Rainbow Pick-A-Paddle Paddles

Easily standing up to heavy institutional use indoors or out, these paddles offer versatile performance for paddle games and activities. Multiple sizes and set options make it easy to outfit players of all ages and skill levels.

Durable One-Piece Construction Built to Last

Made of durable molded plastic, these paddles are designed to withstand years of active institutional use. The rigid paddle design improves comfort and adds more power behind each shot, while the textured hitting surface increases ball control and shot placement during game play and skill-building activities.

Lightweight Design Improves Control and Maneuverability

Strategically placed holes in the paddle face reduce weight, making the paddles easier for students to swing and control. Lightweight construction helps younger players develop coordination more comfortably during introductory pickleball activities while older students can focus on progressing their paddle skills.

Rainbow Colors Simplify Class Organization

Bright Rainbow colors help teachers quickly organize teams, skill stations, and group activities. The versatile paddle design can be used with pickleballs, lightweight foam balls, and tennis balls, creating endless activity options for schools and recreation programs indoors or outdoors.

Choose from Jr (elementary) or Full-Size (12 years and up) paddles. Set of 6 includes 1 of each Rainbow color, while set of 24 includes 4 of each color and 9 paddle balls of varying colors.

Key Specs & Benefits

• Material: One-piece molded plastic construction
• Usage: Perfect paddle for users of any age or skill level for use indoors or out
• Handle/Grip: Textured molded grip
• Dimensions
  • Jr: 8"L x 7"W head; 14"L overall
  • Full-Size: 9"L x 7-1/2"W head; 15"L overall
• Weight
  • Jr:
  • Full-Size:
• Specifications: N/A

Choose Rainbow Pick-A-Paddle Paddles for long-lasting durability, versatile activity options, and easy class organization. Built for schools and recreation programs, these paddles support active, engaging play year after year.

Pickleball Activity Ideas with Rainbow Pick-A-Paddle

The objective of these activities is to introduce students to the game of pickleball in an engaging and beginner-friendly way using the Rainbow Pick-A-Paddle set. These activities focus on basic pickleball skills like serving, rallying, and paddle control, while incorporating teamwork, agility, and coordination. With the paddles’ lightweight design and vibrant colors, students will have fun while learning the game fundamentals. Each activity is designed for a full class, ensuring everyone stays involved, whether in small teams or rotating groups.

1. Paddle Rainbow Rally: Students are divided into small groups, and each group receives a different color paddle. The goal is to keep the ball in the air by hitting it back and forth. Count how many consecutive hits each group can achieve before the ball touches the ground. This improves hand-eye coordination and basic paddle skills.

2. Serve It Forward: Create a line of students, and have each student serve a ball to a partner. After a successful serve, the serving student moves to the back of the line, and the next student steps up. This drill helps develop serving accuracy and understanding of pickleball serving rules.

3. Pickleball Four-Square: Using chalk or floor tape, mark a four-square court. Students play in groups of four and must rally the ball to stay in their square. If the ball is missed, students rotate positions. This teaches control, quick reaction, and paddle handling.

4. Dink Around the World: Arrange students in a large circle. The goal is to pass the ball around the circle using soft dinks (short hits). This activity focuses on paddle control and strategy, as students must keep the ball in play while maintaining position.

5. Rally Around the Net: In this activity, students are paired up on opposite sides of the net. They rally the ball back and forth, counting how many times they can keep the ball in play without it hitting the ground. This teaches consistency and paddle control.

6. Serve Accuracy Shootout: Set up hula hoops or targets on the opposite side of the court. Students take turns serving the ball into the target. Points are awarded based on accuracy, helping students improve their serve placement and aim.

7. Paddle Bowling: Set up pins (or cones) on one side of the court. Students rally with each other and try to hit their opponents cone or pin. This teaches precision and control in a fun, game-like scenario.

8. Paddle Tic-Tac-Toe: Draw a large tic-tac-toe grid on the floor. Students must serve the ball into the squares to form three in a row. This strategic game encourages students to aim their shots while focusing on rally skills.

9. Paddle Paddle Pass: Students stand in a circle and hand the ball off to the next player using only their paddles. If the ball drops, the group starts over. This activity emphasizes control, accuracy, and teamwork.

10. Paddle Protectors: Students are divided into two teams. Each team has a designated area with cones as “targets.” Students use their paddles to block the other team's shots from hitting the targets. This game develops quick reflexes and paddle accuracy.

11. Serve & Splat: Create different zones on the opposite side of the court with numbers or symbols. Students take turns serving, aiming to land the ball in a specific zone for points. This game builds serving accuracy and strategy.

12. Paddle Pathway: Students must navigate a set of obstacles while bouncing a pickleball on their paddle. This reinforces balance, focus, and coordination while making the activity fun and dynamic.

13. Net Knockdown: Students work in teams to try and hit a pickleball over the net and knock down standing pins on the opposite side. This activity combines power, accuracy, and teamwork while teaching strategic shot placement.

14. Rally Roundup: Divide the class into pairs for mini-rallies. Each pair competes to see who can keep the ball in play the longest. After a set time, the winners from each pair face off in a “championship” rally. This teaches consistency, control, and focus under pressure.

15. Color Match Rally: Each player must rally with others holding the same color paddle. After 2 minutes, have students switch and find a new partner with the same colored paddle