6v6 Positional Volleyball Game
Full 6v6 competitive volleyball game with emphasis on correct positioning, rotation execution, and tactical awareness for both attack and defence
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Full 6v6 competitive volleyball game with emphasis on correct positioning, rotation execution, and tactical awareness for both attack and defence
Quick Info
high
12
18m x 9m full volleyball court per game (can run two simultaneous games with two courts)
Equipment Required
Volleyball net and posts
1 per court
Volleyballs
3-4 per court (1 for play, spares)
Team bibs/vests
12 per court (6 of each colour)
Scoreboard or score cards
1 per court
Court boundary markers if lines not present
8 cones per court
Position markers (optional)
6 per side (12 per court)
Whistle
1 for teacher
Team bibs
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Markers
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Positioning
Game Sense
Team Play
Activity Type
Main Game
Competition
High Competition
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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