Three-Touch Throw and Catch Positions
Students practice volleyball positions and rotation using throw-catch sequences to isolate positional awareness from technical execution
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About This Activity
Students practice volleyball positions and rotation using throw-catch sequences to isolate positional awareness from technical execution
Quick Info
moderate
18
9m x 18m per court (2-3 courts recommended)
Equipment Required
Volleyball nets
2-3
Volleyballs
2-6 (1-2 per court)
Court markers/cones
24 (8 per court)
Position markers
18 (6 per court numbered 1-6)
Position bibs/bands
36 (6 different colours, 6 of each)
Rotation reference cards
3-6 (1-2 per court)
Markers Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Skills
Positioning
Game Sense
Team Play
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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