Sending & Receiving Challenges
•Year 1
•Sending and Receiving
•One ball per pair for skill development, multiple balls for games
Alternative: Non-sting volleyballs, foam balls, or playground balls
Different colours if possible to aid tracking
Alternative: Small soft balls, tennis balls in socks
Height approximately 0.5-0.8m, stable and safe
Alternative: Rope between posts, tape lines, cones with bands
Clear boundaries for each playing area
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope, spots
Sending the ball or beanbag over the net to start play
Balanced stance with knees bent, facing the net, ready to move
The back line of your playing area where you start from
The hand you write with and feel most comfortable using
Watching the ball carefully and moving to where it will land
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Following multi-step instructions, using descriptive vocabulary for movement, communication with partners
Measuring court dimensions, counting scores and rallies, understanding geometric shapes of playing areas
Forces and motion in ball trajectory, understanding of arc paths, body movements and balance
Directions and spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns around courts
Cooperation and partnership skills, managing competitive emotions, celebrating others' success
Move between courts to observe all groups, position at corners for wide visibility, close observation during skill demonstrations
Watch for correct feeding technique, safe movement patterns, cooperative play, understanding of tactical concepts
Step in if students struggling with basic technique, address safety concerns immediately, support pairs having difficulty cooperating
Use clear, exaggerated movements for feeding technique, involve students in demonstrations, show both correct and incorrect examples for contrast
Minimum 20m x 15m, clear of obstacles, suitable for multiple small courts
Dry, even surface free from hazards, adequate grip for running movements
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact school medical personnel if needed
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