KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
Forehand (underarm shots) using paddles
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through pickleball
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Your learning goal
I can play a forehand shot with control and understand the importance of the ready postiion.
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Forehand (underarm shots) using paddles: 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 play a forehand shot with control and understand the importance of the ready postiion.
Key learning points
- Move: the ready position enables us to move our feet quickly to hit the ball with the paddle on our forehand side.
- Move: holding the paddle with the correct grip will help us to control the forehand shot.
- Think: hitting the ball outside of the court means that we lose a point.
- Feel: accurately keeping score when playing a cooperative rally with our partner demonstrates self discipline.
- Connect: collaborating with our partner and listening to their feedback shows you are respectful.
Words to know
- forehand
- a shot in which the palm of your hand faces the direction in which you are hitting the ball
- paddle
- similar shape to a tennis racket but it is smaller and doesn't have strings
- control
- keeping the ball close to the paddle to help you hit the ball accurately
Common mistakes
Pupils often stand with their paddle down by their side and are not in the ready position. Pupils often wait for the ball to reach them.
Keep repeating the ready positon throghout he lesson. Make sure pupils understand that the ball should only bounce once so they have to run to meet the ball.
For parents, carers and teachers
- If you do not have pickleball balls, you can use an alternative. This lesson can also be taught through short tennis. Use alternatives such as hand, hand paddles, other rackets if pickleball paddles are not available.