ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 10 :

6-1.10) Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (6) 12 :

6-2.1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

Examples: modified game play, formative and summative assessments

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (6) 16 :

6-2.5) Demonstrate a quick recovery when transitioning from offense to defense or defense to offense.

APE accommodation suggestions: hand over hand; hand to hand; verbal prompting; directional poly spots

[PE] (7) 10 :

7-1.10) Strike with proper form in a dynamic environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (7) 12 :

7-2.1) Use the rules and regulations of a variety of activities and demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding techniques and strategies related to those activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (7) 14 :

7-2.3) Demonstrate appropriate safety behaviors related to a variety of games and activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 10 :

8-1.10) Strike with proper form in modified game play.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (8) 12 :

8-2.1) Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 14 :

8-2.3) Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in one or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor pursuits, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 1 :

BK-1.1) Exhibit competency in activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

Examples: outdoor activities, individual-performance activities, net games, target games

APE accommodation suggestions: hand to hand; hand over hand; develop the rules to accommodate each student's needs; adapt equipment to meet students' needs.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 3 :

LS-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in individual, dual, and team sports.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 4 :

LS-2.2) Identify skills and components for the individual to participate successfully in individual, dual, and team sports.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 6 :

LS-3.2) Explain skills required for playing individual, dual, and team sports activities.

[PE] LS1 (9-12) 7 :

LS-4.1) Research and interpret the rules of individual, dual, and team sports.

Handball can be played with any kind of bouncing ball on practically any kind of wall. The United States Handball Association promotes “any ball, any wall” in teaching. Teachers are encouraged to use any available equipment and space. Handball can be taught as a unit for the entire class in the gymnasium or used as a station activity in one section of the gym. There is no need for regulation-sized courts in a gymnasium. Cones and floor tape work well to mark playing spaces and boundaries.

The following lesson plans for teaching handball in middle and secondary schools have been written for grades 6-12. Court size and distances (from the wall when hitting a ball) can easily be adjusted to match the developmental levels of learners.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (6) 8 :

6-1.8) Demonstrate defensive readiness and movement in all directions while maintaining correct position.

Examples: weight on balls of feet, arms extended and eyes on midsection of the offensive player

APE accommodation suggestions: Peer assistance; verbal cues; modeling

[PE] (6) 9 :

6-1.9) Perform a serve using correct technique with control for net and wall games.

Examples: volleyball, pickleball, racquetball, handball

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.

[PE] (6) 10 :

6-1.10) Strike with proper form in a stationary environment for a variety of games.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (6) 11 :

6-1.11) Forehand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

Examples: pickleball, tennis, badminton

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.

[PE] (6) 12 :

6-2.1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations for a variety of games and activities.

Examples: modified game play, formative and summative assessments

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (6) 13 :

6-2.2) Identify appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Examples: quiet during tennis rally, dealing with confrontational opponents

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (7) 11 :

7-1.11) Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long-handled implement.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.

[PE] (7) 12 :

7-2.1) Use the rules and regulations of a variety of activities and demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding techniques and strategies related to those activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (7) 13 :

7-2.2) Demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette related to a variety of games and activities.

Example: shaking hands at end of activity

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 9 :

8-1.9) Execute a proper serve for distance and accuracy for net and wall games in modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use larger ball, smaller or shorter net, bigger target. Hand over hand assistance and modeling.

[PE] (8) 10 :

8-1.10) Strike with proper form in modified game play.

Examples: overhead volley in tennis, pass in volleyball, drive/putt in golf, pass in soccer

APE accommodation suggestions: Use longer or shorter implements for student success in controlling the implement.

[PE] (8) 11 :

8-1.11) Forehand- and backhand-volley with a mature form and control using a short- or long- handled implement during modified game play.

APE accommodation suggestions: Use a balloon or beach ball.

[PE] (8) 12 :

8-2.1) Apply the rules, techniques, and strategies for a variety of games and activities to play a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 13 :

8-2.2) Apply appropriate sporting behavior and etiquette in a modified game.

Example: self-managing during the activity

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

[PE] (8) 14 :

8-2.3) Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

Pickleball was a sport created for all ages and skill levels. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun court game that is easy for beginners to learn and challenging enough for competitive play.

This resource is a full unit plan with strategy cards, court diagrams, learning activities, and assessments. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (8) 14 :

8-2.3) Apply appropriate safety behaviors in a modified game.

APE accommodation suggestions: Make accommodations in the areas of rules, sporting behavior, and safety for the student to participate in the activity.

The purpose of this activity is to review or introduce personal safety concepts in a variety of areas common to the lives of students.