EQUIPMENT
1 volleyball
1 net
OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Volleyball. In this game, the objective is to score the most points to help your team win.
INSTRUCTIONS
- I will divide you into two teams.
- You are not allowed to touch the net.
- Once the ball is served over the net, each team gets to hit the ball up to three times only.
- The same student cannot hit the ball twice in a row.
- Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
- The ball cannot be “carried” or “lifted”.
- If the ball is served and goes outside the boundary lines, it is the other team’s point. If the ball touches the line, it is considered “in” bounds.
- We will keep rally scoring – a point is awarded on every serve.
- After each game we will switch sides.
Game 1: Play as indicated above. Teams will play the best 2 out of 3 games (the first two games are played to 25 points and if necessary, the third game is played to 15 points) – depending on class time.
TEACHING TIPS
- Approach: Depending on class size, use discretion as to how many students are allowed on the court at a time. You can play multiple games (competitive and non-competitive) simultaneously, or have students substitute in and out of the game.
- Approach: Make the court smaller based on students’ athletic ability.
- Approach: Allow a one bounce rule if volleying the ball is too difficult.
- Discussion: Ask students to share who they saw doing a good job at using their finger pads (and not palms) when setting during the game.