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Lesson 5 - Overarm Attacking Shots

Partnership to Competition

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Year 2

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Sending and Receiving

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45 min

Big Question

How can we use powerful attacking shots to win points in sending and receiving games?

Learning Objectives

Develop overarm attacking shots for volleyball-style games
Learn the technique and timing of 'spike' shots
Apply attacking shots effectively in game situations

Key Outcomes

Students will demonstrate improved overarm attacking technique
Students will understand when and why to use attacking shots
Students will work effectively in teams during game activities

Equipment & Resources Required

Volleyballs

2-3 nets

Distributed to each playing area

Alternative: Large soft balls, foam balls for safety

Cones

16-20 cones

Mark court boundaries and team positions

Alternative: Markers, chalk lines

Bibs

4 different colours (9 each)

Identify different teams clearly

Alternative: Coloured bands, team markers

Key Vocabulary

Attacking shot

A powerful overarm shot aimed downwards to win points

Spike

A volleyball attacking shot hit with force from high to low

Overarm

Throwing or hitting motion with arm raised above shoulder height

Rally

Continuous back and forth play between teams

Court

The playing area with clear boundaries

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Students can catch and throw a ball accurately
Students understand basic court positioning
Students can work cooperatively in team activities

Current Skills

Overarm attacking shot technique
Timing and positioning for attacking shots
Team coordination in sending and receiving games

Next Steps

Developing more advanced volleyball techniques
Playing modified volleyball games with rules
Strategic placement of attacking shots

Milestone Indicators

Consistent contact with ball using correct hand position

Ability to direct ball downwards over net

Understanding of when to use attacking shots in games

Key Teaching Points

Attacking shots aim to hit ball downwards with power to win points
Correct arm position: elbow bent 90 degrees, hand high above head
Contact ball with centre of palm, fingers spread wide for control
Follow through down to side of body, never touch the net
Teamwork in passing sequences helps create successful attacking opportunities

Common Misconceptions

Students thinking attacking shots should go upwards like normal throws
Believing power is more important than technique and accuracy
Assuming only the strongest students can perform attacking shots effectively
Thinking attacking shots are the only way to score points in games
Misunderstanding that technique works same for standing and seated positions

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Shorter activity bursts with frequent changes, clear boundaries and expectations, regular movement opportunities

dyspraxia

Simplified movement patterns, extra practice time for technique, larger balls for easier contact

autism spectrum

Clear routine structure for activities, visual schedule showing lesson progression, quiet space available if needed

visual impairment

Use brightly coloured balls, verbal descriptions of demonstrations, buddy system for positioning guidance

hearing impairment

Visual hand signals for instructions, written technique points on display board, peer support for rule explanations

physical disability

Seated attacking shot variations, modified equipment and court size, alternative scoring systems

Cross-Curricular Links

Maths

Counting successful attacking shots, angles of arm movement and ball trajectory, measuring court dimensions

Science

Forces and motion in ball flight, gravity affecting downward shots, muscle coordination in movements

Geography

Directions and spatial awareness on court, understanding of boundaries and areas

PSHE

Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, supporting others and fair play

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Move between groups to observe technique, stand where all students can see demonstrations

Observation Focus

Watch for correct attacking shot arm position, teamwork during sequences, safe play near nets

Intervention Points

Step in if attacking shots become unsafe, support struggling students with technique, mediate disputes in games

Demonstration Notes

Use exaggerated movements to show technique clearly, demonstrate both correct and common error examples, involve confident students in demonstrations

Verbal Cues

•'High to low!'
•'Spread those fingers!'
•'Work as a team!'
•'Down through the ball!'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Hall minimum 15m x 20m with 3m clear space around court boundaries

Surface Check

Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, appropriate indoor flooring

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check volleyballs are properly inflated and undamaged
•Ensure nets are securely fastened and at correct height
•Inspect cones for cracks or sharp edges

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Ball strikes to face during attacking shots
•Collisions near net during rallies
•Over-stretching during attacking movements
•Falls during quick movement activities

Risk Mitigation

•Teach controlled attacking shots with emphasis on technique over power
•Maintain safe distances between groups and from walls
•Emphasise no contact with net during play
•Use softer balls for students still developing technique

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position to observe all groups during activities
•Monitor attacking shot technique for safety
•Watch for fatigue during energetic games

Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply basic first aid, contact office if serious injury