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Which subject	Physical education
What topic	pickleball
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Pickleball

Objectives

Understand the basic rules and scoring system of pickleball.
Develop fundamental skills including serving, volleying, and shot placement.
Foster teamwork and communication through cooperative gameplay.
Engage in physical activity and promote lifetime sports.

Materials

Pickleball paddles (20)
Pickleball balls (20)
Portable pickleball nets (2)
Cones for court boundaries
Score sheets
Whistle
First aid kit

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 9

Subject

Physical Education

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson plan aligns with the national curriculum for physical education, focusing on developing motor skills, promoting physical fitness, and encouraging participation in physical activities.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce pickleball, its origins, and popularity. Explain the rules and scoring system.
2	Warm-Up	5	Lead students in dynamic stretching exercises and light jogging to prepare for activity.
3	Skill Demonstration	10	Demonstrate basic skills: serving, volleying, and shot placement. Allow students to practice these skills individually.
4	Mini-Games	5	Organize students into pairs for practice games focusing on serving and volleying.
5	Team Play	5	Divide the class into 4 teams for round-robin style matches while rotating teams. Encourage communication and teamwork.
6	Cool Down & Debrief	5	Lead students in stretching exercises. Facilitate a brief discussion about what they learned, challenges faced, and enjoyment.

Homework

Students are to write a one-page reflection on their experience during the pickleball lesson, including what skills they practiced and what they enjoyed most about the game. Collect the reflections at the start of the next class without requiring any presentations.