Cooperating to build the longest rally
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can maintain a rally using good footwork and a smooth swing.
Key learning points
- Move: a smooth U shaped swing helps with consistency.
- Move: moving your feet to the same position relative to the ball for every shot helps with consistency.
- Think: to build a long rally you need to hit with control and ideally to your partners forehand
- Feel: satisfaction comes from getting better and making progress.
- Connect: working well with others requires sharing of tasks, being kind and willing to compromise.
Keywords
Rally - hitting the ball back and forth over the net
Swing - the shape of the arm action
Partner - the person you are playing with
Common misconception
Pupils often stand behind the ball and hit up at it rather than moving their body to get into a better position.
You need to move your feet quickly to get to the side of the ball to use a smooth U shaped swing on the forehand or backhand and hit through the ball towards the net.
Teacher tip
Regularly mix up the playing partners and work towards courts of a similar level of current ability to maximise enjoyment, to include giving your highest performers the opportunity to work as a coach and hence feed nice consistent balls to others in the group who are struggling to build a rally.
Equipment
1 paddle per pupil; 1 pickleball per pupil ; badminton/tennis nets
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is it called when you hit the ball back and forth over the net?
Q2.How should you grip the paddle?
Q3.What is it called if a right-handed player hits the ball on the left of their body?
Q4.Which is most important if you want to build a long cooperative rally?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What should be a nice smooth U shape for control and consistency?
Q2.What word means working together towards a shared goal?
Q3.Where is it easiest to rally in?
Q4.Where should you stand relative to the ball to increase consistency?
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