This unit was created by Meghan Morrison, Marina Boe and myself. We included web-based videos, individual lesson plans, expectations, assessment strategies, drills, adaptaptions and task progressions.
This unit can be easily transformed into a unit for any racquet sport
Example Lesson Plan
Lesson 2
Spatial Awareness and Support
Objectives
C.A.P.S Cognitive: Understand the rules for in and out lines Understand scoring rules Consider their self and partner in space
Affective: Show enthusiasm Listen intently Have fun
Psychomotor: Support partner Adjust to situation with regards to positioning
Social: Work cooperatively Encourage
Main Activities:
Fukihara (10 minutes) Verbal description of game Demonstration of game
Question & Cues: Where do you go after you pass the ball? How many passes per side? How does having a low center of gravity help in this game? Supporting teammate.
Doubles Pickleball (15-20 minutes) Teams of 2 Games scored to 3 points Teams rotate depending on outcome of previous game (Move up if win; down if lose)
Modifications: Pickleball: Games were altered to improve quality of competition by minimizing stronger team's offensive space/increasing weaker team's offensive space Fukihara: Adapted by offering a lighter ball for those who felt the volleyball was too advanced
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