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
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