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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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ii

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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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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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.


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?

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IntroductIon

Howtousethisbook

1

ReadtheintroductorypagestomakesureyouhaveanunderstandingofthePlayingforLifephilosophyandabasicunderstandingofthesport,includingtermsandskills,safetyconsiderationsandequipmentrequirements.

2

Readthrougheachlessonplantomakesureyouunderstandtheobjectivesandrequirementsforeachlesson.

3

CollectandreviewtherequiredPlayingforLifeactivitycardsreferredtoineachofthelessons.

4 Addtheloose-leaf

activitycardstothering-boundholder(shown).Acompanionbookcansitalongsidetheactivitycards—justslidethecoverintotheholder.

5

Beforeconductingeachlesson,organiseanappropriateandsafeplayingareaandthenecessaryequipment(basedonthenumber,abilitylevelsandbackgroundsoftheplayersandtheavailableareaandequipment).AfullequipmentkitforthiscompanionbookhasbeenpreparedandisavailablethroughtheActiveAfter-schoolCommunitiespreferredsupplier.Toorder,visitourwebsiteatwww.ausport.gov.au/aasc.

6

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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Remember,ifthegameisn’tworkingcHAnGE It 1

Lesson1oBjEctIVE Introductiontovolleyball

tImE 60minutes

ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspacewithano-gozonemarked

EQuIPmEnt » Markerconestodefineplayingareas

» 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


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


Putitaway! fInIsH uP 01 5MINUTES

In groups of 3 or 4, gather up the equipment and store it properly.


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Lesson2oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillofsetting

tImE 60minutes

ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspace

Ahittingwallatleast3metreshighand5metreswide

Amarker1metrebackfromthewall


» 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


Harder: » Restrictthesizeoftheplayingarea.

Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howcanyoubestavoidbeingtagged?


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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


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?


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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


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?


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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?


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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



Gather up the equipment and store it properly.


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Lesson3oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillof

passinganddigging

tImE 60minutes



» 3or4hoopsascentralpointmarkers

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Howmanybeanbags? stArt out Wc 06

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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?


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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


use the activity card, PLus…» Thereceiverdigstheballbacktothethrower.

Easier: » Thereceiverpassestheballbacktothethrower.

Harder: » Thethrowercallsoutadigorsettothereceiver.» Ifthereturndigorsetisnotcaughtbythethrower,

theactionisrepeated.

tIPs » Playershavebettercontroloftheballbydiggingitontheinsideoftheirforearmsratherthantheirwrists.

Ask tHE PLAyErs » Howdoyoudecidewhentopassbackwithadigoraset?

» Whatwillhappenifthethrowerpassestheballhardandfast?


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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


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


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.





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Lesson4oBjEctIVE Learntheskillsofserving

tImE 60minutes



» Varioustargets,e.g.skittles,wickets,squares,cones

» 1mat/hoopperpair

» 4mini-volleyballsperpair

» 4tennisballsperpair

» 1bibperplayer

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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



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�


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.


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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�


use the activity card, PLus…» Playersserveunderarm.» Theinterceptorattemptstoblockorcatchtheserve.» Playersswaproleswhentheinterceptorissuccessful.

Harder: » Playersuseanoverarmserve.

tIPs » Playersneedtoservetheballhighenoughtoavoidtheinterceptorcatchingit.

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reinforce skill points about serving.






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Lesson5oBjEctIVE Learningtheskillofspiking

tImE 60minutes



» Tape/chalkforgroundmarkings

» 1bucketand1hooppergroupof3

» 1cone/skittleperplayer

» 4mini-volleyballs(orsimilarball)pergroupof3

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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�


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?


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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


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?


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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�


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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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





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Lesson6oBjEctIVE Developingskillsof

blockinganddefending

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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


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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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?


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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?


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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





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Lesson7oBjEctIVE Developingtheskills

ofamodifiedgameofminivolleyball

tImE 60minutes



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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



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�


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�



Easier: » Allowanunlimitednumberofpasses

beforetheballgoesoverthenet.

Harder: » Reducethenumberofplayersineachteam.

tIPs » Encourageplayerstocommunicatewitheachothertoemphasiseteamwork.

Ask tHE PLAyErs » Whatextrarulescouldyouaddtohelpthisgame?


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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


use the activity card, PLus…» Playersmaycatchtheballofftheserve

orthefirstpassoverthenet.» Playersthenplay3passes(e.g.dig,set,spike)

toreturntheballoverthenet.» Continueuntilarallyiswon.» Theteamwinningtherallyserves.

Easier: » Allowplayerstolettheballbouncebeforecatchingit.

Harder: » Theservemustbefromthebaseline

insteadofthebackhalfofthecourt.


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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





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Lesson8oBjEctIVE Developingthespecific

skills,rulesandtacticsofamodifiedgameofminivolleyball

tImE 60minutes

ArEA Volleyballcourtorequivalentspace


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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



Harder: » Onyourcall,thepassingmethodbetween

playersmustchangetoeithera’SET!’or’DIG!’

tIPs » Whenplayersaresetting,fingersandwristsneedtobestrong.

» Thecloseryouaretootherplayers,theeasieritistocontroltheballandkeepitofftheground.

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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


use the activity card, PLus…» Playersmaycatchtheballofftheserve

orthefirstpassoverthenet.» Playersthenplay3passes(e.g.dig,set,spike)

toreturntheballoverthenet.» Continueuntilarallyiswon.» Theteamwinningtherallyserves.

Easier: » Allowplayerstolettheballbouncebeforecatchingit.

Harder: » Theservemustbefromthebaseline

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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



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.)


tIPs » Focusontheimportanceofplayingasateamandworkingtogetherinbothdefenceandattack.

» Focusontheimportanceofusingupthemaximum3hitspermitted.

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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.





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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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