Pickleball Rules and Scoring
Learning Objective
I can describe the basic rules and scoring of pickleball.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In pickleball, a game is typically played to 11 points, and a team must win by 2 points.
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In doubles pickleball, the server announces the score by stating their team's score, then the opposing team's score, and finally the server number.
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In singles pickleball, the server announces the score by stating their score, then the opposing team's score; the server number is not needed.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain the rules for scoring in pickleball, including how points are earned, how the server is determined in doubles, and what 'sideout' means.”
Teacher Guide
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