a person or team we are playing against in a game situation

an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules

Aim for spaces around the court

British English CC

Forehand competition: aiming for spaces

Forehand competition: pairs

Warm up

Creating space to win a point using a paddle

Physical education

This unit will develop pupil’s understanding of how to beat an opponent in net based games with a specific focus on pickleball. Pupils will enjoy learning how to create space to win points and develop their competence when using a paddle to pay forehand and backhand shots.

Net and wall games: tactics to overcome an opponent through pickleball

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

What should our eyes focus on when waiting to play our next shot? 

If we stick to the rules and keep accurate scores in a game, what are we showing?

If we hit our forehand with control and accuracy, what are we more likely to do? 

How can you show respect towards your opponent when they play well?

What do we call the person we play against in pickleball?

If we hit a forehand shot with control, what will this improve?

What are we demonstrating when we congratulate our opponents? 

After every shot, what position should we return to? 

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Creating space to win a point using a paddle

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.