Pickleball, second day

A good check point for a forehand drive is to have them touch beyond the opposite shoulder with the paddle. Check points are important for evaluation and this is one readily observed.

When kids have to wait to play, I'd have them always sit facing the action.

When you're doing a mass substitution, I'd get everyone's attention and make sure they leave the rackets and balls on the floor.

As you become skilled at teaching striking skills, you'll definitely feel more comfortable in passing on key landmarks that you're looking for and evaluating the students with respect to those landmarks.

Sometimes, it's not enough to tell the students to follow through. Landmarks and checkpoints may be needed.