ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (5) 15 :

5-1.15) Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

This lesson is focused on the tennis style forehand and backhand. At the beginning of this lesson, students will work individually. Later in this lesson, students will work in a station-style format. This resource also includes 2 videos showing this lesson in action. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 14 :

3-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball with an underhand and overhand technique with a partner.

Examples: balloon, beach ball, foam ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 16 :

4-1.16) Strike an object toward a target with accuracy at varying distances.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

[PE] (5) 15 :

5-1.15) Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (5) 16 :

5-1.16) Strike an object to a target in partner and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

Handball can be played cooperatively or competitively. This booklet is written with a cooperative focus since it is intended for the elementary level. However, handball can be played recreationally or competitively, with many avenues for high-level competition. The United States Handball Association and local organizations host many local, state, regional, and national tournaments. There are a variety of formats including one-wall, three- wall and four-wall handball. Divisions include a wide variety of age groups (including juniors) and skill level categories.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 14 :

3-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball with an underhand and overhand technique with a partner.

Examples: balloon, beach ball, foam ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (3) 16 :

3-1.16) Strike a moving object with a long-handled implement, sending it forward, while using correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

[PE] (4) 14 :

4-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball using a two-hand overhead and underhand technique, sending it upwards toward a target.

Examples: balloon, beach ball, foam ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 16 :

4-1.16) Strike an object toward a target with accuracy at varying distances.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

[PE] (5) 14 :

5-1.14) Demonstrate volleying a ball with a two-hand overhead and underhand technique, in a dynamic environment.

Examples: two square, four square, handball, spike ball

APE accommodation suggestions: Lightweight object could include larger and/or more colorful object/ball or object of contrasting colors: suspended tether ball

[PE] (5) 15 :

5-1.15) Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (5) 16 :

5-1.16) Strike an object to a target in partner and small group activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Place rope on ground, step over self-turned rope, provide verbal prompting.

Use this self-assessment for students to reflect on their ball striking skills. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (5) 15 :

5-1.15) Apply the skill of striking an object consecutively using a short-handled implement in competitive or cooperative game environments.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

This resource is a lesson plan for the small-sided game of pickleminton (a combination of pickleball and badminton). This resource includes an opening, learning activities, and closure as well as a picture diagram of game set-up. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (3) 15 :

3-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, sending it forward over a low net or to a wall while demonstrating correct form.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

[PE] (4) 15 :

4-1.15) Demonstrate striking a lightweight object with a short-handled implement, alternating hits with a partner over a low net or against a wall.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement; hand over hand assistance

The purpose of this activity is to practice striking (racket or paddle) skills.