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active after-school communities
VolleyballcomPanion BOOK
acknowledgments The Australian Sports Commission wishes to acknowledge the contribution of the following people and organisations to the production of this resource.
A significant number of the activities included within the Volleyball Companion Book have been adapted from the Playing for Life Resource Kit, with the assistance of the Australian Volleyball Federation. The Australian Volleyball Federation also provided suggestions for the inclusion of new activities and the sport specific content.
Gayle Rogers (ACHPER/Schools Network), Sue Cormack (ACHPER/Schools Network), Bruce Knights (Keilor Downs Secondary College) and Les Bee developed the content for the introduction and principles for how and when to change activities.
The editorial team of Jeff Dry, Wenda Donaldson (AASC), Teena Jackson (AASC), Lainie Houston (AASC), Melissa Backhouse (Junior Sport Unit) and Ashley Beaver (AASC) developed, proofread and edited written materials and significantly contributed to the overall content and format of the final product.
DisclaimerThe Playing for Life companion books have been designed for use with students aged 4–12. Each book assumes that each student is healthy and has no medical condition, disability, illness, impairment or other reason that may impact, limit or restrict their involvement in sport or other physical activity. A student should not be allowed to participate in an activity if any medical, physical or other factor indicates that they are not suited to that activity. Where there are any queries or concerns about such matters, the consent of the student’s parent or guardian should be obtained before allowing participation. While care has been taken in the preparation of these books, the publisher and authors do not accept any liability arising from the use of the books including, without limitation, from any activities described in the books.
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IntroductIon
Contents
» Aboutthisbook ii
» PlayingforLife–whatisit? iii
» HowdoIknowwhentocHAnGE It? v
» Tipsfordelivery vii
» Introductiontovolleyball 1
» Whatyouneedfromthekit… 6
» Overviewoflessons 7
» Howtousethisbook 8
» Lessonplans:LEsson 1 9
LEsson 2 15
LEsson 3 22
LEsson 4 28
LEsson 5 35
LEsson 6 41
LEsson 7 48
LEsson 8 53
» Wheretofromhere? 58
» Formoreinformation 60
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IntroductIon
Aboutthisbook
ThePlayingforLifecompanionbookshavebeendevelopedtocomplementtheActiveAfter-schoolCommunities(AASC)PlayingforLiferesourcekit.Theyareprimarilydesignedformembersofthelocalcommunitywhowillbedeliveringprogramstoparticipatingprimaryschool-agedchildren.
Morespecifically,theyaredesignedtohelppeoplewithminimalexperienceinthesporttodeliveractivitiesinlinewiththePlayingforLifephilosophy.Thisplacesanemphasisonprovidingsafe,fun,engagingactivitiesthatensuremaximumparticipationfromallchildren,regardlessoftheirlevelofability.
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IntroductIon
» tHE GAmE Is tHE focus—Playersdevelopskillsthroughfun,game-likeactivities(by’playingthegame’)ratherthanthroughtraditionalskillsanddrills.
» coAcH Is A fAcILItAtor—Coachesplaymoreofafacilitatorrolethanadirector’srole.Ratherthaninstructingplayershowtoperformaparticularskill,coachesprovidekeycoachingpointsforperformingtheskillthensettheplayersachallengethattheymustsolvethroughactivity.Forexample,theymightask:
» Howmanydifferentjumpscanyouperformin30seconds?
» Wherewillyoustandtofieldtheball? » Howcanyouworktogethertostop
theopponentsscoring? » Howcanyouincludeeveryone?
Thisengagesplayersintheactivityatalevelthatsuitstheirownability,andplayerslearnthroughself-discoveryratherthancoachdirection.
» dIscrEtE coAcHInG—Coachinstructionsanddemonstrationsarekepttoaminimum.Allowplaytocontinueandsupportplayerstodeveloptheirskillsonthesideinanunobtrusivewayduringthecourseoftheactivity.Thismaximisesplayerparticipationandallowsplayerstoreceiveone-on-onecoachsupportwhererequired.
» roLE modELs—Useplayerrolemodelsduringtheactivitiestodemonstrateandemphasisegoodtechniqueorstrategies.Beawareofculturalconsiderationswhenadoptingthisstrategy.
PlayingforLife–whatisit?
the Playing for Life philosophy adopts a ‘game sense’ approach to physical activity.
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» Ask tHE PLAyErs —Theuseofplayerquestioningisavaluablestrategytoengagetheplayersthemselvesinchangingtheactivitytoincreaseparticipationandtomaketheactivitymoreorlesschallenging.
» cHAnGE It—Simplevariationstoactivitiesareintroducedtomaketheactivitieseasierorharderinordertoaccommodateallplayerabilitylevelsandbackgrounds.UsetheCHANGEITacronymtoassistyouinmodifyingtheactivities,andrememberto‘Asktheplayers’:
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coachingstylee.g.decidingwhentodirectactivitiesandwhentoasktheplayers.Knowingwhentoprovidediscretecoachingandwhento‘justletthekidsplay’
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Howyouscoreorwine.g.introducezonesforbattingortargetgames
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Area(playingarea)e.g.maketheplayingareasmallerorlarger;alterdistancestotargetsorbetweenplayers
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numberofplayerse.g.considerdifferentteamsizestokeepallplayersactive.Haveseveralgamesof2v2or,iffocusingondefenceskills,changeto3v2or2v1etc
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Gamerulese.g.allow2bouncesbeforecatchingorstoppingaball,orintroduceano-gozone
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Equipmente.g.usealargerorsofterball;racketsinsteadofbats;binsormarkersfortargets
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Inclusione.g.modifythegametomaximisetheinvolvementofallplayers.Asktheplayershowtochangethegame
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timee.g.reduceorextendthetimetoperformactions;changethenumberofpasseswithinatimelimit;varythelengthoftimeaplayercanholdtheball
ItismoreimportanttofollowtheconceptofcHAnGE It
thantorememberwhateachletterrepresents.
If it is not working…. cHAnGE It!!
the activity sets the challenge
the game asks the questions, and
the players’ response is the answer
remember!
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HowdoIknowwhentocHAnGE It?
the first step is to play the game and observe player involvement and responses.
Whenobservingthegamebeingplayed,andplayerinvolvementandresponses,askyourselfthefollowingquestions:
» Isthegamesafe?» Areallplayershavingfun?» Areallplayersengagedinthegame?» Isthegameworking?» Doallplayersunderstandthegame?» Istheobjectiveofthegamebeingachieved?» Arealltheplayersbeingincluded?» Isparticipationbeingmaximised?» Isthegameappropriatetotheability
levelofeachplayer?» Areallplayersbeingchallenged?
IftheanswertoanyoftheabovequestionsisNo,thencHAnGE It.
Thediagramonthefollowingpageprovidesastep-by-stepguideaboutwhenandhowtoapplythecHAnGE Itprinciples.
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Tipsfordelivery
» Donotlimityourselftothestructureofthelessonplansprovided.Becreativeandaddyourownflairasyoubecomemoreconfidentasadeliverer.
» UsetheEasierandHardervariationstomodifythegamestosuittheabilitylevelsoftheplayers.RemembertouseyourownCHANGEITvariationsand‘Asktheplayers’.
» UsetheTipssectiontoprovidediscretecoachingwhereneededtodevelopplayers’skilllevels.
» Asthelessonsprogress,thegamesevolvetobecomemorecomplexandsimilartothesportitself.However,remembertomatchthegamewiththeabilityoftheplayersandmodifyitasnecessary.
» Ontheotherhand,iftheplayersgraspthegamesquickly,youmayfindyoucompletetheminashortertimeframethanestimated.Inthesecircumstances,introducegamesthatthechildrenenjoyedfrompreviouslessons,tofillintime.
» Remembersomegamesmaynotworkwithonegroup,whereastheycouldworkreallywellwithanother.Don’tbeafraidtoCHANGEITtosuittheneedsofyourgrouporevenreplacethegamecompletely.
» Keepgroupsizestoaminimumtoensuremaximumparticipationofallchildren.Runtheactivitywithseveralgroupsatonce,orsetupstationswithvariousactivitiesandrotatethegroups.
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VO
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IntroductIon to VoLLEyBALL
Introductiontovolleyball
What is volleyball?
» Volleyballisaninternationalsport,playedby2teamsof6playerswhohitaballoveranettoeachother,predominantlyusingtheirhandsandforearms.
» Eachteamisallowednomorethanthreetouchesinarowtogettheballbacktotheopposition’ssideofthecourt.
» Asingleplayercannotcontacttheballonconsecutivehits.
» Theobjectofthegameistoscorepointsbywinningarally.Therallyiswonwhen:
– oneteamdoesnotreturntheballinsidethreehits – theballlandsoutofcourt – oneteamissuccessfulinhittingtheballsoit
landsonthefloor/groundintheopposition’scourtarea,or
– afaultiscommittedbyoneteam.
» Thewinnerofeachrallynotonlyscoresapoint,butalsotherighttoservetostartthenextrally.
» Playersrotateclockwiseafterwinningtherighttoserve(iftheoppositionservedforthepreviousrally)sothatallplayersgetachancetoserve.
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» Substitutescanbemadebetweenanypointswithinanyrulelimitationsonthenumberofsubstitutionsallowed.
» Agameofvolleyballusuallyconsistsofthebestoffivesetsandthefirstteamto25pointswinstheset,aslongastheyareaheadby2points.Thatis,theycannotwin25–24—theymustwinbyatleast2pointse.g.25–23,26–24.
» Teamschangeendsaftereachset.
Tworefereescontrolthegameandmakedecisionsaccordingtotherulesandtheskillsoftheplayers.Theiraimistomakethegameenjoyable,safeandasfree-flowingaspossible.Tobequalified,refereeshavetopasspracticalandtheorytests,butagoodgamecantakeplacewithresponsiblepeopleactingasumpiresforrecreationalgames.
mini volleyball (modified) rules
VolleyballisverydifferenttomostothersportscommonlyplayedinAustralia.Noothersportrequirestheballtoreboundoffthebodyasthenaturalmeansofplayingtheball.Thiscanoftenmakeitdifficultforyoungerplayerstolearnbecausetheyhavenotransferofexperiencesfromothersportsoractivitiestohelpthemlearn.Thismeansthatinitialsuccesscanbeminimalanditisvitaltoofferpositiveencouragementandrecogniseanysuccess.
Toencouragechildrenandcaterfortheirphysicaldevelopment,minivolleyballhasbeendevelopedasamodifiedversionofthesport.Themajormodificationsare:
» asmallersizedcourt(13mx6.5m),sothatplayershavetodefendlessarea
» alowernetheight(of2m)toincreasethelikelihoodoftheballgoingoverthenet
» asofterandlighterballthatreducesimpact
» 4playersonthecourtratherthan6,toincreasetheinvolvementofplayers,and
» forcedrotationifaplayerwins3servesinarow.
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tips for delivering volleyball
FollowingaresomespecifictipsfordeliveringPlayingforLifevolleyball:
» Itisstronglyrecommendedthatamodifiedmini-volleyball(size4)beusedwhendeliveringthisprogramtochildrentomaximisetheirenjoymentfromtheexperience.Similarsizedballsmaybeused(e.g.asoccerball,netball,softballsetc)althoughtheseballswillnotbeassuitableforsomevolleyball-relatedactivities.Heavyballssuchasbasketballswillhurtwhentheyreboundofftheplayer’sarmsandarenotrecommended.
» Wherethisbookreferstoavolleyballnet,itispossibletousesimilarobjects/conceptssuchasno-goorneutralzone,bench,ropeetctoallowchildrentoexperiencetheconceptofplayingoveranet.Ifusingarope,itisrecommendedthatcolouredribbonsorsimilararetiedtotheropetomakeitmorevisibleandreducethelikelihoodofparticipantinjuryasaresultofrunningintotherope.
» Wherereferencehasbeenmadetoactivitiesoccurringonavolleyballcourtoranareaofsimilarsize,itisbesttoinvolvenomorethan12childrenpercourt.
» Forsafety,itisrecommendedthatatleast3metresbeallowedbetweenthemarkedcourtareaandimmovableobjectssuchaswallsor,ifoutside,eventrees.
» Volleyballisateamsportthatrequirescooperativeplayamongteammemberstobesuccessful.Teamsshouldbeencouragedtouseallthreecontactspermittedeachtimetheballcomesoverthenetanditispreferredthatthreedifferentplayersmakeeachcontact.
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Introduction to basic volleyball terms and skills
» A PAss—anyactionwheretheballisplayedtoateam-mate.Asetandadigaretwoofthemorecommontypesofpasses.
» A sEt—theactionofpassingwhereaplayerhasaresponsibilitytodeliverittoateam-matetoenablethemtoperformaspike.Playersshouldhavebothhandsabovetheirheadandonlythefingertipsshouldmakecontactwiththeball.
» A dIG —performedasadefensiveactiontokeeptheballinplayandpreventithittingthefloorfollowinganattackhitfromtheopposition.Handsarejoined,withfingertipsoverlayedandthumbstogether.Armsshouldbestraightandtheballshouldmakecontactwiththeforearms.
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» A sErVE—usedtostarttherallybyaplayercontactingtheballwithahandsothatitpassesoverthenetandintothecourtareaoftheopposingteam.Theservemaybeoverarmorunderarm.
Ineithercase,theballshouldbehitwiththepalmofthehandwithanopenorclosedfist.
» A sPIkE —anattackhitusedinanattempttowinarally.Theballisdrivenintotheopponent’scourtbyjumpingnearthenetandhittingtheballdownhardfromabove.
» A BLock—adefensiveactionwhereplayerspositionthemselvesatthenetsotheycanusetheirhands/armstostoptheballfromcrossingthenetintotheircourt.Thismoveistypicallyusedtodefendagainstspikes.
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Lesson 2 · start out 10 MINUTES
Lesson 2 · Get into it 35 MINUTES
Keentan Get into it inv1215 MINUTES
two teams play. the team in possession throws the ball between team-mates. the receiver must be off the ground when the ball is received. (Play in teams of 4 or more.)sKill focus Improves footwork movement and pivotingaDDitional eQuiPment 1 size 4 netball per pair (or similar ball)use the activity card, Plus…» Use lob passes.» The receiver pivots before passing the ball to another team member. » If the ball is intercepted, the attacking and defending teams swap roles.
easier:» Allow players to shuffl e when pivoting.» Reduce the number of players
on the defending team.
harder: » Reduce the
size of the playing area.
tiPs » Use role models to highlight good examples of playerslanding on both feet together, balancing and then passing. » Encourage players to also leap and land on one foot then quickly ground the other foot. This helps with balance. » Eye contact between the passer and receiveris essential for good timing.safetY » Ensure the defenders keep a safe distancefrom the receiver when they are jumping.
Back to back pass start out cP 0810 MINUTES
Players stand back to back in pairs and pass a ball to each other.sKill focus Warm up activity that improves ball
handling and controlaDDitional eQuiPment 1 size 4 netball per pair (or similar ball)
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RemoveorprinteachoftheabovecardsfromthePlayingforLiferesourcekitandaddtothering-boundholderprovided.
Thiscompanionbookcross-referencesthesecardsthroughoutthe8-weeklessonplan.
active after-school communities
VolleyballcomPanion BOOK
Whatyouneedfromthekit…
STARTOUTWILDCARD
stArt out Wc 03A All-in tag
stArt out Wc 04A throw, throw, throw
stArt out Wc 05B stork tag
stArt out Wc 06 How many bean bags?
stArt out Wc 08A Partner tag
stArt out Wc 08B Low 5s, high 5s
stArt out Wc 09A Warriors and dragons
stArt out Wc 10A fun on the spot
COOPERATIVEPLAY
stArt out cP 01A shuttle ball
stArt out cP 01B underarm return relay
stArt out cP 02A Here, there, nowhere
stArt out cP 02B untie the knot
stArt out cP 05 kai
stArt out cP 06B L–o–n–g throw
stArt out cP 07A Hit the square
stArt out cP 08 Back to back pass
INVASIONGAMES
stArt out InV 02 names
stArt out InV 03 Pairs passing
STRIKING&FIELDING
stArt out sf 02 Bucket and hoop
NET&COURT
stArt out nc 02A keep the ball up
stArt out nc 02B rebound ball
TARGETGAMES
stArt out tG 04 kolap
stArt out tG 06 target and intercept
GETINTOITINVASIONGAMES
GEt Into It InV 01 Interceptor
NET&COURT
GEt Into It nc 01 Blanket ball
GEt Into It nc 02 sitting volleyball
GEt Into It nc 03 no-go
GEt Into It nc 04 Wulijini
GEt Into It nc 05 space ball
GEt Into It nc 06 newcombe ball
GEt Into It nc 08 continuous tennis
GEt Into It nc 09 mini volleyball
GEt Into It nc 10 king/Queen of the court
GEt Into It nc 11 Zone ball
TARGETGAMES
GEt Into It tG 06 koolchee
FINISHUPFINISHUP
fInIsH uP 01 What did you learn?
Put it away!
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LESSON OBJECTIVE FINISHUPGETINTOITSTARTOUT
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IntroductIon
Howtousethisbook
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ReadtheintroductorypagestomakesureyouhaveanunderstandingofthePlayingforLifephilosophyandabasicunderstandingofthesport,includingtermsandskills,safetyconsiderationsandequipmentrequirements.
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Readthrougheachlessonplantomakesureyouunderstandtheobjectivesandrequirementsforeachlesson.
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CollectandreviewtherequiredPlayingforLifeactivitycardsreferredtoineachofthelessons.
4 Addtheloose-leaf
activitycardstothering-boundholder(shown).Acompanionbookcansitalongsidetheactivitycards—justslidethecoverintotheholder.
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Beforeconductingeachlesson,organiseanappropriateandsafeplayingareaandthenecessaryequipment(basedonthenumber,abilitylevelsandbackgroundsoftheplayersandtheavailableareaandequipment).AfullequipmentkitforthiscompanionbookhasbeenpreparedandisavailablethroughtheActiveAfter-schoolCommunitiespreferredsupplier.Toorder,visitourwebsiteatwww.ausport.gov.au/aasc.
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Deliverthelesson,usingtheindicatedPlayingforLifeactivitycardsandtheinstructionsprovidedinthebook.Remembertovarytheactivities,whererequired,tocaterfortheneedsofdifferentplayers.Iftheactivityisnotworking,remembertoCHANGEIT.
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Reviewthelessonimmediatelyafterwardssoyoucanidentifywhatworkedwell/whatdidn’t,whatleveltheplayersareat,andwhatyouneedtorememberfornexttime.Theoutcomeofthisreviewwillinfluencewhatyouincludeinthenextlessonandhowyoudeliverit.
WhilethisbookisprimarilydesignedtohelppeoplewithminimalexperienceinthesporttodeliveractivitiesinlinewiththePlayingforLifephilosophy,wedoencourageyoutoconsiderattendingacoachingcoursetoimproveyourknowledgeandskills.Informationabouttherelevantcoachingcoursescanbefoundinthe‘Wheretofromhere’sectionofthebook.
Lesson 2 · start out 10 MINUTES
Lesson 2 · Get into it 35 MINUTES
Keentan Get into it inv1215 MINUTES
two teams play. the team in possession throws the ball between team-mates. the receiver must be off the ground when the ball is received. (Play in teams of 4 or more.)sKill focus Improves footwork movement and pivotingaDDitional eQuiPment 1 size 4 netball per pair (or similar ball)use the activity card, Plus…» Use lob passes.» The receiver pivots before passing the ball to another team member. » If the ball is intercepted, the attacking and defending teams swap roles.
easier:» Allow players to shuffl e when pivoting.» Reduce the number of players
on the defending team.
harder: » Reduce the
size of the playing area.
tiPs » Use role models to highlight good examples of playerslanding on both feet together, balancing and then passing. » Encourage players to also leap and land on one foot then quickly ground the other foot. This helps with balance. » Eye contact between the passer and receiveris essential for good timing.safetY » Ensure the defenders keep a safe distancefrom the receiver when they are jumping.
Back to back pass start out cP 0810 MINUTES
Players stand back to back in pairs and pass a ball to each other.sKill focus Warm up activity that improves ball
handling and controlaDDitional eQuiPment 1 size 4 netball per pair (or similar ball)
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Lesson1oBjEctIVE Introductiontovolleyball
tImE 60minutes
ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspacewithano-gozonemarked
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» Volleyballnetorropepergroupof6
» 1blanket/sheetpergroupof6
» 1mini-volleyballpergroupof3or4players(orsimilarball)
» 3–4bibspergroupof8ormore
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» start out Wc 05B » start out cP 01B » start out cP 02A » start out nc 02A » Get Into It nc 01 » finish up 01
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Storktag stArt out Wc 05B 5MINUTES
taggers chase runners. If runners are tagged, they have to stand on the spot in a stork stance. A tagged runner can be freed by a fellow runner by exchanging a ball with an underarm throw. Either a stork or a free runner can throw the ball.
skILL focus Warm�up�activity�that�develops�space�awareness
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�4�players��(or�similar�ball)
refer to the activity card…
Harder: » Thetaggedrunnercansetordigtheball
backtoapersontofreethemselves.» Ifthatpersondoesnotcatchtheball,the
taggedrunnerisnotfreetomoveoff.
Lesson1·stArt out 20MINUTES
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Underarmreturnrelay stArt out cP 01B
15MINUTES
Players run to a point, return and on the way back pick up a ball and throw it underarm to the team-mate next in line. the pattern continues. (Play with 4 or more.)
skILL focus Warm�up�activity�that�introduces�serving��and�setting�skills
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�4�players��(or�similar�balls)
use the activity card, PLus…» Atthepick-uppoint,playerschoose
oneofthefollowingactions: 1 Player1setstheballto
themselves3times.
2 Player1tossestheballtoPlayer2whotriestodigorsetitbacktoPlayer1.
3 Player1servestheballunderarmbacktothenextteam-mateinline,whoservesitback.
Easier: » Player1throwstheballupintheairandcatchesit3times.
Harder: » Player1setstheballtothemselveswhilewalking
totheturn-aroundpointandback.
tIPs » Whensetting,playersneedtokeeptheballaboveeyelevelandhavetheirhandsabovetheirforeheadwithpalmsfacingthesky.
Lesson1·stArt out continued
oPtIon 1
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Lesson1·GEt Into It 30MINUTES
Keeptheballup stArt out nc 02A 15MINUTES
A group of players try to keep a ball off the ground by passing it to each other. (Play in groups of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Practises�keeping�the�ball�in�the�air�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Changethetypesofpasses(e.g.setordig).
Easier: » Haveplayerscatchandthroworcatchandserve.
Harder: » Playersmaynotcatchtheball.» Addatimelimitforasetnumberofpassesbyeachteam.
tIPs » Whensetting,thefingersandwristsneedtobe‘strong’. » Thefurtherplayersareawayfromeachother,theharder
itistocontroltheballandkeepitofftheground.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howcanyoumakesuretheballdoesnothittheground?
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Blanketball GEt Into It nc 01 15MINUTES
A court game where the ball is passed between teams over a net or no-go zone with one team using a blanket. the receiving team tries to keep the ball off the floor. (Play with 6 or more.)
skILL focus Practises�returning�the�ball
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Thereceivingteamdoesnotuseablanketandmaycatchtheball.» Thereceivingteamreturnstheballby
settingitortossingitbackover.
Easier: » Theteamwiththeblankettossesand
catchestheball3timesbeforereturningit.
Harder: » Bothteamsuseablankettopassaballtooneanother.
tIPs » Itisimportanttogettheballuphighbetweenhitssothereistimetogettheblanketintopositionforthenexthit.
» Teamsmayneedtopractisetossingandcatchingthevolleyballintheirblanket.
» Alternatesobothteamsworkwithoutablanket.
Lesson1·GEt Into It continued
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Lesson1·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Here,there,nowhere stArt out cP 02A
5MINUTES
on your call, players run towards you (here), away from you (there), or do an activity on the spot (nowhere).
skILL focus Cool�down�activity
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
In groups of 3 or 4, gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson2oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillofsetting
tImE 60minutes
ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspace
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EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» Tape/chalkforgroundmarkings
» Volleyballnetorno-gozonepercourt
» 1mini-volleyballperpair(orsimilarball)
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All-intag stArt out Wc 03A 5MINUTES
Everyone tries to tag everyone else. Players who are tagged continue to tag others from a crouched position. (Play with 8–30 people.)
skILL focus Warm�up/energiser�activity�that�develops��space/player�awareness
refer to the activity card…
Harder: » Restrictthesizeoftheplayingarea.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howcanyoubestavoidbeingtagged?
Lesson2·stArt out 15MINUTES
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Underarmreturnrelay stArt out cP 01B
10MINUTES
Players run to a point, return and on the way back pick up a ball and throw it underarm to the team-mate next in line. the pattern continues. (Play with 4 or more.)
skILL focus Setting�skills
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Atthepick-uppoint,playerschoose
oneofthefollowingactions:
1 Player1setstheballupanddowntothemselves3times.
2 Player1tossestheballtoPlayer2whotriestosetitbacktoPlayer1.
3 Player1setstothemselves3times,withaclapbetweeneachset.
Easier: » Player1throwstheballup
intheairandcatchesit3times.
Harder: » Player1setstheballtothemselveswhilewalking
totheturn-aroundpointandback.
tIPs » Whensetting,playersshouldpushtheballoutwiththeirfingertipsfrominfrontoftheirforeheadandfollowthrough.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Isiteasiertosetwithyourhandsaboveorbelowyourshoulders?
» Whatisthemostimportantthingtodowhensettingtheballtoapartner?
Lesson2·stArt out continued
oPtIon 3
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Kai stArt out cP 05 5MINUTES
Players stand in a circle and hit a ball up in the air using the setting action. (Play in teams of 4 or more.)
skILL focus Focuses�on�moving�to�a�position�under�the�ball�and�following�through�when�setting
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersusethesettingactiontokeeptheballup.» Theballshouldideallystayaboveheadheight.» Iftheballhitstheground,playersstopandre-starttheactivity.
Easier: » Playersworkinpairsdoingthesettingactivity.
Harder:» Playerstakeastepbackwardsaftereachset.» Playerssettothemselves3timesbeforesetting
toateam-mate.
tIPs » Usesofthandstoset. » Tellplayerstothinkoftheballasaneggthat
theydonotwanttobreak. » Playersshouldtrygettinginadown-and-ready
positionandextendarmsupandouttopushtheball.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whichgivesyoumorecontrol,spreadingyourfingersorkeepingyourfingerstogether?
» Whenyouaresettingtosomeoneelse,isitbettertobecloserorfurtherawayfromthem?
Lesson2·stArt out continued
ABoVE HEAd HEIGHt
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Lesson2·GEt Into It 35MINUTES
Reboundball stArt out nc 02B 15MINUTES
A player throws a ball at a wall and stands back for the second player to catch the ball. the activity continues this way. (Play in pairs.)
skILL focus Works�on�moving�to�position�to�set�the�ball�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�pair�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Player1tossesa
highballatthewall.» Player2setstheball
asitreboundsandtriestosetasmanyballsinarowagainstthewall.
» Toscore,pairsplayagainstotherpairsoragainsttheclock.
Easier:» Allowplayerstolettheballbounceonce
whenitcomesoffthewallbeforesettingit.
Harder: » Playersalternatesettingtheball.
tIPs » Youcouldalsousethe‘Walltennis’card(GetIntoItNC07)todevelopsimilarskills.
» Haveplayersrotateroles.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Issettingmorelikepushingtheballorhitting/slappingtheball?
sAfEty » Makesureplayersarewellspacedwhensettingagainstthewall.
» Warnplayersaboutthedangerofgettingtooclosetothewallwhensetting.
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King/Queenofthecourt GEt Into It nc 10
20MINUTES
A modified version of volleyball, played on a smaller court. the team that wins the rally remains on the court and becomes king or Queen. the losing team leaves the court to be replaced by the next challenger. When a team beats the king/Queen, they move to the other side of the net to replace the king/Queen. (Play with 3 teams of 3.)
skILL focus Introduces�volleyball�rules,�using�setting�as�a��way�of�passing�and�attacking,�and�helps�players�learn�how�to�keep�the�ball�off�the�ground
use the activity card, PLus…» Playinteamsof3.» Reducetheplayingareatoonly
2metreseachsideofthenet.» Playersareonlyallowed
touseasettingaction.» Eachteammustuse
atleast3hitsbeforeplayingtheballbackoverthenet.
Easier: » Haveplayerscatchtheballwhenitcomesoverthenet
andthrowittoateam-mate,whosetsitbackoverthenet.» Donotplacealimitonthenumberofsetsbeforereturning
theball.
Harder: » Reducethenumberofplayersperteam,e.g.2on2.» Everyplayerontheteammustsettheballbefore
itissetbackoverthenet.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whyisthegameeasierwithmoreplayersonyourteam?
» Whyisitimportanttoworkasateam?
Lesson2·GEt Into It continued
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Lesson2·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Funonthespot stArt out Wc 10A 5MINUTES
A quick energiser with the emphasis on short bursts of fun. you call 3 or 4 running on the spot variations.
skILL focus Warms�players�down�with�short�bursts�of�activity
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson3oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillof
passinganddigging
tImE 60minutes
ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspacewithano-gozonemarked
EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» 3or4hoopsascentralpointmarkers
» 15–20mini-volleyballs(orsimilarballs)
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Howmanybeanbags? stArt out Wc 06
10MINUTES
Players work in pairs. one player from each pair runs to a central point to collect one ball at a time, digs or sets the ball to themselves, and then back to their team-mate at their base and then tags the next player. the aim is to collect the most number of balls.
skILL focus Warm�up�activity�that�incorporates�the�dig�(or�bump)�as�a�passing�skill
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 15–20�mini-volleyballs�(or�similar�balls)
use the activity card, PLus…» Player1collectsaballfromthecentralpointandeitherdigs
orsetstheballtothemselvesandthenbacktothebase.
Easier: » Theplayerrunsbacktothebasewiththeball.
Harder: » Player2throwstheballbacktoPlayer1sothey
candigitbacktoPlayer2.
tIPs » Todigtheball,playersshouldkeeptheirhandsclaspedtogetherandelbowslockedin,toallowtheballtobounceoffthelowerforearmjustabovethewrist.
» Repeateddigsmaycauseaplayer’sforearmstoreddenquickly.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whenisthecorrecttimetodigtheball? » Isiteasiertodigalowhardballora
highloopyball?
Lesson3·stArt out 20MINUTES
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Shuttleball stArt out cP 01A 10MINUTES
A cooperative game where a ball is thrown to a receiver who digs the ball. the thrower then runs to take the place of the receiver and the receiver, in turn, runs to join players at the thrower’s line. (Play in teams of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Practises�digging�the�ball�with�accuracy
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Thereceiverdigstheballbacktothethrower.
Easier: » Thereceiverpassestheballbacktothethrower.
Harder: » Thethrowercallsoutadigorsettothereceiver.» Ifthereturndigorsetisnotcaughtbythethrower,
theactionisrepeated.
tIPs » Playershavebettercontroloftheballbydiggingitontheinsideoftheirforearmsratherthantheirwrists.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howdoyoudecidewhentopassbackwithadigoraset?
» Whatwillhappenifthethrowerpassestheballhardandfast?
Lesson3·stArt out continued
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Lesson3·GEt Into It 30MINUTES
Pairspassing stArt out InV 03 10MINUTES
on your signal, players pass to each other for 30 seconds. At the end of 30 seconds, the player without the ball moves to form a new pair. Passing starts again.
skILL focus Players�learn�how�to�pass�with�accuracy�and�speed
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�pair�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersbegindiggingorsettingtheballtoeachother.» Whenyoucall‘CHANGE!’,playerschangetheirmethod
ofpassingtoeithersettingordigging(e.g.ifplayersweredigging,theychangetosetting).
Harder: » Haveplayersworkingroupsof3.» Onlysettingordiggingisallowedandeach
playermustpasstoadifferentplayer.
tIPs » Itiseasierforplayerstocontrolthepassbyplayingitfrominfrontoftheirbody.
» Whendiggingtheball,playersneedtokeeptheirarmsrelativelystill.Contactismadewiththeballonthearmsbystraighteningthelegsortakingafinalstepforwardstowardstheball.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whathelpstokeeptheballfromhittingtheground?
» Howdoyouknowwhentodigandwhentoset?
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Continuoustennis GEt Into It nc 08 20MINUTES
Players dig a ball over an obstacle to the other team and run to the back of the line, making way for the next player to receive the ball and dig it. (Play in small groups.)
skILL focus Uses�volleyball�skills�to�keep�a�rally�going�between�two�teams
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Player1usesadigtoplaytheball.» Player2allowstheballtobounceonce
andthenreturnsitusingadig.» Playcooperativelyforthefirst10minutes.» Rotategroups.» Playcompetivelyfortheremaining10minutes.» Pointsarereceivedwhenthereceiving
teamisunabletoreturntheball.
Easier: » Playerscatchtheballandthenbounce
theballanddigbacktotheirpartner.
Harder: » Theballmustbereturnedonthefull.
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Backtobackpass stArt out cP 08 5MINUTES
In pairs, players are back to back and pass a ball to one another.
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson4oBjEctIVE Learntheskillsofserving
tImE 60minutes
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» Varioustargets,e.g.skittles,wickets,squares,cones
» 1mat/hoopperpair
» 4mini-volleyballsperpair
» 4tennisballsperpair
» 1bibperplayer
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Lesson4·stArt out 15MINUTES
WarriorsandDragons stArt out Wc 09A
5MINUTES
Players on one team called Warriors pass a ball to other Warriors and try to tag an opposition called dragons. once dragons are tagged, they become Warriors. When all the dragons are caught, the teams swap over. (Play with 2 teams of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Energiser�that�focuses�on�anticipation��and�evasion�skills
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
refer to the activity card…
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whyisitimportanttobeabletorunfast,shortsprints?
» Ifyouareslowtoreact,whathappens? » Howisthisthesameinthegame
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L-o-n-gthrow stArt out cP 06B 10MINUTES
A cooperative game in which a ball is thrown between two players. If the ball reaches the catcher on the full, both the catcher and the thrower step back. If it is dropped, both take a step forward. the winning pair is the one that has the most distance between them.
skILL focus Introduces�the�underarm�service�technique�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�pair�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersstartwithanunderarmthrow.» Repeattheactivitybutplayers
nowservetheballunderarm.
Easier: » Whenserving,theball
maybounceonce.
Harder: » Haveplayersforma
circleandserveordigtheballacrossthecircletootherplayers.
tIPs » Whenserving,playersrestthevolleyballinthepalmofonehand,holdingitontheothersideoftheirbodysothatitisinfrontoftheirstrikinghand.
» Thewristsandfingersoftheirstrikinghandmustbestrongatthepointofcontact.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whatisyourpreferencewhenserving—usinganopenhandoraclosedfist?
sAfEty » Forsomeplayers,thehardballmaycausediscomfort.
Lesson4·stArt out continued
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Lesson4·GEt Into It 35MINUTES
Kolap stArt out tG 04 10MINUTES
Players throw objects onto a target, such as a mat, with the aim of reaching a set score. (Play in pairs.)
skILL focus Develops�accuracy�in�serving
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 4�mini-volleyballs�per�pair�(or�similar�balls)� � � 4�tennis�balls�per�pair
use the activity card, PLus…» Usetennisballsatfirstandthenintroducevolleyballs.» Theaimistobouncetheballwithinthetarget.» Playersuseanunderarmthrowforthefirstround.» Introduceanunderarmserviceactioninthesecondround.
Easier: » Increasethetargetsize.
Harder: » Varythedistancetothetarget.» Onlyallowserving,notthrowing.
tIPs » Whenserving,playersneedtofollowthroughwiththeirstrikinghand.
» Encourageplayerstousebothanopenandclosedhandtohelpthemfindtheeasiestwaytoserve.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whathappensifyoudonotfollowthroughwithyourstrikinghandwhenserving?
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No-go GEt Into It nc 03 15MINUTES
Players are divided into two teams separated by a no-go barrier. the ball is served across the barrier. the opposing team has to catch the ball and serve it back. (Play in 2 teams of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Practises�serving�and�receiving�service
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersmustservetheballunderarm
oroverarmacrosstheno-gobarrier.
Easier: » Haveplayersmoveclosertotheno-gozonewhenserving.» Allowthereceivingteamtolettheballbounceonce.» Increasethenumberofplayersperteam.
Harder: » Thereceivingteamdigstheballtoanother
team-matewhomustcatchittoscoreapoint.» Thereceivingteammustsuccessfullydig,
thenset,thencatchtoscoreapoint.» Playersmustservefromthebacklineonly.
tIPs » Thelowerandflattertheserveis,theharderitistoreturn.
sAfEty » Playersshouldkeepaneyeonthepersonservingbehindthemtoavoidbeinghit.
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Interceptor GEt Into It InV 01 10MINUTES
two players pass a ball to one another. An opponent between the two players attempts to intercept the ball. Players change roles frequently.
skILL focus Practises�serving,�blocking�and�catching�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersserveunderarm.» Theinterceptorattemptstoblockorcatchtheserve.» Playersswaproleswhentheinterceptorissuccessful.
Harder: » Playersuseanoverarmserve.
tIPs » Playersneedtoservetheballhighenoughtoavoidtheinterceptorcatchingit.
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Whatdidyoulearn? fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
reinforce skill points about serving.
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
Lesson4·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
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Lesson5oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillofspiking
tImE 60minutes
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EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» Tape/chalkforgroundmarkings
» 1bucketand1hooppergroupof3
» 1cone/skittleperplayer
» 4mini-volleyballs(orsimilarball)pergroupof3
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» start out Wc 08B » start out cP 07A » start out sf 02 » Get Into It nc 08 » Get Into It tG 06 » finish up 01
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Lesson5·stArt out 10MINUTES
Hitthesquare stArt out cP 07A 10MINUTES
two pairs of players on opposite sides of a square pass a ball by bouncing it between pairs. (Play in groups of 4.)
skILL focus Practises�spiking/hitting�the�ball�with�accuracy�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�pair�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersbeginbybouncing
theballfromheadheightintothesquaretarget.
» Then,usingthespikingtechnique,playerstosstheballabovetheirheadsandhititintothetarget.
» Challengeplayerstoseewhoseballbouncesthehighestaftertheyhavespikedit.
Easier: » Increasethesizeofthetarget.
Harder: » Apartnerlobstheballupforthe
hittertospikeatthetarget.
tIPs » Trynottothrowtheballtoohighintheairbeforespikingit.
» Encourageplayerstouseanopenhandandhittheballwithfingersfirmandtogether.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whenyouarespiking,isiteasiertocontrolthespikewithanopenhandoraclosedfist?
» Wherewouldbethebestplaceoncourttospiketheball?
» Whatistheadvantageofspikingtheball?
sAfEty » Playersneedtobecarefulnottodirectaspikeatotherplayers.
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Bucketandhoop stArt out sf 02 10MINUTES
from a throw, a ball is spiked to hit a hoop or bucket to score points. Play in groups of 3 players – a feeder, a spiker and a collector.
skILL focus Practices�spiking�the�ball�with�accuracy
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 4�volleyballs�(or�similar�balls)��per�group�of�3
use the activity card, PLus…
fEEdErs:
» Tosstheballabovetheheadheightofthespiker.
sPIkEr:
» Spiketheballandtrytomakeithitthebucketorbounceinsidethehoop.
» Rotateafter6attempts.
coLLEctors:
» Collecttheballsandreturnthemtothefeeder.
scoring» Bucket–5points.» Hoop–3points.» Playingarea–1point.» Totalthescoreafterevery6hits.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » fEEdEr–Whereisthebestplacetothrowtheballtomakesurethespikerissuccessful?
» sPIkEr–Whenisthebesttimetospiketheballtoensureasuccessfulhit?
Lesson5·GEt Into It 40MINUTES
sPIkInG
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Continuoustennis GEt Into It nc 08 20MINUTES
Players spike a ball into the no-go zone and run to the back of the line, making way for the next player to receive the ball and spike it. (Play in groups of 4.)
skILL focus Practises�the�skill�of�spiking
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Player1spikestheballintotheno-gozone.» Player2spikesthemovingvolleyballbackintotheno-gozone.» Playcooperativelyforthefirst10minutes.» Rotategroups.» Playcompetitivelyfortheremaining10minutes.» Pointsarescoredwhenthereceiving
teamisunabletoreturntheball.
Easier: » Player2catchesthevolleyballandspikesitintotheno-gozone.
Harder: » Decreasethesizeoftheno-gozone.» Awardapointifthespikesuccessfullylandsintheno-gozone.
tIPs » Makesuretheballisonthehittingsideoftheplayer’sbody.
» Afterspikingtheball,theplayer’shittingarmshouldfollowthroughacrosstheirbody.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Intennis,whatactionissimilartospiking?
Lesson5·GEt Into It continued
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Lesson5·GEt Into It continued
Koolchee GEt Into It tG 06 10MINUTES
Players spike the ball trying to knock over their partner’s target, such as a skittle or cone. (Play in pairs.)
skILL focus Focuses�on�spiking�the�ball�with�power�and�accuracy�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�pair�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersspiketheballwiththeaim
ofknockingovertheirpartner’starget.
Easier: » Allowplayerstouseanoverarmthrow
orapushfromabovetheshoulder.
Harder: » Haveateam-matelobtheballup
foraplayertospikeatthetarget.
tIPs » Playersshouldturntheirbodytowardswheretheballistobespiked.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howcanyoudirectwheretheballneedstobespiked?
sAfEty » Playersneedtobeawareofconesreboundingwhentheyarehit.
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Lesson5·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Low5s,high5s stArt out Wc 08B 5MINUTES
Players perform the nominated low 5s or high 5s with 4 other players.
skILL focus Warm�down�activity/energiser
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson6oBjEctIVE Developingskillsof
blockinganddefending
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ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspacewithano-gozonemarked
EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» 1volleyballnetorropepercourt
» 1mini-volleyball(orsimilarball)perplayer
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» start out Wc 04A » start out Wc 08B » start out InV 02 » Get Into It nc 05 » Get Into It nc 11 » finish up 01
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Lesson6·stArt out 10MINUTES
Names stArt out InV 02 10MINUTES
All players stand in a circle and pass a ball to each other. An interceptor inside the circle tries to intercept the ball. only the interceptor can move. (Play in groups of 6–8.)
skILL focus Develops�the�ability�to�intercept�and��anticipate�where�the�ball�is�going
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Changethemethodofpassingbetweenplayers
(e.g.dig,set,serveorspike).
» Theinterceptorsmustblocktheballwiththeirhands.
Harder: » Addextrainterceptors.
tIPs » Whentryingtointercept,watchthebodymovementoftheplayerpassingtheball.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howcanyoumakesuretheballwillnotbeintercepted?
» Whatshouldaninterceptorbetryingtoanticipate?
sEtdIG
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Lesson6·GEt Into It 40MINUTES
Throw,throw,throw stArt out Wc 04A 10MINUTES
two groups of equal size face each other on opposite sides of the court with a no-go zone in the middle. All players have a ball and, on your signal, pass their ball in the direction of the opposite team while 1 interceptor from each team attempts to block the balls. After a set period, balls are counted to see which team has the fewest.
skILL focus Helps�players�read�the�game�and�teaches�how�to�block�the�ball�as�a�defender
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�player
use the activity card, PLus…» Oneinterceptorfromeachteamstandsintheno-gozone.» Playerscanchoosetoserve,loborpasstheballacross
theno-gozonetowardstheotherteam.» Interceptorsintheno-gozonetrytoblock
opponents’ballsusingtheirhands.
Harder: » Increasethewidthoftheno-gozone
andhaveplayersserveorspiketheball.
tIPs » Rotateinterceptorsregularly. » Blockersshouldhavekneesbent,readytojump. » Haveplayersfacefingersdownwardwhenblocking,so
whentheballreboundsitisdirectedtowardstheground. » Blockersshouldstayclosetotheopposition’sline.
sAfEty » Playersneedtobecarefulnottohittheirteaminterceptorfrombehind.
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Zoneball GEt Into It nc 11 15MINUTES
Players are divided into two teams – an attacking team and a defending team. the defending team prevents balls from landing in their zone by digging, setting or spiking them away. (Play in teams of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Practises�setting,�digging�and�spiking�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 3�or�4�mini-volleyballs�per�group��(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Attackersservetheballeitherunderarmoroverarm.
Easier:» Defendersmaycatchtheballbeforedigging,
settingorspikingitoutoftheirzone.
Harder:» Increasethenumberofballs.
tIPs » Haveoneteamasdefendersforadesignatedperiodandthenswaproles.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whendefending,whereshouldyoustandonthecourttodefendyourarea?
» Whenattacking,whattacticscouldyouusetoimprovethechancesofwinningthepoint?
Lesson6·GEt Into It continued
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Spaceball GEt Into It nc 05 15MINUTES
two teams are on a court with a net between them. the serving team sends the ball over the net. the opposing team has to keep the ball off the ground by catching it or using a defender to block the ball. the receivers then become the servers and return the ball. (Play with 6 or more.)
skILL focus Helps�players�read�the�game�and�teaches�them�how�to�block�at�the�net
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�volleyball�net�or�rope��strung�between�2�poles�1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Eachteamnominatesadefender
tostandatthefrontofthecourt.» Ontheserve,ifthedefender
successfullyblockstheball,theyscore2points.
» Iftheservepassesthedefender,otherteammembersmustsetordigtoanotherteammembertocatchtheball.
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» Ifaplayercatchestheball,theyscore1pointfortheirteam.» Iftheballhitstheground,theservingteamscores1point.» Afterthereceivingteamcatchestheball,theyreturnit
withaserve.
Easier: » Playersmayservetheballclosertothenet.» Theballisallowedtobounceonce.
Harder: » Thereceivingteammustdig,setandcatch
theballbeforereturningit.» Playusingminivolleyballrules.Teamsscore
2pointsiftheywinarallyusingablock.
tIPs » Theplayersneedtobeasclosetothenetaspossibletoblocktheball.
» Haveblockerstrytojumpabovethenetheighttoblocktheball.
» Blockersmusttrytokeepoffthenetwhenblocking.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whatdoesaplayerneedtodotobeagooddefender?
Lesson6·GEt Into It continued
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Lesson6·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Low5s,high5s stArt out Wc 08B 5MINUTES
Players perform the nominated low 5s or high 5s with 4 other players.
skILL focus Warm�down�activity/energiser
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson7oBjEctIVE Developingtheskills
ofamodifiedgameofminivolleyball
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ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspacewithano-gozonemarked
EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» 1volleyballnetpercourt
» 1mini-volleyball(orsimilarball)percourt
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» start out Wc 08A » start out cP 02B » Get Into It nc 02 » Get Into It nc 04 » Get Into It nc 06 » finish up 01
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Lesson7·stArt out 10MINUTES
Partnertag stArt out Wc 08A 10MINUTES
Players form pairs. on your signal, one player — the tagger — tries to tag the other player. At the same time, all other pairs are doing the same thing — taggers are trying to tag their partners.
skILL focus Warm�up/energiser�activity
refer to the activity card…
Lesson7·GEt Into It 40MINUTES
Wulijini GEt Into It nc 04 10MINUTES
two teams try to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible.
skILL focus Teaches�control�of�the�ball�in�the�air�and�encourages�teamwork�to�cover�a�court�in�defence�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Nominateeitheradigorasetwhichplayers
mustusetokeeptheballintheair.» Playersmustuse3passestoreturntheball.» Playersworkcooperativelytokeeptherallygoing.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whatneedstohappentokeeptheballintheairforaslongaspossible?
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Sittingvolleyball GEt Into It nc 02 15MINUTES
An alternative version to traditional standing volleyball, using a smaller court and a lower net.
skILL focus Teaches�the�rules�of�volleyball�and�promotes�inclusion�
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
refer to the activity card…
Easier: » Allowanunlimitednumberofpasses
beforetheballgoesoverthenet.
Harder: » Reducethenumberofplayersineachteam.
tIPs » Encourageplayerstocommunicatewitheachothertoemphasiseteamwork.
Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whatextrarulescouldyouaddtohelpthisgame?
Lesson7·GEt Into It continued
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Newcombeball GEt Into It nc 06 15MINUTES
form two teams, with a net between them. the serving team sends the ball over the net and the opposing team has to catch the ball and keep it off the ground. (Play with 2 teams of 4.)
skILL focus Introduces�players�to�mini�volleyball�rules
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersmaycatchtheballofftheserve
orthefirstpassoverthenet.» Playersthenplay3passes(e.g.dig,set,spike)
toreturntheballoverthenet.» Continueuntilarallyiswon.» Theteamwinningtherallyserves.
Easier: » Allowplayerstolettheballbouncebeforecatchingit.
Harder: » Theservemustbefromthebaseline
insteadofthebackhalfofthecourt.
Lesson7·GEt Into It continued
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Lesson7·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Untietheknot stArt out cP 02B 5MINUTES
Each player holds the hands of two different players. the aim is to untangle the knot without letting go.
skILL focus Warm�down�activity�that�encourages�cooperation�and�flexibility
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Lesson8oBjEctIVE Developingthespecific
skills,rulesandtacticsofamodifiedgameofminivolleyball
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EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas
» 1volleyballnetpercourt
» 1mini-volleyball(orsimilar)pergroupof3
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» start out nc 02A » Get Into It nc 06 » Get Into It nc 09 » Get Into It nc 10 » finish up 01
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Lesson8·stArt out 5MINUTES
Keeptheballup stArt out nc 02A 5MINUTES
Players try to keep the ball off the ground by passing it to each other. (Play in groups of 3 or more.)
skILL focus Energiser�that�uses�passing/hitting�skills�to�keep�the�ball�up�in�the�air
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�group�(or�similar�ball)
refer to the activity card…
Harder: » Onyourcall,thepassingmethodbetween
playersmustchangetoeithera’SET!’or’DIG!’
tIPs » Whenplayersaresetting,fingersandwristsneedtobestrong.
» Thecloseryouaretootherplayers,theeasieritistocontroltheballandkeepitofftheground.
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Lesson8·GEt Into It 45MINUTES
Newcombeball GEt Into It nc 06 15MINUTES
form two teams, with a net between them. the serving team sends the ball over the net and the opposing team has to catch the ball and keep it off the ground. (Play with 2 teams of 4.)
skILL focus Introduces�players�to�mini�volleyball�rules
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
use the activity card, PLus…» Playersmaycatchtheballofftheserve
orthefirstpassoverthenet.» Playersthenplay3passes(e.g.dig,set,spike)
toreturntheballoverthenet.» Continueuntilarallyiswon.» Theteamwinningtherallyserves.
Easier: » Allowplayerstolettheballbouncebeforecatchingit.
Harder: » Theservemustbefromthebaseline
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Lesson8·GEt Into It continued
King/Queenofthecourt GEt Into It nc 10
10MINUTES
this is a modified version of volleyball, played on a smaller court. the team that wins the rally remains on the court and becomes king/Queen. the losing team leaves the court to be replaced by the next challenger. When a team beats the king/Queen, they move to the other side of the net to replace the king/Queen. (Play with 3 teams of 4.)
skILL focus Introduces�mini�volleyball�rules
AddItIonAL EQuIPmEnt 1�mini-volleyball�per�court�(or�similar�ball)
refer to the activity card…
tIPs » Encourageplayerstocommunicatewitheachothertoemphasiseteamwork.
Minivolleyball GEt Into It nc 09 20MINUTES
A modified version of volleyball played on a smaller court with no designated positions. (Play with 2 teams of 4.)
refer to the activity card…
tIPs » Focusontheimportanceofplayingasateamandworkingtogetherinbothdefenceandattack.
» Focusontheimportanceofusingupthemaximum3hitspermitted.
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Lesson8·fInIsH uP 10MINUTES
Whatdidyoulearn? fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
reinforce skill points about volleyball. make participants aware of local opportunities to continue to participate in mini volleyball outside of this program.
refer to the activity card…
Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES
Gather up the equipment and store it properly.
refer to the activity card…
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Wheretofromhere?
Thereareanumberofwaysyoucancontinueyourpositiveexperiencewithvolleyball.Throughstateandterritoryassociations,theAustralianVolleyballFederationdeliversarangeofprogramsforjuniors(Spikezone®),coachesandofficials,andpeoplewithadisability.Belowisabriefoutlineofsomeoftheprogramsavailable.Formoreinformation,contacttheappropriatestatevolleyballassociationorrefertotheAustralianVolleyballFederationwebsite(seecontactdetailsbelow).
spikezone®
TheAustralianVolleyballFederation’snationalparticipationprogramforprimaryschoolchildren(8to13yearolds)isSpikezone®andisdeliveredatvariouslocationsthroughoutthecountry.Thisprogramofferstheopportunityforparticipantstoengageinregulargamesagainstotherteams,typicallyonaweeklybasisforaperiodofabout10weeks.
FormoreinformationabouttheSpikezoneprogram,visitthewebsiteatwww.spikezone.com.auorsendanemailtospikezone@avf.org.au.
Volleyball in schools
Whilethesportisstillbecomingestablishedattheprimaryschoollevel,ithasadefinitepresenceathighschoollevel.Teamsparticipateinweeklyleaguesandmoststates/territorieshaveanannualStateSchoolsCupevent.ThepinnacleatthislevelistheAustralianVolleyballSchoolsCup,anannualeventheldeachDecemberwithmorethan3,500studentsfromeverystateandterritoryandregularteamsfromhighschoolsoverseas.ThiseventisthelargestofitskindforanysportinAustralia.
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coaching and officiating
Througheachstatevolleyballassociation,theAustralianVolleyballFederationdeliverscoachingandrefereeingaccreditationtrainingprogramsallyearround.CoachesandrefereeswhocompletetherequirementsforthesetrainingprogramsareaccreditedthroughtheNationalCoachAccreditationScheme(NCAS)andtheNationalOfficialsAccreditationScheme(NOAS).
Formoreinformationaboutgettinginvolvedincoachingandrefereeingprograms,visittheAustralianVolleyballFederationwebsiteorcontactyourstatevolleyballassociation.
Inclusive volleyball for players with a disability
Thereareopportunitiesforplayerswithadisabilitytobeinvolvedwithalllevelsofvolleyball.TheAustralianVolleyballFederationencouragesinclusionwithinitsparticipationprogramsandalsohaslinkswithnationaldisabilitysportorganisationsthatdeliversittingvolleyball,standingvolleyballandvolleyballforthedeafthroughtonationalteamlevelatinternationalcompetitions,includingtheParalympicsandDeaflympicsrespectively.
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Formoreinformation
Onleavingschool,therearebothcompetitiveandsocialparticipationopportunitiesavailablethroughaffiliatedvolleyballclubsandassociations.
The‘WherecanIplay?’mapthatisaccessibleontheAustralianVolleyballFederationwebsiteatwww.avf.org.au providesmoreinformationabouttheseopportunities,includingcontactdetailsforclubandassociationrepresentativeswhocanprovidefurtherinformation.
Alternatively,contactthefollowingorganisationsforinformationaboutopportunitiesinyourarea:
Australian Volleyball federationPhone(02)[email protected]
Volleyball Act Phone(02)62479587
state Volleyball new south Wales Phone(02)95430738
Volleyball northern territory [email protected]
Volleyball Queensland Phone(07)33671991
Volleyball south Australia Phone(08)81249100
Volleyball tasmania [email protected]
Volleyball Victoria Phone(03)95214800
Volleyball Western Australia Phone(08)92288522
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