Year 7 - Physical education
Ball familiarisation and battleships serving
Net and wall games: maintain and win a rally through pickleball
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Unit Summary
This unit will explore basic skills to start, maintain and win a rally in racket sports. Pupils will learn the specific rules to pickleball and develop persistence when improving racket skills to play in pairs. They will also work on observation skills to officiate and improve performance.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to control the ball on your paddle/racket and serve to start a rally.
Key Notes
- Move: a shake hands grip is needed for control and quick transfer between forehands and backhands.
- Move: a well balanced stance and gentle U-shaped swing is needed to serve with accuracy.
- Think: shorter and controlled strokes increase the accuracy of shots.
- Feel: focusing on the placement of the serve will increase success.
- Connect: working well with others requires a willingness to compromise.
Vocabulary To Learn
- serve: the service starts play by hitting the ball to the other side
- non-volley zone: the area at the front of the court where volleying is prohibited
- grip: how you hold the paddle/racket
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think they need a big swing and to serve overarm.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: a shake hands grip is needed for control and quick transfer between forehands and backhands. Move: a well balanced stance and gentle U-shaped swing is needed to serve with accuracy.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'serve'
the service starts play by hitting the ball to the other side.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils think they need a big swing and to serve overarm. Correction: When we watch pro tennis or other racket sports it looks like you need a huge swing and lots of power but when you are starting out you will get more success with a slow and controlled swing. Pickleball (like badminton) starts with an underarm serve.
More Lessons In This Unit
- A movement focus on the ready position, split step and returning to the middle Study Guide
- Cooperating to build the longest rally Study Guide
- Forehands, backhands and volleys in action Study Guide
- Outwitting your opponents to win a point Study Guide
- Playing games, keeping score and competing fairly Study Guide
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