PlaySport - activitydetails

		Pickle was a sausage dog (short and long)

Tactical Focus:
Setting up for attack

	A narrow and long court is made using 4 pylons. Either a net is used on a low setting or four pylons can create a net zone in which the ball cannot bounce.
	The players use their pickleball paddles to hit the wiffle ball into their opposition's area so that they cannot return it before two bounces.
	Serves alternate and game is played to 8 points.

	Change the court size according to tactical focus. 'Short and fat' would emphasize width (Pickle was a bulldog)
	Use varied implements or no implement at all. Can play this with throwing and catching.

	Which areas of the court do you want to use in this game? (long and short)
	What are the different types of shots you can do in this game?
	Why is ready position so important in this game?

	A badminton birdie and raquet would slow this game down.
	Make court size suitable for players.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Moderate
Difficult

How would you rate this activity?

1. Poor 2. Fair 3. Good 4. Excellent

Participant Grouping

Groups of 2 (1 vs.1)

Equipment

Paddles: 2
Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): 1
Pylons: 8

Playing Area

Gymnasium


		Life Skills Development
		Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills
		How did you decide what type of shot you were going to hit?
		Did you find it easier or more difficult to make a decision when you had less choice (short and long with no width)?
		When you have some difficult choices to make in your life what can help you to decide what choice to make?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Locomotor
		Running and changing direction quickly
		Preparation: Always make sure you are facing the front of the court. Bend your knees and push off with balls of feet. Use arms to get going.
		Execution: Legs should be springy with most of the weight on the balls of your feet.
		Follow-through: when you stop, spread your feet apart to give stability.