Pickleball
Pickleball
Origins
Similar sports
Rules & Regulations
Court
Warm-up
Basic principles
Technical shots
Exercises for control
Trajectories
Safety
Educational Exercises
Ethics
Strategies
C2 - Interact with Others
Communication
Stopwatches Random Draws
Counters Score Keepers
Interactive court
Document created with the collaboration of Mr. Michel Dazé
Pickleball
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Origins
Theories of the Pickleball name
The founders of pickleball
Pioneers in Quebec
Activity on the inventors
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The Pioneers in Quebec
The Faces of Pickleball in Quebec
Marcel Lemieux
The numbers in Quebec
Louise Barette
315,000
more than recreational and competitive players
2007
the Federation has18,000 members in 2025
the couple traveled across Quebec to promote the sport
3x more than in 2022
2011
founding of the Quebec Pickleball Federation
Source: Pickleball Canada
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Educational exercises
game situations
service
exchanges
hits
the levels
service race
conquest of the field
controlled overhead
controlled lob
the two zones
corridors
the nonstop
drive
the two targets
in pairs
the big tour
smash
deep returns
in a quartet
volley shots
the challenge match
mini-match
flying/non-flying
tic-tac-toe
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The Service Race
Consistency of Services
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
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be the first team to succeed 5
services
J1
J1
serve in the service zonecatch the ball (after a bounce) and relay it to their partner
J2
J2
the sequence continues until the first team succeeds 5 services
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
welcome
The Two Zones Challenge
J3
Service Precision
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services
score as many points as possible in 10
J4
J1
J1
serve towards the scoring zone of their choicecatch the ball (after a bounce) and relaunch to pass to who pass to
J2
1 point
2 points
J1
J1
J2
J2
J3
J3
J4
J4
J3
J3
J1
J1
J1
J2
the sequence continues until both teams have completed 10 services, then roles switch
J4
J3
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The Two Targets Challenge
Service Precision
reach one of the two hoops as many times as possible in 10
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services
J1
J2
J1
J1
J1
Serve in the service zoneretrieve the ball and pass it to their partner
J2
J2
the sequence continues up to 10 attempts, then roles switch
J1
J2
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
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Deep returns
controlled returns
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Make returns from the back of the court
J1
J2
J2
J3
throw the ball to make a deep return towards catch the ball and move forward to serve to make a deep return towards
J1
J3
J2
J4
J3
J1
J1
J4
J4
J1
starts with a hand throw, then progresses to a serve (depending on skill level)
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mini-match (services)
precise services, controlled returns
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contextualize the learnings related to the service and the service return
J1
J2
J1
regulation service
perform a
J1
the exchange lasts only 3 shots: shot 1: the serve shot 2: the return shot 3: end of the exchange
J2
J1
J1
J2
J2
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- 1 point if the serve is successful and follows the rules
- 1 point if the opposing team makes a valid return
- 1 point if the third ball is played in
J1
each player makes 3 consecutive serves before passing the serve to the next player
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Level exchanges
Controlled hits
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reach the 3rd level by controlling the depth of the hits
J2
J2
J2
J1
J1
they exchange the ball so that reaches the first level 3 times in a row can step back a level after a successful exchange do the same thing
J2
J1
J1
J2
J2
J1
J2
J2
J2
J1
the sequence continues until one team successfully exchanges in the third level
the 2 step back at the 3 successful exchanges
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contact avec la balle sous la taille
Hallway exchanges
Controlled hits
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J1
J2
Move to the 3rd hallway while controlling the width of the hits
J1
J2
J1
They exchange the ball so it reaches the first hallway 5 times in a row The team can move to the next hallway after a successful exchange
J2
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
The sequence continues until one team successfully exchanges in the third hallway
J1
J2
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Contact with the ball below the waist
duo exchanges
Controlled hits
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achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges on half a court
J1
J2
they exchange the ball and count the successful exchanges the count resets to zero when an exchange is missed
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges by alternating forehands/backhands
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contact with the ball below the waist
Four-way exchanges
Controlled hits
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achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges on the court
J4
J1
J2
send the ball to
J3
J2
J1
quickly go out on the side of the court
J1
J3
J4
enter via the service area
J1
J3
J2
send the ball to
J4
J3
send the ball to
and the sequence restarts
the score resets to zero when a rally is missed
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contact with the ball below the waist
Lob/Non-lob
Controlled Shots
score the highest number of points by alternating between volley and non-volley shots
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J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
hit the ball after a bounce which hits after a bounce move forward and hit the ball volley hit the ball after a good and retreat hit the ball after a bounce and move forward hit volley and hit after a bounce catch and the sequence ends
J1
J2
J1
J1
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
J2
a point is scored after a successful sequence
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Tic-tac-toe
Precision of hits
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succeed in making a tic-tac-toe
J2
J2
J1
send the ball to
J1
J2
J2
J1
aim for a hoop, if successful, drop a pouch into the same hoop
J1
J2
the sequence restarts with
J1
the game ends when the tic-tac-toe is completed
J1
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contact with the ball below the size
Controlled Drop Shot
Controlled Shots
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succeed in hitting the ball in in the non-volley zone
drop shot
short drop shot
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
launch a short ball which hits a drop shot in the non-volley zone, repeat 10x and switch roles
long drop shot
J1
J1
J2
J2
launch a long ball which hits a drop shot in the non-volley zone, repeat 10x and switch roles
players switch the type of drop shot after their sequence
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contact with the ball below the waist
Controlled lob
Controlled shots
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lob
succeed in hitting the ball at the back of the court
J1
J2
launches a short ball which hits a lob over the server catches the ball and moves forward to hit at
J1
J3
J4
J2
J1
J3
J4
the sequence ends after a set time and roles are reversed
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contact with the ball below the waist
Controlled drives
Controlled hits
J3
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drive
Manage to hit a on a straight trajectory just above the net
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J1
J2
Throws the ball to hits a drive who catches and returns to catches and returns to throws the ball to
J4
J2
J2
J4
J4
J1
J2
J3
J1
Players rotate after 10 hits by the same player
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contact with the ball below the waist
The smash
Controlled shots
J2
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smash
synchronize and aim the
J2
J2
J1
J1
Lifts the ball high to hits a smash, leaves the court retrieves the ball and moves to the net to serve and positions to recover the ball after 5 smashes, players switch roles
J1
J3
J2
J1
J3
J2
Add targets on the ground to practice smash accuracy
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contact with the ball below the waist
Volleys
Controlled shots
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Volleys
Maintain a rally
J2
J1
J1
Exchange the ball with the forehand without letting it bounce
Make as many volleys as possible within a set time and change partners
J3
J4
Perform backhand exchanges Perform alternating exchanges (forehand, backhand)
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contact with the ball below the waist
The conquest of the fields
Mini-match
field 6
field 4
field 5
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advance as many fields as possible in 5 minutes
the player who has the ball hits it to start the exchange and the game begins if it is returned by the opposing team
each exchange lasts one minute
losers
winners
the team with the most points advances by one field
the team with the fewest points recedes by one field
the mini-match lasts 5 minutes, after which new players join
field 1
field 2
field 3
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Game Masters
Mini-match
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after 2 wins
if lost
win 2 consecutive games and become the game masters
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J1
J2
the player with the ball hits it towards the opponent
if the opponent hits after a bounce, the game starts
J2
J1
J1
the first team to reach 5 points wins the game and stays on the field
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J1
J2
the losing team is out of the game, a new team joins
J1
J2
after 2 consecutive wins, players are considered the game masters
the game restarts with new teams
J1
J2
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Endless
Mini-match
🎯
ensure continuous play to maintain an active rhythm
J1
J2
the player who has the ball hits it toward the opponent
J2
J1
if the opponent hits after a bounce, the game begins
J1
J1
J2
after a point, the player with the ball quickly restarts the game
J1
J2
a match is played to 11 points
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The Big Tour
Mini-match
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allow all players to hit the ball at least once before starting the scoring
J1
J2
players exchange the ball but cannot score until all players have hit the ball at least once
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
if a fault occurs during the big tour, the serve goes to the same player
J2
J1
J1
start of scoring
if a fault occurs after the big tour, the serve is made by the next player
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The Challenge Match
Mini-match
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play a match adding a challenge to the first team to reach a certain points range
J1
J2
team that reaches 5 points the player who hits must touch the baseline and return to position team that reaches 10 points the 2 players must go touch the baseline after a shot from their team
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
J2
J1
at 5 points
at 10 points
a match is played to 11 points
find other types of challenges
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contact with the ball below the waist
The Fathers of Pickleball
Joel PritchardTHE INSPIRER
Barney McCalumTHE CRAFTSMAN
Bill Bell THE FIRST PARTNER
Inspired by his son, Mr. Pritchard invented the game with a plastic ball, a lowered net, and rudimentary paddles.
Family friend, he joined Mr. Pritchard to develop the initial rules and exchange the first hits.
Skilled neighbor with tools, he improved the game by making better plywood paddles.
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Theories of the name
The true origin of the name
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William G.Morgan
HermannBrandt
British Officer
Harry Gem
Joel Pritchard
MarioDemers
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1873
1874
1965
1971
1987
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William G.Morgan
HermannBrandt
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Harry Gem
Joel Pritchard
MarioDemers
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1873
1874
1965
1971
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BACK
The net is barely lower than that of
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
Tennis
The court is the same size as that of
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
Tennis
The grip and rigidity of the racket resemble
Tennis
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
The shape of the racket resembles
Tennis
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
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The shape of the racket resembles the
The field
13.41 m
Even points (right side)
Odd points (left side)
2.13 m (84")
Service area
Service area
Service area
6.09 m
Odd points (left side)
Even points (right side)
The no-fly zone (NFZ) or the kitchen
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Regulations
Complete Regulations
The service
Line check/call
No-fly zone
ZNV
ZNV
The two-bounce rule
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The service
IMPORTANT
- if the ball lands on the NFZ line, it is a fault
- if the ball lands on the median, outer or back line, it is in play
contact with the ball below the waist
diagonal serve
feet behind the baseline
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📢
first serve of a game is in the even zone (right zone)
announcement made before the server hits the ball
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The scorekeeping
11
point difference to win
number of points in a game
score announcement by the server before serving:
point to the team serving after a winning shot
the score of the serving teamthe score of the opposing team the service number of the server's team
Line call
📢
⏱️
the receiving team judges if the ball is in play
call without delay
in case of doubt, the ball is in play
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No Fly Zone
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No Fly Zone
playing a volley ball in the no fly zone
NFZ
NFZ
welcome
The Two Bounces Rule
Hit 1
Hit 3
Hit 2
Reception (after bounce) + hit
Reception (after bounce) + hit
Service
1 bounce required
1 bounce required
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Basic Principles
Execution
Concentration
Position
Looking Forward
Wearing Glasses
Racket at the front, aimed at the ball
Choose a lightweight racket (ideally about 8 oz)
Racket grip: - continental grip as if shaking someone's hand - do not grip the handle too tightly
Plastic, perforatedOuter → smaller holes Inner → larger holes
Slightly bent knees
The "short" type sole is recommended for grip and support
Feet slightly wider than shoulders
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WARM-UP
wall hits
with racket
without racket
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Without racket
Walkingtiptoes
Skier
Lunge and head rotation
Balance on one foot
Knee bend
Wrist rotation
Heel-toe
The crab
The ladder
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With racket
Forehand(hand in supination)
Backhand(hand in pronation)
Alternation
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On the wall
Forehand
Backhand
Alternating shot
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Control Exercises
EXCHANGES WITHOUT RACKET 3 videos together with the serve catch sequence 1 bounce
Wall Ball
Skill Challenges
Exchanges(without racket)
TO JUGGLE use the same video as in warm-up
Exchanges(with racket)
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Ball against the wall
CONSTRAINTS
the wall is 2 meters from the receiver
the ball must bounce before hitting/catching
without racket
the receiver faces the server
the partner throws the ball against the wall behind the receiver
the receiver turns to catch the ball after the bounce
with racket
facing the wall
solo or in team
compact swing - push the ball away
Address Challenges
VARIANTS
movements
palm facing up
palm facing down
fingers under the racket head
juggling
forehand
backhand shot
alternating shot
Racquetless exchanges
LANCE-ATTRAPE-LANCE
movement-placement-catch
without net
2-3 meters apart
face to face
a bounce before catching
with net
2-3 meters apart
face to face
a bounce before catching
with diagonal net
students on the NFZ line
a bounce before catching
Racket exchanges
short lob
Techniques Shots
SHOT CHOICE
in the air
after a jump or
The drive
The serve
The lob
The soft (drop) shot
The smash
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The service
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
RULES
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Volleyball
AIR VOLLEY - BEFORE THE REBOUND
OBJECTIVES
- take control of the rally
- apply pressure on the opponent
CONSTRAINTS
- forbidden to hit a volley in the non-volley zone
- ball hit in the air
- mandatory bounce after the serve AND the return
The SOFT (DROP) SHOT
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The lob
can be used as a service return
or half lob
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The smash
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The Drive
can be used as a service return
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
trajectories
Short (drop) Shot
Long (drop) Shot
The drive
The lob
The smash
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Safety
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WARM-UP
Gradually activate perform dynamic stretches and progressive exchanges
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THE ENVIRONMENT
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Do not hit the ball if it is too close to your partner
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TO DEFEND A LOB, retrieve the ball from the back of the court, Pivot while looking at it and move in chassé or cross steps
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COMMUNICATION
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SAY ‘‹‹ BALL ››’ IF IT IS GOING TOWARD ANOTHER COURT SO WE STOP PLAYING AND GIVE YOU THE BALL
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Ethics
r e s p oN S A b i l i t Y
manage conflicts
act with dignity
r e s p e c t
be honest
ensure fairness
respect the space and equipment
offer help
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STRATEGIES
OPPONENTS
SHOTS
POSITIONING
Access the quick non-volley line
Vary shots according to the situation
Make move
Hit at the feet
Poaching
Attack a ball from the back of the court
Fix in a corner
Apply pressure
Make the exchange last
The types ofDEFENDERS
Keep opponents away
The typesOF ATTACKERS
Play in the uncertainty zone
Exploit weaknesses
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Move the opponent
WHAT
make the opponent run to force them to hit the ball off-balance
HOW
use shots that cause the opponent to move based on their positioning on the court
examples
- short serve
- long serve then the 3rd shot in the corridors
- vary the shot trajectories in the ZNV
Foot Taps
WHAT
Hitting at the feet makes the ball very difficult to return
HOW
hit straight or downward shots at the opponent's feet
This simple strategy can improve your pickleball doubles game
pin the opponent in a corner
WHAT
force the opponent to make back-and-forth shots between the corner and the target zone
HOW
play multiple balls in a row in the same corner
example
- send a lob into one of the back corners
Apply pressure
WHAT
leave little time for the opponent to position or reposition
HOW
use of straight trajectories ex: brushed or cut driveuse of downward trajectoriesex: in the NVZ or smash
Play quickly
examples
- long serve driven on the opponent's backhand
- hit the opponent's return with a drive
- aim for the center, corridors, or the body of an opponent
Straight or downward trajectories
Keep opponents away
WHAT
keep your opponents trapped at the back of the court
HOW
push the ball to the back of the court avoiding shorter shots that bring your opponents to the NV line
In doubles, this tactic involves using deep and precise shots to pin opponents at the back of the court and thus dominate the exchange
Exploit the opponent
WHAT
use the opponent's weakness to force them to return "gift balls"
HOW
play on the "reverse shoulder", chicken wing, of the opponent, forcing them to return gift balls
for right-handed players, during exchanges in ZNV on the backhand side, it is advantageous to take advantage of a high ball in the attack zone to direct it directly towards the opponent's right shoulder facing you
Attack from the back of the court
WHAT
find strategies to attack even when you are at the back of the court
HOW
return the ball in different ways to make it difficult for opponents to return
examples
- hit with power
- make a drop shot
- hit a passing shot
- hit towards the back of the court
Vary the shots
WHAT
alternate the strokes and vary the targeted zones to move the opponents and test their abilities
HOW
assess your opponents' ability to return the ball - by pushing it to the back of the court and between them (confusion or uncertainty zone) - by directing it towards their backhand side
examples
- use deep serves to avoid an easy attack
- return the ball deep to prevent the rise to the net
- hit on the backhand side or between the two opponents
Make the exchange last
WHAT
take advantage of your physical potential to prolong the exchange
HOW
favor short balls in ZNV, avoid high balls, use patience
CONTROL - PLACEMENT - PATIENCE
Play in the uncertainty zone
WHAT
create a situation where both partners hesitate about who should hit the ball
HOW
hit the ball quickly in the uncertainty zone - which is between the partners
use the drive by playing on the T - at the beginning, middle, and end of the court
Go to the NV line quickly
WHAT
Getting to the non-volée line is the strategy to prioritize in doubles
HOW
quickly position yourself on the NV line to try to gain an advantage over your opponents
if the situation allows, after the 3rd or 5th shot, climb together to the NV line
poaching
WHAT
move quickly to your partner's side to hit the ball in order to surprise the opponent
HOW
make a silent signal to your partner, then hit the ball to their side
✅ communicate📚 study the opponent's position
Types of defenders
The CAUTIOUS defender
📍 weapon: consistency💪 strength: full coverage of the field ♟️ tactic: wear down the opponent 🧠 strategy: rarely takes the initiative, waits for the opponent's mistake
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The OPPORTUNISTIC defender
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📍 weapon: cunning💪 strength: overturn the balance of power ♟️ tactic: active patience 🧠 strategy: smart risk-taking
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Types of Attackers
Attacker PLACER
📍 his weapon : precise placement💪 his strength : moderate ♟️ his tactic : counter-move and feint 🧠 his strategy : outflank his opponent intelligently
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The Aggressive Attacker
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📍weapon : speed💪 strength : maximum acceleration ♟️ tactic : constant pressure 🧠 strategy : seeks to put his opponent in difficulty
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COMMUNICATION
Only in service reception
VERBAL
NON-VERBAL
" me "
" you "
change side
open hand
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" retreat "
maintain position
" out "
fist closed
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feint of change, stay in place
" go (advance) "
open and close
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The interaction skill
What types of strikes are we able to execute? When should we execute such types of strikes? What learned strategies could we try? What methods will we use to communicate?
I PLAN
I am able to return the ball to the other side of the net.I use the right shots depending on the location or positioning of my opponents. I use communication methods during gameplay. I adopt ethical and safe behaviors.
I EXECUTE
What went well or less well in the planning and during the matches?What did I do to try to improve? What safe and ethical behaviors did I adopt? What methods did I use to adjust between the matches?
I REFLECT
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Tennis
Harry Gem and his Spanish friend Augurio Perera experimented with a new version of the game they first called "pelota" and later "lawn rackets." It is probably Harry Gem who invented the "modern tennis" (derived from the French jeu de paume), but it is Walter Clopton Wingfield who became famous because he marketed this sport under the name "sphairistike" on February 23, 1874.
HarryGem
1874
Volleyball
Invented on February 9, 1895 in the United States by a physical education teacher to keep athletes occupied during the winter. It was inspired by basketball, tennis, and especially badminton that the game of "mintonette" was born.
William G.Morgan
1895
By questioning your students, drag the object that represents the sport to the top of the inventor's photo as well as the flag of their country.
For more information, you can click on the inventor's image!
Pickleball
Paddle tennis
OBJECTIVES
- place the ball deep to keep the opponent in the back of the court
OBJECTIVES
- slow down the game to regain control
- force the opponent to move forward
- create a difficult ball to attack
Pickleball
height: 34" to 36"
Tennis
height: 36" to 42"
Badminton
Badminton probably originated in China and Siam (Thailand) about 2000 years ago. According to some sources, British Army officers serving in Poona, India, adopted this ancient game and probably brought it to England in the 1860s.
British officer
1873
Badminton
Badminton probably originated in China and Siam (Thailand) about 2000 years ago. According to some sources, British Army officers serving in Poona, India, adopted this ancient game and probably brought it to England in the 1860s.
British officer
1873
Tennis
Harry Gem and his Spanish friend Augurio Perera experimented with a new version of the game they first called "pelota" and later "lawn rackets." It is probably Harry Gem who invented the "modern tennis" (derived from the French jeu de paume), but it is Walter Clopton Wingfield who became famous because he marketed this sport under the name "sphairistike" on February 23, 1874.
HarryGem
1874
Pickleball
20'
44'
Badminton
20'
44'
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's field, in the direction of the desired trajectory
Official regulations can be adapted to better serve your educational objectives, while considering the age, skills of the students, and their grade level.
PEH Video
Why use the video?
How to promote engagement?
Spark interest and curiosity
Define a listening intention
Pause to interact
Play a video upon students' arrival to introduce a new activity
Ask students to identify specific concepts before viewing
Facilitate understanding
Stop the video to ask questions or allow peer exchanges.
Show a technical gesture or a game strategy to improve mental representation
Guide a physical activity
Make viewing active
Use a video for warm-up, relaxation, or cardio session
Use interactive videos with questions or ask students to annotate elements
Inform and educate
Present concepts about health, the human body, or sports rules
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Side Hit
Prepare the racket before the jump, thigh height
Hit the ball about 30 cm or - above the net
OBJECTIVES
- force the opponent to retreat
- create openings to attack
- change the pace of the game
Pickleball
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum are the inventors of pickleball. They created this sport to entertain their families.
JoelPritchard
1965
Team Positioning
COMMUNICATION
MOVEMENTS
determine in advance the % of the court covered by each
parallel at the same time
transition zone (ZT)
Who takes the ball?
MOVE
towards the ZT
General rule : the right-handed player on the left is responsible for taking balls hit in the center of the court
towards the ZNV
when the opponent is in attacking position
after a deep service return or if the ball falls into the opponent's ZNV
Pickleball
Ping pong
OBJECTIVES
- provoke an error in the opponent
- create an attack shot
- send a more difficult ball to return
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Face or side view
Arm extended - moderate swing
Contact point at hip height
Lift the ball above the opponent
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point announced before the server hits the ball
📢
first serve of a game is in the even zone (right side)
☝️
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
The 3 Types of Execution
(FULL drive)
to serve, return the serve, and the drive
HITTHE BALL
LIFTTHE BALL
(compact drive)
to slow down the game or to destabilize the opponent
REPEL THE BALL
(compact drive)
to leave opponents at the back of the court
The compact drive is a movement with little/no backward amplitude. It is better to prioritize accuracy by hitting with control rather than seeking power and risking sending the ball into the net or out of bounds.
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Bent knees
Arm movement from bottom to top
Point of contact in front of the body
- After a serve, the receiver must wait for the rebound before hitting the ball
- The second rebound is the one from the ball returned by the opponent
- The server must also wait for the rebound before hitting it
- After these two hits, players can hit the ball volley or after a bounce
For the teaching staff
This interactive template aims to support your teaching by providing quick access to relevant information about pickleball. It can be used to promote understanding of various concepts, teach cultural elements, or facilitate classroom management. When well utilized, these resources will help your students learn better. Before starting, make sure you thoroughly understand the document and adapt your teaching based on your students' level of expertise.
Note: Regulations can be adapted to better serve your educational objectives, while considering students' age, skills, and academic level.
Given the activity's nature, the skillC2 - TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN DIFFERENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTINGS should be emphasized. Students could discuss techniques and strategies learned to mobilize them effectively during gameplay against an opposing team, then reflect on the results obtained. They could also cooperate with another team to structure a planned exchange according to constraints set by the teacher (duration, types of hits, court exploitation, etc.). Be creative!
Coherent planning
Efficient execution
Back relevant reflective
Note: Technical shots should be taught, not evaluated in isolation, in connection with COMPETENCY 1, as they represent skills that serve COMPETENCY 2 which students will need to mobilize during gameplay.
If you wish to record the C1 -TO PERFORM MOVEMENT SKILLS IN DIFFERENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTINGS skill, the goal is not to evaluate technical shots in isolation, but to guide students through a complete process: planning, execution, and reflection on their approach.For example, students could individually design, according to your instructions, a sequence involving movement, ball manipulation with the racket, and a series of exchanges against the wall with different types of hits, at varying distances, with bounce or volley. Be imaginative!
Coherent planning
Back relevant reflective
Efficient execution
Volleyball
Invented on February 9, 1895 in the United States by a physical education teacher to keep athletes occupied during the winter. It was inspired by basketball, tennis, and especially badminton that the game of "mintonette" was born.
William G.Morgan
1895
Kinball
This sport was invented in Quebec by Mario Demers in the mid-1980s. This physical education teacher wanted to create a sports activity emphasizing collaboration.
MarioDemers
1987
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For more information, you can click on the inventor's image!
The concentration
The importance of patience
- long exchanges are generally "lost" on errors
- errors can be avoided by being more patient
and trust
👍
💬
💪
😁
positive attitude
communicate and encourage
recognize one's strengths and limits
play in the fun
Professional experiences
- Retired teacher in Physical Education at elementary level
- MELS collaborator – PFEQ and Skill Level Scales at elementary level
- Course instructor – University of Montreal & UQAM
- Internship supervisor 1 UQAM & internship 3 UQTR
- PNCE Coach – PCO – Level II
Pickleball coach for various clientele
animations
- Present the PFEQ in various CSS
- Present workshops at different FEEPEQ Congresses
- Teacher training in Physical Education on teaching pickleball related to PFEQ
Michel Dazé
Collaboration with RÉCIT - Physical Education
- Development of the application on jump rope learning - (Joël Bouthillette)
- Pedagogical approach in Physical Education (Handball) - (Joël Bouthillette)
- Development of the application on learning Pickleball (Joël Bouthillette and Audrey Malin)
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
service on the fly or after a bounce
Feet in "V" behind the line
Slightly bent knees
Point of contact in front of the body
Racket directed towards the opposite shoulder
OBJECTIVES
- Return the ball into the opponent's court, with force
- end the rally
Kinball
This sport was invented in Quebec by Mario Demers in the mid-1980s. This physical education teacher wanted to create a sports activity emphasizing collaboration.
MarioDemers
1987
The origin of the name ‹‹Pickleball›› is sometimes attributed to rowing. Joan Pritchard, one of the co-founders, reportedly compared this new sport to a ‹‹pickle boat›› in rowing: a boat made up of rowers chosen from different crews, a mixture, just like Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong
According to some sources, the name of this sport was chosen in honor of the Pritchard family's dog
PICKLES
According to Peggy, Joël Pritchard's daughter, the term is derived from rowing, and all legends claiming that the name is derived from the dog are false because there was no dog in the family until two years after the game was created.
It is the dog that supposedly borrowed the name from the sport because it constantly retrieved the ball from the bushes.
Pickleball
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum are the inventors of pickleball. They created this sport to entertain their families.
JoelPritchard
1965
Tchoukball
The inventor, Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt, explains the virtues of this non-violent team game on Avant-première sportive in 1971. Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds on October 6, 1897.
HermannBrandt
1971
Tchoukball
The inventor, Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt, explains the virtues of this non-violent team game on the microphone of Sports Preview in 1971. Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds on October 6, 1897.
HermannBrandt
1971
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Side hit
- provoke an error in the opponent
- create an attack shot
- send a ball harder to return
Prepare the racket before the jump, thigh height
Hit the ball about 30 cm or - above the net
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's side, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Bent knees
- slow down the game to regain control
- force the opponent to move forward
- create a difficult ball to attack
Arm movement from bottom to top
Contact point in front of the body
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's court, in the direction of the desired trajectory
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of your strength
Continue the movement towards the opponent's side, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
- return the ball into the opponent's court, with force
- end the exchange
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's court, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Face or Side
- force the opponent to retreat
- create openings to attack
- change the rhythm of the game
Extended arms - moderate momentum
Contact point at waist height
Lift the ball above the opponent
feet behind the baseline
serving diagonally
contact with the ball below the waist
AIR STRIKE - BEFORE THE REBOUND
OBJECTIVES
- take control of the exchange
- apply pressure on the opponent
CONSTRAINTS
- forbidden to hit a volley in the non-volley zone
- ball hit in the air
- mandatory bounce after the serve AND the return
For the teaching staff
Educational exercises can be:
- adapted according to your environment;
- done in the form of individual challenges;
- performed by facing another team or the entire group;
- accompanied by time constraints.
Be imaginative and inclusive!
Explanations, images, and videos will help your students understand better!
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Pickleball
Pickleball
Origins
Similar sports
Rules & Regulations
Court
Warm-up
Basic principles
Technical shots
Exercises for control
Trajectories
Safety
Educational Exercises
Ethics
Strategies
C2 - Interact with Others
Communication
Stopwatches Random Draws
Counters Score Keepers
Interactive court
Document created with the collaboration of Mr. Michel Dazé
Pickleball
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Origins
Theories of the Pickleball name
The founders of pickleball
Pioneers in Quebec
Activity on the inventors
Home
The Pioneers in Quebec
The Faces of Pickleball in Quebec
Marcel Lemieux
The numbers in Quebec
Louise Barette
315,000
more than recreational and competitive players
2007
the Federation has18,000 members in 2025
the couple traveled across Quebec to promote the sport
3x more than in 2022
2011
founding of the Quebec Pickleball Federation
Source: Pickleball Canada
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Educational exercises
game situations
service
exchanges
hits
the levels
service race
conquest of the field
controlled overhead
controlled lob
the two zones
corridors
the nonstop
drive
the two targets
in pairs
the big tour
smash
deep returns
in a quartet
volley shots
the challenge match
mini-match
flying/non-flying
tic-tac-toe
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The Service Race
Consistency of Services
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
🎯
be the first team to succeed 5
services
J1
J1
serve in the service zonecatch the ball (after a bounce) and relay it to their partner
J2
J2
the sequence continues until the first team succeeds 5 services
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
welcome
The Two Zones Challenge
J3
Service Precision
🎯
services
score as many points as possible in 10
J4
J1
J1
serve towards the scoring zone of their choicecatch the ball (after a bounce) and relaunch to pass to who pass to
J2
1 point
2 points
J1
J1
J2
J2
J3
J3
J4
J4
J3
J3
J1
J1
J1
J2
the sequence continues until both teams have completed 10 services, then roles switch
J4
J3
welcome
The Two Targets Challenge
Service Precision
reach one of the two hoops as many times as possible in 10
🎯
services
J1
J2
J1
J1
J1
Serve in the service zoneretrieve the ball and pass it to their partner
J2
J2
the sequence continues up to 10 attempts, then roles switch
J1
J2
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
Home
Deep returns
controlled returns
🎯
Make returns from the back of the court
J1
J2
J2
J3
throw the ball to make a deep return towards catch the ball and move forward to serve to make a deep return towards
J1
J3
J2
J4
J3
J1
J1
J4
J4
J1
starts with a hand throw, then progresses to a serve (depending on skill level)
Home
mini-match (services)
precise services, controlled returns
🎯
contextualize the learnings related to the service and the service return
J1
J2
J1
regulation service
perform a
J1
the exchange lasts only 3 shots: shot 1: the serve shot 2: the return shot 3: end of the exchange
J2
J1
J1
J2
J2
🏆
J1
each player makes 3 consecutive serves before passing the serve to the next player
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Level exchanges
Controlled hits
🎯
reach the 3rd level by controlling the depth of the hits
J2
J2
J2
J1
J1
they exchange the ball so that reaches the first level 3 times in a row can step back a level after a successful exchange do the same thing
J2
J1
J1
J2
J2
J1
J2
J2
J2
J1
the sequence continues until one team successfully exchanges in the third level
the 2 step back at the 3 successful exchanges
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contact avec la balle sous la taille
Hallway exchanges
Controlled hits
🎯
J1
J2
Move to the 3rd hallway while controlling the width of the hits
J1
J2
J1
They exchange the ball so it reaches the first hallway 5 times in a row The team can move to the next hallway after a successful exchange
J2
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
The sequence continues until one team successfully exchanges in the third hallway
J1
J2
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Contact with the ball below the waist
duo exchanges
Controlled hits
🎯
achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges on half a court
J1
J2
they exchange the ball and count the successful exchanges the count resets to zero when an exchange is missed
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges by alternating forehands/backhands
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contact with the ball below the waist
Four-way exchanges
Controlled hits
🎯
achieve the highest number of consecutive exchanges on the court
J4
J1
J2
send the ball to
J3
J2
J1
quickly go out on the side of the court
J1
J3
J4
enter via the service area
J1
J3
J2
send the ball to
J4
J3
send the ball to
and the sequence restarts
the score resets to zero when a rally is missed
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contact with the ball below the waist
Lob/Non-lob
Controlled Shots
score the highest number of points by alternating between volley and non-volley shots
🎯
J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
hit the ball after a bounce which hits after a bounce move forward and hit the ball volley hit the ball after a good and retreat hit the ball after a bounce and move forward hit volley and hit after a bounce catch and the sequence ends
J1
J2
J1
J1
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
J2
J1
J2
a point is scored after a successful sequence
Home
Tic-tac-toe
Precision of hits
🎯
succeed in making a tic-tac-toe
J2
J2
J1
send the ball to
J1
J2
J2
J1
aim for a hoop, if successful, drop a pouch into the same hoop
J1
J2
the sequence restarts with
J1
the game ends when the tic-tac-toe is completed
J1
welcome
contact with the ball below the size
Controlled Drop Shot
Controlled Shots
🎯
succeed in hitting the ball in in the non-volley zone
drop shot
short drop shot
J1
J1
J2
J1
J2
launch a short ball which hits a drop shot in the non-volley zone, repeat 10x and switch roles
long drop shot
J1
J1
J2
J2
launch a long ball which hits a drop shot in the non-volley zone, repeat 10x and switch roles
players switch the type of drop shot after their sequence
home
contact with the ball below the waist
Controlled lob
Controlled shots
🎯
lob
succeed in hitting the ball at the back of the court
J1
J2
launches a short ball which hits a lob over the server catches the ball and moves forward to hit at
J1
J3
J4
J2
J1
J3
J4
the sequence ends after a set time and roles are reversed
home
contact with the ball below the waist
Controlled drives
Controlled hits
J3
🎯
drive
Manage to hit a on a straight trajectory just above the net
J1
J1
J2
Throws the ball to hits a drive who catches and returns to catches and returns to throws the ball to
J4
J2
J2
J4
J4
J1
J2
J3
J1
Players rotate after 10 hits by the same player
Home
contact with the ball below the waist
The smash
Controlled shots
J2
🎯
smash
synchronize and aim the
J2
J2
J1
J1
Lifts the ball high to hits a smash, leaves the court retrieves the ball and moves to the net to serve and positions to recover the ball after 5 smashes, players switch roles
J1
J3
J2
J1
J3
J2
Add targets on the ground to practice smash accuracy
Home
contact with the ball below the waist
Volleys
Controlled shots
🎯
Volleys
Maintain a rally
J2
J1
J1
Exchange the ball with the forehand without letting it bounce
Make as many volleys as possible within a set time and change partners
J3
J4
Perform backhand exchanges Perform alternating exchanges (forehand, backhand)
Home
contact with the ball below the waist
The conquest of the fields
Mini-match
field 6
field 4
field 5
🎯
advance as many fields as possible in 5 minutes
the player who has the ball hits it to start the exchange and the game begins if it is returned by the opposing team
each exchange lasts one minute
losers
winners
the team with the most points advances by one field
the team with the fewest points recedes by one field
the mini-match lasts 5 minutes, after which new players join
field 1
field 2
field 3
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Game Masters
Mini-match
🎯
after 2 wins
if lost
win 2 consecutive games and become the game masters
👑
J1
J2
the player with the ball hits it towards the opponent
if the opponent hits after a bounce, the game starts
J2
J1
J1
the first team to reach 5 points wins the game and stays on the field
👑
J1
J2
the losing team is out of the game, a new team joins
J1
J2
after 2 consecutive wins, players are considered the game masters
the game restarts with new teams
J1
J2
Home
Endless
Mini-match
🎯
ensure continuous play to maintain an active rhythm
J1
J2
the player who has the ball hits it toward the opponent
J2
J1
if the opponent hits after a bounce, the game begins
J1
J1
J2
after a point, the player with the ball quickly restarts the game
J1
J2
a match is played to 11 points
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The Big Tour
Mini-match
🎯
allow all players to hit the ball at least once before starting the scoring
J1
J2
players exchange the ball but cannot score until all players have hit the ball at least once
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
if a fault occurs during the big tour, the serve goes to the same player
J2
J1
J1
start of scoring
if a fault occurs after the big tour, the serve is made by the next player
Home
The Challenge Match
Mini-match
🎯
play a match adding a challenge to the first team to reach a certain points range
J1
J2
team that reaches 5 points the player who hits must touch the baseline and return to position team that reaches 10 points the 2 players must go touch the baseline after a shot from their team
J2
J1
J1
J1
J2
J2
J1
at 5 points
at 10 points
a match is played to 11 points
find other types of challenges
Home
contact with the ball below the waist
The Fathers of Pickleball
Joel PritchardTHE INSPIRER
Barney McCalumTHE CRAFTSMAN
Bill Bell THE FIRST PARTNER
Inspired by his son, Mr. Pritchard invented the game with a plastic ball, a lowered net, and rudimentary paddles.
Family friend, he joined Mr. Pritchard to develop the initial rules and exchange the first hits.
Skilled neighbor with tools, he improved the game by making better plywood paddles.
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Theories of the name
The true origin of the name
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Country
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William G.Morgan
HermannBrandt
British Officer
Harry Gem
Joel Pritchard
MarioDemers
1895
1873
1874
1965
1971
1987
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William G.Morgan
HermannBrandt
OfficerBritish
Harry Gem
Joel Pritchard
MarioDemers
1895
1873
1874
1965
1971
1987
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Similar Sports
BACK
The net is barely lower than that of
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
Tennis
The court is the same size as that of
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
Tennis
The grip and rigidity of the racket resemble
Tennis
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
The shape of the racket resembles
Tennis
Ping pong
Badminton
Paddle tennis
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The shape of the racket resembles the
The field
13.41 m
Even points (right side)
Odd points (left side)
2.13 m (84")
Service area
Service area
Service area
6.09 m
Odd points (left side)
Even points (right side)
The no-fly zone (NFZ) or the kitchen
welcome
Regulations
Complete Regulations
The service
Line check/call
No-fly zone
ZNV
ZNV
The two-bounce rule
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The service
IMPORTANT
contact with the ball below the waist
diagonal serve
feet behind the baseline
☝️
📢
first serve of a game is in the even zone (right zone)
announcement made before the server hits the ball
home
The scorekeeping
11
point difference to win
number of points in a game
score announcement by the server before serving:
point to the team serving after a winning shot
the score of the serving teamthe score of the opposing team the service number of the server's team
Line call
📢
⏱️
the receiving team judges if the ball is in play
call without delay
in case of doubt, the ball is in play
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No Fly Zone
🚫
No Fly Zone
playing a volley ball in the no fly zone
NFZ
NFZ
welcome
The Two Bounces Rule
Hit 1
Hit 3
Hit 2
Reception (after bounce) + hit
Reception (after bounce) + hit
Service
1 bounce required
1 bounce required
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Basic Principles
Execution
Concentration
Position
Looking Forward
Wearing Glasses
Racket at the front, aimed at the ball
Choose a lightweight racket (ideally about 8 oz)
Racket grip: - continental grip as if shaking someone's hand - do not grip the handle too tightly
Plastic, perforatedOuter → smaller holes Inner → larger holes
Slightly bent knees
The "short" type sole is recommended for grip and support
Feet slightly wider than shoulders
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WARM-UP
wall hits
with racket
without racket
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Without racket
Walkingtiptoes
Skier
Lunge and head rotation
Balance on one foot
Knee bend
Wrist rotation
Heel-toe
The crab
The ladder
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With racket
Forehand(hand in supination)
Backhand(hand in pronation)
Alternation
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On the wall
Forehand
Backhand
Alternating shot
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Control Exercises
EXCHANGES WITHOUT RACKET 3 videos together with the serve catch sequence 1 bounce
Wall Ball
Skill Challenges
Exchanges(without racket)
TO JUGGLE use the same video as in warm-up
Exchanges(with racket)
Home
Ball against the wall
CONSTRAINTS
the wall is 2 meters from the receiver
the ball must bounce before hitting/catching
without racket
the receiver faces the server
the partner throws the ball against the wall behind the receiver
the receiver turns to catch the ball after the bounce
with racket
facing the wall
solo or in team
compact swing - push the ball away
Address Challenges
VARIANTS
movements
palm facing up
palm facing down
fingers under the racket head
juggling
forehand
backhand shot
alternating shot
Racquetless exchanges
LANCE-ATTRAPE-LANCE
movement-placement-catch
without net
2-3 meters apart
face to face
a bounce before catching
with net
2-3 meters apart
face to face
a bounce before catching
with diagonal net
students on the NFZ line
a bounce before catching
Racket exchanges
short lob
Techniques Shots
SHOT CHOICE
in the air
after a jump or
The drive
The serve
The lob
The soft (drop) shot
The smash
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The service
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
RULES
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Volleyball
AIR VOLLEY - BEFORE THE REBOUND
OBJECTIVES
CONSTRAINTS
The SOFT (DROP) SHOT
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The lob
can be used as a service return
or half lob
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The smash
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
The Drive
can be used as a service return
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
trajectories
Short (drop) Shot
Long (drop) Shot
The drive
The lob
The smash
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Safety
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Protective glasses
CLOTHING
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WARM-UP
Gradually activate perform dynamic stretches and progressive exchanges
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THE ENVIRONMENT
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TO DEFEND A LOB, retrieve the ball from the back of the court, Pivot while looking at it and move in chassé or cross steps
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COMMUNICATION
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SAY ‘‹‹ BALL ››’ IF IT IS GOING TOWARD ANOTHER COURT SO WE STOP PLAYING AND GIVE YOU THE BALL
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Ethics
r e s p oN S A b i l i t Y
manage conflicts
act with dignity
r e s p e c t
be honest
ensure fairness
respect the space and equipment
offer help
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STRATEGIES
OPPONENTS
SHOTS
POSITIONING
Access the quick non-volley line
Vary shots according to the situation
Make move
Hit at the feet
Poaching
Attack a ball from the back of the court
Fix in a corner
Apply pressure
Make the exchange last
The types ofDEFENDERS
Keep opponents away
The typesOF ATTACKERS
Play in the uncertainty zone
Exploit weaknesses
home
Move the opponent
WHAT
make the opponent run to force them to hit the ball off-balance
HOW
use shots that cause the opponent to move based on their positioning on the court
examples
Foot Taps
WHAT
Hitting at the feet makes the ball very difficult to return
HOW
hit straight or downward shots at the opponent's feet
This simple strategy can improve your pickleball doubles game
pin the opponent in a corner
WHAT
force the opponent to make back-and-forth shots between the corner and the target zone
HOW
play multiple balls in a row in the same corner
example
Apply pressure
WHAT
leave little time for the opponent to position or reposition
HOW
use of straight trajectories ex: brushed or cut driveuse of downward trajectoriesex: in the NVZ or smash
Play quickly
examples
Straight or downward trajectories
Keep opponents away
WHAT
keep your opponents trapped at the back of the court
HOW
push the ball to the back of the court avoiding shorter shots that bring your opponents to the NV line
In doubles, this tactic involves using deep and precise shots to pin opponents at the back of the court and thus dominate the exchange
Exploit the opponent
WHAT
use the opponent's weakness to force them to return "gift balls"
HOW
play on the "reverse shoulder", chicken wing, of the opponent, forcing them to return gift balls
for right-handed players, during exchanges in ZNV on the backhand side, it is advantageous to take advantage of a high ball in the attack zone to direct it directly towards the opponent's right shoulder facing you
Attack from the back of the court
WHAT
find strategies to attack even when you are at the back of the court
HOW
return the ball in different ways to make it difficult for opponents to return
examples
Vary the shots
WHAT
alternate the strokes and vary the targeted zones to move the opponents and test their abilities
HOW
assess your opponents' ability to return the ball - by pushing it to the back of the court and between them (confusion or uncertainty zone) - by directing it towards their backhand side
examples
Make the exchange last
WHAT
take advantage of your physical potential to prolong the exchange
HOW
favor short balls in ZNV, avoid high balls, use patience
CONTROL - PLACEMENT - PATIENCE
Play in the uncertainty zone
WHAT
create a situation where both partners hesitate about who should hit the ball
HOW
hit the ball quickly in the uncertainty zone - which is between the partners
use the drive by playing on the T - at the beginning, middle, and end of the court
Go to the NV line quickly
WHAT
Getting to the non-volée line is the strategy to prioritize in doubles
HOW
quickly position yourself on the NV line to try to gain an advantage over your opponents
if the situation allows, after the 3rd or 5th shot, climb together to the NV line
poaching
WHAT
move quickly to your partner's side to hit the ball in order to surprise the opponent
HOW
make a silent signal to your partner, then hit the ball to their side
✅ communicate📚 study the opponent's position
Types of defenders
The CAUTIOUS defender
📍 weapon: consistency💪 strength: full coverage of the field ♟️ tactic: wear down the opponent 🧠 strategy: rarely takes the initiative, waits for the opponent's mistake
🛡️
The OPPORTUNISTIC defender
🦊
📍 weapon: cunning💪 strength: overturn the balance of power ♟️ tactic: active patience 🧠 strategy: smart risk-taking
questionnaire
Types of Attackers
Attacker PLACER
📍 his weapon : precise placement💪 his strength : moderate ♟️ his tactic : counter-move and feint 🧠 his strategy : outflank his opponent intelligently
🏹
The Aggressive Attacker
⚡️
📍weapon : speed💪 strength : maximum acceleration ♟️ tactic : constant pressure 🧠 strategy : seeks to put his opponent in difficulty
questionnaire
COMMUNICATION
Only in service reception
VERBAL
NON-VERBAL
" me "
" you "
change side
open hand
👊
" retreat "
maintain position
" out "
fist closed
👊
feint of change, stay in place
" go (advance) "
open and close
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The interaction skill
What types of strikes are we able to execute? When should we execute such types of strikes? What learned strategies could we try? What methods will we use to communicate?
I PLAN
I am able to return the ball to the other side of the net.I use the right shots depending on the location or positioning of my opponents. I use communication methods during gameplay. I adopt ethical and safe behaviors.
I EXECUTE
What went well or less well in the planning and during the matches?What did I do to try to improve? What safe and ethical behaviors did I adopt? What methods did I use to adjust between the matches?
I REFLECT
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Tennis
Harry Gem and his Spanish friend Augurio Perera experimented with a new version of the game they first called "pelota" and later "lawn rackets." It is probably Harry Gem who invented the "modern tennis" (derived from the French jeu de paume), but it is Walter Clopton Wingfield who became famous because he marketed this sport under the name "sphairistike" on February 23, 1874.
HarryGem
1874
Volleyball
Invented on February 9, 1895 in the United States by a physical education teacher to keep athletes occupied during the winter. It was inspired by basketball, tennis, and especially badminton that the game of "mintonette" was born.
William G.Morgan
1895
By questioning your students, drag the object that represents the sport to the top of the inventor's photo as well as the flag of their country.
For more information, you can click on the inventor's image!
Pickleball
Paddle tennis
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
Pickleball
height: 34" to 36"
Tennis
height: 36" to 42"
Badminton
Badminton probably originated in China and Siam (Thailand) about 2000 years ago. According to some sources, British Army officers serving in Poona, India, adopted this ancient game and probably brought it to England in the 1860s.
British officer
1873
Badminton
Badminton probably originated in China and Siam (Thailand) about 2000 years ago. According to some sources, British Army officers serving in Poona, India, adopted this ancient game and probably brought it to England in the 1860s.
British officer
1873
Tennis
Harry Gem and his Spanish friend Augurio Perera experimented with a new version of the game they first called "pelota" and later "lawn rackets." It is probably Harry Gem who invented the "modern tennis" (derived from the French jeu de paume), but it is Walter Clopton Wingfield who became famous because he marketed this sport under the name "sphairistike" on February 23, 1874.
HarryGem
1874
Pickleball
20'
44'
Badminton
20'
44'
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's field, in the direction of the desired trajectory
Official regulations can be adapted to better serve your educational objectives, while considering the age, skills of the students, and their grade level.
PEH Video
Why use the video?
How to promote engagement?
Spark interest and curiosity
Define a listening intention
Pause to interact
Play a video upon students' arrival to introduce a new activity
Ask students to identify specific concepts before viewing
Facilitate understanding
Stop the video to ask questions or allow peer exchanges.
Show a technical gesture or a game strategy to improve mental representation
Guide a physical activity
Make viewing active
Use a video for warm-up, relaxation, or cardio session
Use interactive videos with questions or ask students to annotate elements
Inform and educate
Present concepts about health, the human body, or sports rules
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Side Hit
Prepare the racket before the jump, thigh height
Hit the ball about 30 cm or - above the net
OBJECTIVES
Pickleball
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum are the inventors of pickleball. They created this sport to entertain their families.
JoelPritchard
1965
Team Positioning
COMMUNICATION
MOVEMENTS
determine in advance the % of the court covered by each
parallel at the same time
transition zone (ZT)
Who takes the ball?
MOVE
towards the ZT
General rule : the right-handed player on the left is responsible for taking balls hit in the center of the court
towards the ZNV
when the opponent is in attacking position
after a deep service return or if the ball falls into the opponent's ZNV
Pickleball
Ping pong
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Face or side view
Arm extended - moderate swing
Contact point at hip height
Lift the ball above the opponent
By questioning your students, drag the object that represents the sport to the top of the inventor's photo as well as the flag of their country.
For more information, you can click on the inventor's image!
point announced before the server hits the ball
📢
first serve of a game is in the even zone (right side)
☝️
feet behind the baseline
diagonal serve
contact with the ball below the waist
The 3 Types of Execution
(FULL drive)
to serve, return the serve, and the drive
HITTHE BALL
LIFTTHE BALL
(compact drive)
to slow down the game or to destabilize the opponent
REPEL THE BALL
(compact drive)
to leave opponents at the back of the court
The compact drive is a movement with little/no backward amplitude. It is better to prioritize accuracy by hitting with control rather than seeking power and risking sending the ball into the net or out of bounds.
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Bent knees
Arm movement from bottom to top
Point of contact in front of the body
For the teaching staff
This interactive template aims to support your teaching by providing quick access to relevant information about pickleball. It can be used to promote understanding of various concepts, teach cultural elements, or facilitate classroom management. When well utilized, these resources will help your students learn better. Before starting, make sure you thoroughly understand the document and adapt your teaching based on your students' level of expertise.
Note: Regulations can be adapted to better serve your educational objectives, while considering students' age, skills, and academic level.
Given the activity's nature, the skillC2 - TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN DIFFERENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTINGS should be emphasized. Students could discuss techniques and strategies learned to mobilize them effectively during gameplay against an opposing team, then reflect on the results obtained. They could also cooperate with another team to structure a planned exchange according to constraints set by the teacher (duration, types of hits, court exploitation, etc.). Be creative!
Coherent planning
Efficient execution
Back relevant reflective
Note: Technical shots should be taught, not evaluated in isolation, in connection with COMPETENCY 1, as they represent skills that serve COMPETENCY 2 which students will need to mobilize during gameplay.
If you wish to record the C1 -TO PERFORM MOVEMENT SKILLS IN DIFFERENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTINGS skill, the goal is not to evaluate technical shots in isolation, but to guide students through a complete process: planning, execution, and reflection on their approach.For example, students could individually design, according to your instructions, a sequence involving movement, ball manipulation with the racket, and a series of exchanges against the wall with different types of hits, at varying distances, with bounce or volley. Be imaginative!
Coherent planning
Back relevant reflective
Efficient execution
Volleyball
Invented on February 9, 1895 in the United States by a physical education teacher to keep athletes occupied during the winter. It was inspired by basketball, tennis, and especially badminton that the game of "mintonette" was born.
William G.Morgan
1895
Kinball
This sport was invented in Quebec by Mario Demers in the mid-1980s. This physical education teacher wanted to create a sports activity emphasizing collaboration.
MarioDemers
1987
By questioning your students, drag the object that represents the sport to the top of the inventor's photo as well as the flag of their country.
For more information, you can click on the inventor's image!
The concentration
The importance of patience
and trust
👍
💬
💪
😁
positive attitude
communicate and encourage
recognize one's strengths and limits
play in the fun
Professional experiences
animations
Michel Dazé
Collaboration with RÉCIT - Physical Education
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
service on the fly or after a bounce
Feet in "V" behind the line
Slightly bent knees
Point of contact in front of the body
Racket directed towards the opposite shoulder
OBJECTIVES
Kinball
This sport was invented in Quebec by Mario Demers in the mid-1980s. This physical education teacher wanted to create a sports activity emphasizing collaboration.
MarioDemers
1987
The origin of the name ‹‹Pickleball›› is sometimes attributed to rowing. Joan Pritchard, one of the co-founders, reportedly compared this new sport to a ‹‹pickle boat›› in rowing: a boat made up of rowers chosen from different crews, a mixture, just like Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong
According to some sources, the name of this sport was chosen in honor of the Pritchard family's dog
PICKLES
According to Peggy, Joël Pritchard's daughter, the term is derived from rowing, and all legends claiming that the name is derived from the dog are false because there was no dog in the family until two years after the game was created. It is the dog that supposedly borrowed the name from the sport because it constantly retrieved the ball from the bushes.
Pickleball
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum are the inventors of pickleball. They created this sport to entertain their families.
JoelPritchard
1965
Tchoukball
The inventor, Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt, explains the virtues of this non-violent team game on Avant-première sportive in 1971. Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds on October 6, 1897.
HermannBrandt
1971
Tchoukball
The inventor, Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt, explains the virtues of this non-violent team game on the microphone of Sports Preview in 1971. Swiss doctor Hermann Brandt was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds on October 6, 1897.
HermannBrandt
1971
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Side hit
Prepare the racket before the jump, thigh height
Hit the ball about 30 cm or - above the net
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's side, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Bent knees
Arm movement from bottom to top
Contact point in front of the body
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's court, in the direction of the desired trajectory
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of your strength
Continue the movement towards the opponent's side, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Preparation above the head with the arm behind
Contact should be made slightly in front of the body
Swing at about 60% of its force
Continue the movement towards the opponent's court, in the direction of the desired trajectory
OBJECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Face or Side
Extended arms - moderate momentum
Contact point at waist height
Lift the ball above the opponent
feet behind the baseline
serving diagonally
contact with the ball below the waist
AIR STRIKE - BEFORE THE REBOUND
OBJECTIVES
CONSTRAINTS
For the teaching staff
Educational exercises can be:
- accompanied by time constraints.
Be imaginative and inclusive!Explanations, images, and videos will help your students understand better!