Individual Skills to Team Play
•Year 6
•Volleyball
•Set at appropriate height for Year 6 students (2.1m)
Alternative: Badminton nets lowered, rope between posts
Slightly deflated for easier handling
Alternative: Volleyballs, beach balls, soft play balls
Two colours to distinguish teams clearly
Alternative: Coloured bibs, different coloured shirts
One per referee/line judge
Alternative: Printed rule summaries, whiteboard with rules
Mark court boundaries clearly
Alternative: Cones, chalk lines, tape
A sequence of play that begins with the serve and ends when the ball hits the ground or goes out of bounds
The clockwise movement of players to new positions after winning the right to serve
When the serving team loses the rally and the other team gains the right to serve
The sequence in which players serve, starting from back right position
Official who determines if balls land in or out of court boundaries
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Scorekeeping and number recognition, counting rally exchanges, understanding sequences in rotation patterns
Understanding forces in ball trajectory, energy transfer in serves and spikes, body mechanics in movement
Spatial awareness and court positioning, understanding directions (clockwise rotation), mapping player movements
Fair play and respect for officials, cooperation in team situations, leadership through officiating roles
Move between courts to monitor rule application and provide guidance, position for clear view of all playing areas
Watch for correct rotation execution, accurate officiating, and understanding of scoring system
Step in to clarify rules, resolve disputes, ensure fair play, and maintain appropriate competitive intensity
Use students to demonstrate rotation patterns, show serving positions clearly, model respectful officiating behaviour
Minimum 9m x 18m per court with 2m clear space around boundaries
Level, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure injured student receives proper care before returning to activity
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