LEARNING OUTCOME

Develop the concepts of finding space, anticipation, teamwork, and deception.

TEACHING CUES

• Demonstrate the activity using players from the group.
• Let the game run a little before any intervention – ‘let the kids play!’

ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

• One volleyball or similar per pair
• A court surface that allows the ball to bounce
• 6 markers per court

SET-UP:

• Form pairs – see Form a Group
• Players in position as shown – player with the ball serves.

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

• The ball must cross the line above waist height.
• Play continues until one player cannot return the ball after one bounce, or the ball is thrown out of court, or the receiver drops the ball.
• The serve alternates between players.
• Play to a specified number of points, (e.g. 5) or a set time limit (e.g. 3 minutes).

Variations

• Play 3 v 3 – alternate serves between teams. Ensure each player has an opportunity to serve.
• Restrict the time in possession depending on the ability of the players (e.g. 3 seconds or more).
• Provide a ‘no-go’ or bounce-free zone.
• Restrict the type of passes that players can use (e.g. chest pass, one handed pass, overhead pass, underarm pass).
• Allow students to select different rules to suit their ability and make the competition more even (e.g. one student is allowed two bounces and their opponent only one).

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.