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Battleship Serving Game

Competitive pairs game where server attempts to hit their dodging partner on the opposite side of the net using underarm serves.

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About This Activity

Competitive pairs game where server attempts to hit their dodging partner on the opposite side of the net using underarm serves.

Quick Info

moderate
24
Full volleyball court per 2 pairs (9m x 18m), or modified smaller courts

Equipment Required

Volleyball nets

1 net per 2-4 pairs (ideally 2-3 nets for class of 30)

Volleyballs

1 per pair

Court markers/cones

16-24 to mark service lines and boundaries

Whistles

1 for teacher

Markers Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Volleyball

Activity Tags

Skills

Ball Control
Dodging
Game Sense
Serving

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect

Competition

Moderate Competition

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather