils will enjoy learning how to create space to win points and develop their competence when using a paddle to pay forehand and backhand shots.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use good decision making to create space by moving your opponent in order to win a game.
Key Notes
- Move: hitting the ball into space using both forehand and backhand shots increases our chance of winning a game.
- Move: hitting an accurate forehand or backhand shot moves our opponent creating space for the next shot we play.
- Think: understanding how to beat an opponent helps to improve our decision making regarding our choice of shot in games.
- Feel: resolving disagreements with our opponents and respecting decisions demonstrates a high level of self discipline.
- Connect: striving to win matches by trying our best and listening to feedback shows a high level of respect.
Vocabulary To Learn
- space: an open area where your opponent isn't standing
- decision: when you choose what to do or pick between different options
- opponent: a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may try to hit the ball too hard when playing competitively. Pupils may be dishonest when scoring their own games in the competitions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: hitting the ball into space using both forehand and backhand shots increases our chance of winning a game. Move: hitting an accurate forehand or backhand shot moves our opponent creating space for the next shot we play.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'space'
an open area where your opponent isn't standing.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may try to hit the ball too hard when playing competitively. Pupils may be dishonest when scoring their own games in the competitions. Correction: Emphasise the importance of playing accurate and controlled shots rather than focusing on hitting the ball hard. Remind pupils of the importance of respect and playing by the rules in competitive situations, and to just focus on trying their best.
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