Skill Drill Volleyball Activities for KS2

Partners practice volleyball bump and set techniques with cognitive challenge of performing opposite actions to verbal commands

Groups of 5 practice bump passing in circles with direction changes to develop ball control and communication

Cooperative group activity where 4 students in a circle take turns running to the middle, bumping or digging the ball upward, and rotating out in sequence

Partner accuracy game where players use volleyball digs to hit target cones

Partners practice accuracy skills by aiming at cone targets with competitive collection element

Competitive partner activity where students practice dig pass accuracy by attempting to hit target cones, collecting cones when successful

Groups of four work cooperatively to maintain continuous volley rallies over the net, applying technique under game-like pressure

Pairs work cooperatively to build and extend rallies using controlled shots aimed at partner's reach

Partners use iPads to photograph each other performing slow-motion digs, then analyse the images to discover and articulate the three key technical points of effective dig technique

Competitive 1v1 volleyball game focusing on fast catching, quick decision-making, and tactical ball placement

Practice selecting appropriate volleyball technique based on ball height

Skill practice activity where students choose appropriate volleyball techniques based on ball height

Partner drill developing proper catching technique above head height with tactical footwork

Students practice efficient footwork patterns by moving from central ready position to numbered zones around a court area, focusing on starting, stopping, and recovery techniques

Partner practice of volleyball setting technique focusing on correct finger positioning, extension, and control through progressive stages from static to dynamic

Partners practice dig technique in a throw-bounce-dig pattern against a wall, with progressive challenges including distance variation and movement addition to develop consistency and accuracy

Students rotate between playing and coaching roles, providing specific technical feedback to peers based on assigned observation focus areas

Step-by-step progression to develop volleyball dig shot technique from basic catching to advanced bumping

A systematic serving practice that builds confidence and accuracy by gradually increasing distance

Systematic progression from close-range to regulation distance serving practice

Brief structured team discussion between games focusing on tactical reflection and strategic planning for improvement

Partner challenge to maintain striking rallies while counting successful exchanges

One student throws or rolls ball while partner faces away, then must quickly chase and stop the ball when they see it

Progressive ball control activity where students set a volleyball continuously while moving forward, sideways, and backwards across the court