Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Tools for Teaching Pickleball (Middle School)

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

Pickleball was a sport created for all ages and skill levels. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun court game that is easy for beginners to learn and challenging enough for competitive play.

This resource is a full unit plan with strategy cards, court diagrams, learning activities, and assessments. 

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.8

    Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.9

    Perform a serve using correct technique with control for net and wall games.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.10

    Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.1.11

    Forehand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.2.1

    Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    PE19.6.2.2

    Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.1.11

    Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.2.1

    Use the rules and regulations of a variety of activities and demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding techniques and strategies related to those activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    PE19.7.2.2

    Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.1.9

    Execute a proper serve for distance and accuracy for net and wall games in modified game play.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.1.10

    Strike with proper form in modified game play.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.1.11

    Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long- handled implement during modified game play.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.2.1

    Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.2.2

    Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 8

    PE19.8.2.3

    Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.

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