4v4 Small-Sided Volleyball Game
Modified volleyball game on reduced courts focusing on applying dig technique in competitive situations with rule modifications to maintain rallies
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Modified volleyball game on reduced courts focusing on applying dig technique in competitive situations with rule modifications to maintain rallies
Quick Info
high
24
Sports hall or outdoor courts - need 9m x 9m per court including safety space. For class of 24 students (3 courts): 30m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Volleyballs
1 per court plus 2-3 spares (6-7 total for 3 courts)
Volleyball nets
1 per court (3 nets for class of 24)
Cones or court markers
8 per court (24 total for 3 courts)
Scorecards or whiteboards
1 per court (optional)
Cones
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Skills
Court Movement
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Passing
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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