Pickleball Lesson Plan-Forehandbackhandservevolley

Wesley Blomquist
Pickleball
1. Forehand (groundstroke)
a. Stand with feet shoulders width apart knees bent.
b. Hold paddle continental grip: grip where paddle is parallel to the way you are facing in your dominant hand.
c. Step across your body with leg opposite of the hand you are holding the paddle with.
d. Swing paddle with face of paddle facing the ball, with movement of the arm ending near the opposite ear, twisting the paddle as you
swing.
e. Use momentum from body and transfer your weight from your stepping foot to the other foot that is brought across your body during
the swing.
f. The Forehand with Slow Motion - Scott Moore - YouTube
2. Backhand
a. Stand with feet shoulders width apart knees bent.
c. Step across your body with the leg that is on the same side as the hand you are holding the paddle with.
d. The arm should be in a L position across your body with end of the paddle near the opposite ear, swinging the paddle in a U shape
across your body.
e. Use momentum from body and transfer your weight from your stepping foot to the other foot that is brought across your body during
the swing.
f. Pickleball: Boosting your backhand - YouTube
3. Volley
a. Stand with your feet shoulders width apart, knees bent.
c. Hold the paddle above your waist in front of you to prepare to hit the ball on the left or right side of your body.
d. Forehand: maintain a forehand stance, but push the ball away instead of swinging across your body.
e. Backhand: maintain backhand stance, but instead push the ball away from the body instead of swinging across the body.
f. Pickleball 101: The Volley - YouTube
4. Serve
a. Stand with your feet shoulders width apart, knees bent.
c. Step across your body with leg opposite of the hand you are holding the paddle with.
d. Drop the ball below your waist in front of where you are going to swing.
e. Swing your paddle from low to high with a slight cross of your body.
f. Serving in Pickleball by Kolter Homes and Pickleball Athletics - YouTube
Physical Education Lesson Plan
Needed Equipment Instructor: Wesley Blomquist Major Content: Pickleball
24 Pickleball Paddles Grade Level: 7th Intro/IA/Warm-up: Dynamic Stretching
3 Pickleball Nets Time: 8:45-9:45 Fitness: Hand-eye coordination, endurance
24 Pickleballs Minutes of instruction: Lesson Focus: Forehand hit / Foreground hit
47:30 min Game: Lobster ball
Students: 24
CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:
GRADE LEVEL 7th
Content Standard 1 (psychomotor): 1.1 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
Content Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):
CS 1 PM: Measure out of 10 hits, how many can the students make inside the court while maintaining proper form and technique.
CS 2 COG: Measure the students’ performance and have them explain 3 movements they did wrong, as well as 3 movements they performed.
correctly
CS 5 AFF: The students should be able to explain 5 ways they can improve their performance.
Time Lesson Content Organization/Management/Teaching Hints Assessment
Allotted (Include Tasks, refinements, Safety
extensions, critical elements, (what are you looking
checks for understanding) for the students to be
Closure Questions able to know and do?
(match up with objectives) Specific skills? How will
you know if you need to
reteach the content or
move on to the next
progression?)
*References: add all
references used
30 sec. Intro/Explanation of Lesson

and Purpose of what you will
be teaching: Hello class how
has your week been so far?
Great! Today we will be
learning how to hit a forehand
in pickleball so that way you
can return the ball and win the
game.
Describe the Activity:
5 min. Warm-Up: Each exercise will loosen the body and get the students ready for the workout. Students should be
Dynamic drills: Jogging in place for 1 minute will get the heartrate up and ready for their warmed up and
Jogging in place, arm circles, cardiovascular activities. Arm circles, little to big, to excite the muscles for 1 confutable to perform all
squats, jog backwards, leg minute each. 25 Squats to get the leg muscles warmed up. Jogging backwards for of the task for the day
kicks 10 yards 4 times, to localize your balance. 10-yard leg kicks twice to warm up
hamstrings.
Critical Elements: SWBAT perform the

-Stand with feet shoulders width apart knees bent. forehand comfortably
1 min Lesson Focus: -Hold paddle continental grip: grip where paddle is parallel to the way while learning hoe to
Forehand / Groundstroke Hit you are facing in your dominant hand. improve their
-Step across your body with leg opposite of the hand you are holding performance
the paddle with Content: 1.1, 2.2
-Swing paddle with face of paddle facing the ball, with movement of
the arm ending near the opposite ear, twisting the paddle as you swing.
-Use momentum from body and transfer your weight from your
stepping foot to the other foot that is brought across your body during
the swing.
10 min. Progressions: Describe your implementation of teaching progressions: SWBAT perform the
The class will split into groups of 2 and stand on opposite sides of the forehand with ease while
1. Practice the swing with net. The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the students using the correct form
. the paddle but without performing after the example is complete. The first two progression will and technique. Each
the ball. Focus on the be practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will be practiced for 4 critical element should be
critical elements and minutes. Ensure correct form through demonstration, observation, shown through the
the form feedback. and enthusiasm. students’ performance
2. Same as step #1 but The student should be
introduce the ball understanding their own
3. Introduce a partner on performance and be able
the opposite side of the to explain how to
net to hit and return the improve.
ball. If possible, try to Content: 1.1, 2.2, 5.2
rally, but if you do not
feel comfortable just hit
the ball to your
teammate and do not
return the ball
Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you SWBAT perform a
30 min. Modified Game to Include should be able to hand this to someone to recreate and teach it forehand with correct
Skills/Concepts learned in The game will be played by 2 students on a court designed into 3 movement technique, as
class sections with the middle section being designated for a bounce section. well as introduce other
Name of the Game: Lobster the other 2 sides are where the players stand. The game is played until locomotor skills to win
ball one person scores 5 points. Points are scored if the ball bounces in your the game
Purpose: opponent’s section, if the ball does not bounce in the middle section, or - Lobster Ball -
Focus on form and technique if the ball is not hit with a forehand. Standards-based PE
for hitting a forehand hit. Games for your Gym
Allow decisions to be made for ThePhysicalEducator.com
improvement. Students should
be able to hit and place a
forehand hit to enable a rally
Closure Questions to Check
1 min. for Understanding/Review
Questions based on your
objectives - (Did students
accomplish your objectives):
Class can you show me the
movement for hitting a
forehand?
Explain a movement you did
correctly and one movement
you believe needs more work.
Class can you explain 3 ways
to improve your performance
for next time?
24 Pickleball Paddles Grade Level: 7th Intro/IA/Warm-up: Dynamic Stretches
24 Pickleballs Minutes of instruction: Lesson Focus: Backhand hit
47:30 min Game: The Return Game
Students: 24
GRADE LEVEL 7th
Content Standard 1 (psychomotor): 1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation
in individual and dual physical activities.
Content Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as they
affect participation in physical activity.
CS 1 PM: Measure out of 10 hits, how many can the students perform a backhand hit inside the court while maintaining proper form and
technique.
CS 2 COG: Measure the students’ performance and have them explain 3 key elements when performing the task.
CS 5 AFF: The students should be able to explain 5 ways they like to play and how they can positively affect the team.
extensions, critical elements, (what are you looking for
checks for understanding) the students to be able to
Closure Questions know and do? Specific
(match up with objectives) skills? How will you
know if you need to
move on to the next
progression?)
references used

has your day been so far? Great!
Today we will be learning how
to hit a backhand in pickleball
so that way you can return the
ball and win the game and go
celebrate with some pizza!
5 min. Warm-Up: Describe the Activity: Students should be

Dynamic stretches to warm up The activity will include dynamic warm up stretches, which will stretch the warmed up and confutable
muscles: Side steps, lunges, arm student’s muscles while keep them moving and not in a static motion. The side to perform all of the tasks
circles, leg kicks steps will prepare the hamstrings and quads, which is needed for a strong for the day
backhand. The lunges will stretch out the quads. Arm circles will prepare the
arms for the actions needed for the backhand. Leg kicks will shake out all the
tension and prepare the students for the day.
SWBAT perform the

Critical Elements:
1 min backhand comfortably
-Stand with feet shoulders width apart knees bent.
Lesson Focus: while being able to explain
Backhand -Hold paddle continental grip: grip where paddle is parallel to the the correct steps to a
way you are facing in your dominant hand. backhand hit
-Step across your body with the leg that is on the same side as the Content: 1.4, 2.1
hand you are holding the paddle with.
-The arm should be in a L position across your body with end of the
paddle near the opposite ear, swinging the paddle in a U shape across
your body.
-Use momentum from body and transfer your weight from your
stepping foot to the other foot that is brought across your body during
the swing. SWBAT perform the
backhand while using the
10 min. Progressions: Describe your implementation of teaching progressions: correct form and
The class will split into groups of 2 and stand on opposite sides of the technique. Each critical
1. Practice the swing with net. The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the element should be shown
. the paddle but without students performing after the example is complete. The first two through the students’
the ball. Focus on the progression will be practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will performance
critical elements and the be practiced for 4 minutes. Ensure correct form through The student should be
form. demonstration, observation, feedback. and enthusiasm. understanding their own
2. Same as step #1 but performance and be able to
introduce the ball. explain the basic critical
3. Introduce a partner on elements involved within
the opposite side of the the skill
net to hit and return the Content: 1.4, 2.1, 5.3
ball. If possible, try to
the ball to your
teammate and do not
return the ball. Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you
should be able to hand this to someone to recreate and teach it SWBAT perform a
The game is played on a regular sized court with 4 teams of 6, with 2 backhand with the correct
30 min. Modified Game to Include teams playing each other at a time. The point of the game is to return movement technique, as
Skills/Concepts learned in the ball and not let it bounce twice on your side. All the players stand well as introduce other
class on the back line in a row and are numbered 1-6. The players will then locomotor skills to win the
Name of the Game: The take turn and hit the ball in sequential order. If the ball bounces twice, game.
Return game goes out of bounds, or is hit by the same person twice in a row, or is Students should also
Purpose: returned with any stance other than backhand. The return must be hit encourage their fellow
Focus on form and technique backhand. While waiting for their turn, each student must be jogging students to complete the
for hitting a backhand hit. in place. The game is won after a team has won 10 points. content standard 5.3
Allow decisions to be made for
be able to hit and place a
forehand hit to enable a rally.

1 min. for Understanding/Review
movement for hitting a
backhand?
Explain 3 critical elements used
for the backhand.
Class can you explain 3 ways to
help your teammate improve
their performance for next time?
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24 Pickleball Paddles Grade Level: 7th Intro/IA/Warm-up: Dynamic Drills
24 Pickleballs Minutes of instruction: Lesson Focus: Volley
47:30 min Game: Volley Game
Students: 24
GRADE LEVEL 7th
Content Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller
parts.
Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity.
CS 1 PM: Measure out of 10 hits, how many times can the students perform a volley with proper form and technique.
CS 2 COG: The students should be able to explain why learning the skill in steps is better than learning the whole skill right away.
CS 5 AFF: The students should be able to explain 5 benefits to having a leader on the pickleball court.
extensions, critical elements, (what are you looking
checks for understanding) for the students to be
Closure Questions able to know and do?
(match up with objectives) Specific skills? How will
you know if you need to
move on to the next
progression?)
references used

learning how to hit a volley in
pickleball so that way you rush
the net and put some pressure
on the other team.
Describe the Activity:
5 min. Warm-Up: Each exercise will loosen the body and get the students ready for the workout. Students should be
Dynamic drills: Jogging in place for 1 minute will get the heartrate up and ready for their warmed up and
Jogging in place, arm circles, cardiovascular activities. Arm circles, little to big, to excite the muscles for 1 confutable to perform all
squats, jog backwards, leg minute each. 25 Squats to get the leg muscles warmed up. Jogging backwards for of the tasks for the day
kicks 10 yards 4 times, to localize your balance. 10-yard leg kicks twice to warm up
hamstrings.
1 min Lesson Focus: Critical Elements: SWBAT perform the

Volley -Stand with your feet shoulders width apart, knees bent. volley comfortably while
-Hold paddle continental grip: grip where paddle is parallel to the way being able to explain the
you are facing in your dominant hand. correct steps to a
-Hold the paddle above your waist in front of you to prepare to hit the backhand hit
ball on the left or right side of your body. Content: 1.1
-Forehand: maintain a forehand stance but push the ball away instead of
swinging across your body.
-Backhand: maintain backhand stance, but instead push the ball away
from the body instead of swinging across the body.
SWBAT perform the

volley while using the
correct form and
10 min. Progressions: Describe your implementation of teaching progressions: technique. Each critical
The class will split into groups of 2 and stand on opposite sides of the element should be shown
1. Practice the swing with net. The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the students through the students’
. the paddle but without performing after the example is complete. The first two progression performance, as well as
the ball. Focus on the will be practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will be practiced their understanding as to
critical elements and the for 4 minutes. Ensure correct form through demonstration, observation, why they are performing
form. feedback. and enthusiasm. the skill in steps.
2. Same as step #1 but The student should be
introduce the ball. understanding their own
3. Introduce a partner on performance and be able
the opposite side of the to explain the basic
net to hit and return the critical elements involved
ball. If possible, try to within the skill
rally, but if you do not Content: 1.1, 2.5
the ball to your
teammate and do not
return the ball.
Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you

30 min. Modified Game to Include should be able to hand this to someone to recreate and teach it SWBAT perform a
Skills/Concepts learned in The game will be played by two teams of two players each. On team Volley with the correct
class will stand at the kitchen line, which is the line closest to the net, while movement technique, as
Name of the Game: Volley the other team will stand anywhere on their side of the court. The points well as introduce other
Game will be received only by the volleying team. A point is earned by the locomotor skills to win
Purpose: volleying team if the ball bounces twice or is hit out of bounds. Once the game.
Focus on form and technique the volleying team loses a point by missing a volley or letting the ball Students should also
for hitting a volley as well as bounce on their court, the two teams switch spots as the volleying team attempt to lead their team
placement. Allow decisions to moves back and the other team moves forward. Play until one team Content: 1.1, 5.5
be made for improvement. earns 10 points. Pickleball Net Game
Students should be able to hit Instruction - Dinks and
Volleys - YouTube
and place a volley to continue
the game.
1 min.
for Understanding/Review
movement for hitting a volley?
Explain why it is better to learn
skill sin parts instead of
learning the skill in whole.
Class can you explain 3
benefits of having a leader on
the court when playing
doubles?
GRADE LEVEL 7th
Content Standard 2 (cognitive): 2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
CS 1 PM: Measure out of 10 hits, how many can the students complete a serve inside the designated service are while maintaining proper form
and technique.
CS 2 COG: Measure the students’ performance and have them explain 3 movements they did wrong, as well as 3 movements they performed
correctly.
CS 5 AFF: The students should be able to explain 5 ways they can improve their performance.
24 Pickleball Paddles Grade Level: 7th Intro/IA/Warm-up: Underhand Toss
24 Pickleballs Minutes of instruction: Lesson Focus: Serve
80 cones 47:30 min Game: Serving Bowling
Students: 24

extensions, critical elements, (what are you looking for
checks for understanding) the students to be able to
Closure Questions know and do? Specific
(match up with objectives) skills? How will you
know if you need to
move on to the next
progression?)
references used

learning how to serve in
pickleball so that way you can
start the game.
5 min. Warm-Up: Describe the Activity:

Underhand Toss with partner Each student will be paired with a partner to toss a ball to underhand. The Students should be
students will stand 5 feet apart and back up one step with every completed warmed up and confutable
throw. Once the ball is dropped, they must switch partners. After 5 throws, the to perform all of the tasks
students must stretch their legs, arms, or chest. This is to prepare the students for the day
for the hand eye coordination needed to perform a serve in pickleball
Critical Elements:
1 min Lesson Focus: -Stand with your feet shoulders width apart, knees bent.
Serve -Hold paddle continental grip: grip where paddle is parallel to the SWBAT perform a serve
way you are facing in your dominant hand. comfortably while being
-Step across your body with leg opposite of the hand you are holding able to explain the correct
the paddle with. steps to a backhand hit
-Drop the ball below your waist in front of where you are going to Content: 1.1, 2.1
swing.
-Swing your paddle from low to high with a slight cross of your body.
Describe your implementation of teaching progressions:

The class will split into groups of 2 and stand on opposite sides of the SWBAT perform the serve
10 min. Progressions: net. The teacher will first demonstrate the progression with the while using the correct
students performing after the example is complete. The first two form and technique. Each
1. Practice the swing with progression will be practiced for 3 minutes each while the fourth will critical element should be
. the paddle but without be practiced for 4 minutes. Ensure correct form through shown through the
the ball. Focus on the demonstration, observation, feedback. and enthusiasm. students’ performance
critical elements and the The student should be
form. understanding their own
2. Same as step #1 but performance and be able
introduce the ball. to explain how to improve.
3. Introduce a partner on Content: 1.1, 2.1, 5.2
the opposite side of the
net to hit and return the
ball. If possible, try to
the ball to your
teammate and do not SWBAT perform a serve
return the ball. Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you with the correct movement
should be able to hand this to someone to recreate and teach it technique, as well as
The game will be played on a regular sized pickleball court in which introduce other locomotor
30 min. Modified Game to Include the teams will compete to see who will win the most points by skills to win the game
Skills/Concepts learned in successfully knocking over cones that are placed on the opposing - Serving in Pickleball by
class teams court. There will be 8 teams of 3 each facing off against on Kolter Homes and
another, for a total of 4 games at a time. The court id the same size as
Name of the Game: Serving an actual court and the teams must serve the ball into the adjacent Pickleball Athletics -
Bowling square where there are cones lined up. YouTube
Purpose:
Focus on form and technique for
performing a serve. Allow
decisions to be made for
be able to hit and place a serve
to enable a rally.
1 min. Closure Questions to Check

for Understanding/Review
movement for hitting a serve?
Explain a movement you did
correctly and one movement
you believe needs more work.
Class can you explain 3 ways to
improve your performance for
next time?

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CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL 7th

Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

30 sec. Intro/Explanation of Lesson

Critical Elements: SWBAT perform the

CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL 7th

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

30 sec. Intro/Explanation of Lesson

5 min. Warm-Up: Describe the Activity: Students should be

SWBAT perform the

Closure Questions to Check

CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL 7th

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

30 sec. Intro/Explanation of Lesson

1 min Lesson Focus: Critical Elements: SWBAT perform the

SWBAT perform the

Include Game Rules, Objectives, Groups, and Diagrams – you

CA Physical Education Content Standards Covered:

GRADE LEVEL 7th

Content Standard 5 (affective): 5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.

Main Instructional Objectives (Measurable):

Time Lesson Content Organization/Management/Teaching Hints Assessment

30 sec. Intro/Explanation of Lesson

5 min. Warm-Up: Describe the Activity:

Describe your implementation of teaching progressions:

1 min. Closure Questions to Check

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