Airball

by Neetu | Jul 2, 2020 | Fitness Activity

Aim 

• Strike the Beach Volley Ball upward with an open palm so that my partner can strike it before it hits the ground

Equipment Required

• 1 Beach Volley Ball per pair of students.
• Spot marker/saucer cone for every kid.

 Play Area Set-Up

Pair students and send them into open space with 1 Beach Volley Ball per pair

Activity Description

1. The objective of the game is to work with your partner to keep the Beach Volley Ball in the air as long as you can.
2. As you play, I will give you and the partner feedback that will help you improve your striking and volleying skills.
3. Start when I say, “GO.” Stop on the stop signal.

 KEY TEACHING POINTS –  Square to Target, Opposite Foot Forward, Tick Tock Swing, Contact Beach Volley Ball with Palm Waist High, Follow Through Up Toward Target

Grade Level Progression 

1. Allow students to strike the Beach Volley Ball as many times in a row as needed before passing it to their partners.
2. Limit each student to 2 strikes before the Beach Volley Ball is passed to her/his partner.
3. Players must volley the Beach Volley Ball back and forth with a partner with only 1 strike

Challenges & Modifications

• Add players to groups for an added challenge. Volleys can be made in a pattern, after a certain number of self-volleys, or with no restrictions.
• Allow students to catch and then serve the Beach Volley Balls to their partners

Musical Beach Volleyball Bop

by Neetu | Jul 2, 2020 | Fitness Activity

Aim 

• Work in personal space to volley Beach Volley Balls upward, and then move safely in general space to find a new Beach Volley Ball

Equipment Required

• 1 Beach Volley Ball
• 1 spot marker per student.
• Music Player. 

Play Area Set-Up

• Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
• Each student with a Beach Volley Ball standing at a spot

Activity Description

1. This activity is called Musical Beach Volley Ball Bop.
2. When the music begins, strike the Beach Volley Ball straight up (with your dominant hand) so that it goes over your head. Strike it straight up as many times as you can before the music stops.
3. When the music stops, put the Beach Volley Ball on the spot and then quickly walk to a new spot to find a new Beach Volley Ball.
4. When the music starts again, start hitting your new Beach Volley Ball

 KEY TEACHING POINTS –  Body in Position, Swing to Strike Low with Palm, Push Up to Strike High with Finger Pads, Follow Through Straight Up

 Grade Level Progression

1. Students strike and then catch the Beach Volley Ball before striking it again.
2. Practice with dominant and non-dominant hands. Introduce Beach Volley Ball to students who are ready to progress.
3. Emphasize continuous hits with both dominant and non-dominant hands.

Challenges & Modifications

• When the music stops, challenge students to continuously strike the ball while they travel to a new spot. After each pause, they will be at new spots with the same Beach Volley Balls.
• Use the music as a simple start and stop cue. Students freeze and stay on their spots when the music stops, and then continue at the same spots when the music restarts.

Keep It Up

by Neetu | Jul 2, 2020 | Fitness Activity

Aim 

• Volley the Beach Volley Ball for maximum possible time till it hits the floor
• Understand self-space while volleying

Equipment Required

• 1 Beach Volley Ball/Foam ball
• 1 spot marker per student

 Play Area Set-Up

• Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
• Each student with a Beach Volley Ball or foam ball at a spot

Activity Description

1. Let’s play Keep It Up with the Beach Volley Ball!
2. On the start signal, practice striking the Beach Volley Ball or ball straight up with your palm.
3. How many strikes can you make without dropping the Beach Volley Ball/ball?

 KEY TEACHING POINTS –  Body in Position, Swing to Strike Low with Palm, Push Up to Strike High with Finger Pads, Follow Through Straight Up

 Grade Level Progression 

1. Students strike and then catch the Beach Volley Ball before striking it again.
2. Introduce Beach Volley Ball to students who are ready to progress.
3. Emphasize continuous hits.

Challenges & Modifications

• Challenge students to keep the Beach Volley Ball or foam ball up with both their dominant and non-dominant hands.
• Toss the Beach Volley Ball to the student, allowing her/him to track the tossed object and then strike it upward.

Bull’s Eye

by Neetu | Jul 2, 2020 | Fitness Activity

Aim

 Work on striking skills and learn how different amount of force is needed while striking

Equipment Required

• 1 Hoop & 1 Beach Volley Ball per pair of students.
• Spot marker/saucer cone for every kid.

Play Area Set-Up

• Scatter spots throughout the activity area.
• Each student with a Beach Volley Ball standing at a spot

Activity Description

1. It’s time to play Bull’s Eye! You’re going to try to underhand serve your ball so that it lands in your hoop.
2. On the start signal, take turns serving the ball so that it lands in your hoop.
3. Attempt 3 serves and then switch roles with your partner

 KEY TEACHING POINTS –  Square to Target, Opposite Foot Forward, Tick Tock Swing, Contact Beach Volley Ball with Palm Waist High, Follow Through Up Toward Target

Grade Level Progression 

1. Introduce the activity with students tossing the ball into the hoop. This establishes the activity management and demonstrates the task objective to the students. Then progress to the underhand serve.
2. Implement the activity as written above.
3. Challenge students to take a step back from the hoop after 3 successful serves in a row.

Challenges & Modifications

• Play Match Me If You Can. Give each pair a spot marker. Partner A attempts a serve from the spot. If the serve lands in the hoop, Partner B must attempt a serve from the same spot. If not, Partner B can move the spot and attempt a serve.
• Allow students to select an object to serve that promote greater success and/or enjoyment (e.g., a Beach Volley Ball).