8th Grade Pickleball Lesson Plan (Physical Education)

Topic: Pickleball

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain the rules and strategies of pickleball.

Materials

• Pickleball court
• Balls
• Rackets (provided by the school)

Warm-up

• Have students stretch and do some light physical activity to get their bodies ready for the activity.
• Ask students to share what they already know about pickleball. Write their answers on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the sport of pickleball and explain the rules of the game.
• Demonstrate proper stroke technique, including grip, stance, and proper positioning of the body.
• Explain the importance of proper hand and foot positioning.
• Have students practice hitting balls using the proper stroke technique.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into pairs and provide each pair with a set of pickleball paddles and balls.
• Have students take turns practicing hitting balls while the other observes and provides feedback on technique.
• Encourage students to ask questions and actively participate in the learning process.

Independent Practice

• Have students work in pairs to design and build a simple court using the materials provided.
• Provide students with rough plans and basic instructions on how to assemble their courts, and allow them to work at their own pace.
• Encourage students to ask questions and seek assistance as needed.

Closure

• Have students share their finished courts with the class and demonstrate the strategies they learned during the lesson.
• Ask students to reflect on what they learned during the lesson and how they can apply it to their own pickleball games.

Assessment:Observation of students during the guided practice and independent practice activities.

• Evaluation of the finished pickleball courts.
• Written reflection.
• Class participation.