KS2 · Physical education · Year 4
The forehand and backhand in game situations
Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through pickleball
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Your learning goal
I can use good decision making to create space by moving my opponent in order to win a game.
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The forehand and backhand in game situations: 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 use good decision making to create space by moving my opponent in order to win a game.
Key learning points
- Move: hitting the ball into space using both forehand and backhand shots increases our chance of winning a game.
- Move: hitting an accurate forehand or backhand shot moves our opponent creating space for the next shot we play.
- Think: understanding how to beat an opponent helps to improve our decision making regarding our choice of shot in games.
- Feel: resolving disagreements with our opponents and respecting decisions demonstrates a high level of self discipline.
- Connect: striving to win matches by trying our best and listening to feedback shows a high level of respect.
Words to know
- space
- an open area where your opponent isn't standing
- decision
- when you choose what to do or pick between different options
- opponent
- a person or team we are playing against in a game situation
Common mistakes
Pupils may try to hit the ball too hard when playing competitively. Pupils may be dishonest when scoring their own games in the competitions.
Emphasise the importance of playing accurate and controlled shots rather than focusing on hitting the ball hard. Remind pupils of the importance of respect and playing by the rules in competitive situations, and to just focus on trying their best.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Use your most able pupils to show good decision making in a rally. In the 'ladder tournament' and 'Champion of the court' you can group pupils of similar ability to help all experience success. Use alternatives such as hand, hand paddles, other rackets if pickleball paddles are not available.