Setting for Success - Modified Volleyball Game
2v2 modified volleyball game where teams earn bonus points for demonstrating excellent setting technique, encouraging skill application in competitive contexts
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2v2 modified volleyball game where teams earn bonus points for demonstrating excellent setting technique, encouraging skill application in competitive contexts
Quick Info
high
24
Each court 6m x 12m, plus 2m buffer zones. For 6 courts need minimum 30m x 30m space
Equipment Required
Volleyballs
1 per court (6-8 balls for 24-32 students)
Volleyball nets and posts
1 per court (6-8 nets)
Cones or court markers
4 per court (24-32 cones total)
Bibs or team bands
Half of students (15 for 30)
Whiteboard showing three key technical points
1 visible to all courts
Cones
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Coordination
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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