Opposite Call Challenge
Partner activity where students must execute the opposite volleyball technique to the one called, developing quick thinking and technique recall
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About This Activity
Partner activity where students must execute the opposite volleyball technique to the one called, developing quick thinking and technique recall
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum for 30 students
Equipment Required
Volleyballs
1 per pair (15 for 30 students)
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Decision Making
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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