The Playbook - Pickleball
🏓 Pickleball Unit – The Playbook
The Pickleball Unit in The Playbook introduces kids to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. A fun mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, pickleball is easy to learn and perfect for all ages and ability levels. This 4-week curriculum focuses on movement, coordination, and strategy in a way that keeps kids active and engaged while promoting a positive and inclusive experience.
Great for gym spaces, blacktops, or outdoor courts, this unit is a flexible and exciting addition to any youth sports program.
🏓 Pickleball Unit – The Playbook
The Pickleball Unit in The Playbook introduces kids to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. A fun mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, pickleball is easy to learn and perfect for all ages and ability levels. This 4-week curriculum focuses on movement, coordination, and strategy in a way that keeps kids active and engaged while promoting a positive and inclusive experience.
Great for gym spaces, blacktops, or outdoor courts, this unit is a flexible and exciting addition to any youth sports program.
🏓 Pickleball Unit – The Playbook
The Pickleball Unit in The Playbook introduces kids to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. A fun mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, pickleball is easy to learn and perfect for all ages and ability levels. This 4-week curriculum focuses on movement, coordination, and strategy in a way that keeps kids active and engaged while promoting a positive and inclusive experience.
Great for gym spaces, blacktops, or outdoor courts, this unit is a flexible and exciting addition to any youth sports program.
🔑 What Kids Will Learn
Core Skills: Serving, forehand and backhand strokes, volleying, and footwork
Game Play Concepts: Court boundaries, scoring, positioning, and teamwork
Physical Development: Agility, balance, and hand-eye coordination
Social Skills: Communication, cooperation, and sportsmanship
📅 4-Week Breakdown
Each session includes warm-up activities, focused skill instruction, rally games, and modified match play.
Week 1: Paddle Grip, Ready Position & Serving
Week 2: Groundstrokes & Footwork
Week 3: Net Play & Strategy
Week 4: Scoring, Team Play & Mini Tournaments
🧠 Coach-Ready Tools
Structured lesson plans with clear objectives
Adaptable drills for varied skill levels and class sizes
Positive coaching prompts to promote effort and learning
End-of-session team huddles for reflection and connection
👥 Designed For
Youth ages 5–14
PE classes, rec programs, enrichment sessions
Coaches, educators, and volunteers
At T.WILL Sports, we believe sports should be fun, accessible, and filled with growth moments. The Pickleball Unit provides a unique and rewarding way for kids to build skills, stay active, and play together with purpose.