KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
Creating space to win a point using a paddle
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through pickleball
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Your learning goal
I can control and accurately direct the ball with my paddle towards space in order to win a point.
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Creating space to win a point using a paddle: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can control and accurately direct the ball with my paddle towards space in order to win a point.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting a forehand shot with control and accuracy allows us to aim for spaces (targets) around the court.
- Move: varying the power of shots and hitting into space moves our opponent around the court helping us to win points.
- Think: controlling our forehand shots increases our accuracy and the likelihood of us winning points.
- Feel: respecting the rules of the game and my opponent even when feeling upset demonstrates self discipline
- Connect: congratulating our opponents when they win a point shows you are being respectful.
Words to know
- opponent
- a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
- game
- an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
- win
- to beat our opponent in a game situation
Common mistakes
Pupils will often move too close to the ball and not give themselves enough room to hit the ball accurately. Pupils will often hit the ball with too much power and a lack of control.
Remind pupils that the ball should be in front and slightly to the side of their body when they make contact with the ball. Pupils should be given time to experiment with the amount of power needed to hit the targets, and encourage a smooth swing.
For parents, carers and teachers
- The feeder may need to move closer to the net to provide an accurate feed. You can use a bigger/alternative ball if pupils are struggling to control their forehand. Use alternatives such as hand, hand paddles, other rackets if pickleball paddles are not available.