Volleyball Foundations & Skills
•Year 5
•Volleyball
•Distribute around court perimeter before lesson
Alternative: Playground balls, foam volleyballs for beginners
Use to mark court boundaries and target areas
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, or other boundary markers
A volleyball technique used when the ball is too low to volley, using the forearms to contact the ball
The part of the arm between the wrist and elbow, used as the contact surface for digging
Athletic stance with knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart, ready to move in any direction
The flat surface created by joining forearms together for digging
Another name for the dig shot, referring to the upward contact with the ball
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, communication skills in partner work, following and giving instructions
Counting consecutive touches, measuring distances for spacing, angles of ball trajectory and platform positioning
Forces and motion in ball contact, gravity affecting ball flight, biomechanics of efficient movement
Spatial awareness and positioning, directional movement, mapping court positions and movements
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when learning new skills, encouraging others and celebrating success
Stand where you can see all students, move between groups during practice activities
Watch for correct forearm contact, body positioning, and movement to ball
Step in when technique is unsafe, students are struggling, or activities need modification
Use exaggerated movements to show technique clearly, demonstrate common mistakes to avoid
Minimum 20m x 30m clear area with 3m clearance above playing surface
Dry, level surface free from obstacles, check for wet patches or hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek medical support as needed
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