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This unit introduces Year 7 students to the fundamental techniques of volleyball through a carefully sequenced progression from individual ball control to competitive team play. The emphasis is on building technical competence with each core skill before combining them in authentic game situations. By exploring both offensive and defensive techniques alongside tactical understanding, students develop the physical skills and strategic thinking needed to participate confidently in volleyball.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Volleyball Set Shot Technique
1h

Big Question:

How can we use our hands like a cushion to control and direct the volleyball?

Key Objectives:

  • • To investigate and identify the key points of a set shot through exploration and peer observation
  • • To demonstrate a set shot with correct technique during partner practice activities

Lesson 2

Dig Technique and Partner Rallying
1h

Big Question:

How can mastering the dig shot transform your ability to keep the ball in play and build successful rallies?

Key Objectives:

  • • To investigate and identify the four key technical points of an effective dig shot
  • • To demonstrate a controlled dig with a partner during collaborative practice

Lesson 3

Serving Technique
1h

Big Question:

How does mastering the serve give you control over the game?

Key Objectives:

  • • To investigate and identify the key points of an effective underarm serve
  • • To demonstrate a consistent underarm serve with correct technique during partner practice

Lesson 4

Spike and Block Techniques
1h

Big Question:

How can attacking and defensive skills at the net change the outcome of a volleyball rally?

Key Objectives:

  • • To investigate and identify the key technical points of spiking and blocking in volleyball
  • • To demonstrate correct spike and block techniques with a partner during progressive practice drills

Lesson 5

Court Positions and Rotation
1h

Big Question:

How does understanding positions and rotation transform a group of individuals into a coordinated volleyball team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To investigate and identify the six key court positions in volleyball
  • • To demonstrate effective positional play during game situations

Lesson 6

Skills in Gameplay
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine all our volleyball skills to play competitive and enjoyable games?

Key Objectives:

  • • To demonstrate key volleyball skills consistently in game situations
  • • To develop rule knowledge and apply it effectively during competitive play