Volleyball

Essential Questions What is the difference between forearm passing and setting in volleyball? What does defensive strategy look like in the game of volleyball? What does offensive strategy look like in the game of volleyball?

HISTORY Volleyball originated in the United States in 1895 as a blend of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball. In 1896, the first game of Volleyball was played at Springfield College. In the year 1900, Volleyball was popular enough that a new ball was customized for the sport. In 1913, volleyball was held in the Far Eastern Games. This was the first official volleyball competition.

HISTORY In 1916, volleyball had arrived in YMCA Brazil and South America. The set and spike were first used in the Philippines. This offensive system altered how the game was played. The ball could now be set in a high in the air and then spiked by a teammate. The first U.S. Open was staged and the field was open to non-YMCA squads. The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) was formed in 1928 and is recognized as the rules-making, governing body in the United States.

VOLLEYBALL EQUIPMENT Volleyball Net Court Beach Ball (as needed) Balloon (as needed) *Be aware if any students have a possible latex allergy when using balloons

HOW TO PLAY Each team has 6 players. Game begins with one team serving from behind the end line in the back right corner. Game is played to 25 points, must win by 2. Each serve is awarded a point. Winner must win best 2 out of 3 games.

VOLLEYBALL SAFETY Players should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Players should be aware of their court spacing, specifically other teammates. Play area must be free of trash. Also, cleaning up water/sweat spills.

Modified Height Volleyball Net VOLLEYBALL COURT Regulation Height Volleyball Net Modified Height Volleyball Net for the Disabled *Net can be modified according to the abilities of the players*

Players move clockwise from position to position ROTATION Players move clockwise from position to position

OVERHAND SERVE A serve done by tossing the ball above the head and striking it with the hand above the shoulder OVERHAND SERVE

UNDERHAND SERVE A serve in which the ball is held waist high and then struck with the opposite closed fist in an "underhand pitching" motion while stepping forward

UNDERHAND SERVE CUES Stride position Ball in non-dominant hand Contact ball with dominant hand Contact and follow through

SPIKE A ball contacted with force by a player on the offensive team with the goal of the ball hitting the opponents floor and scoring a point SPIKE VIDEO

SPIKE CUES Eyes on the object Palm flat Extend to target Follow through

Trying to softly touch the ball over the net or over the block(s) TIP Trying to softly touch the ball over the net or over the block(s) TIP VIDEO

DIG A way of passing the volleyball from a down low position to stop someone’s spike from hitting the ground. DIG VIDEO

Is the “ready position” for the team receiving the serve. SERVE RECEIVE Is the “ready position” for the team receiving the serve.

SETTING/OVERHEAD PASS A type of pass in which the ball is contacted with the fingertips above the shoulders in a forward and upward motion SETTING VIDEO

SET PASS CUES Staggered stance Move under the ball Diamond fingers Extend up and follow through

FOREARM/BUMP PASS A pass with both arms together where the ball makes contacts with your forearm. FOREARM/BUMP VIDEO

FORMARM PASS CUES Hands together Thumbs parallel Arms flat Bend and extend knees

FOOT FAULT Stepping onto the serving line while serving the ball, resulting in losing possession of the ball an adding a point to the opponents score.

Cognition Information

What is this? Volleyball Net Balloon Volleyball Court Beach ball

Why Should I Play Volleyball? Playing volleyball is good for my cardiovascular health Playing volleyball stimulates my brain Playing volleyball helps keep my muscles and joints flexible and strong Playing volleyball allows me to make new friends and have fun while being active

How Will Volleyball Benefit Me In My Life? Playing volleyball keeps me at a healthy weight Playing volleyball will help me stay energized Playing volleyball is a great way to make friends

Cognition Assessments Tools

What Am I Doing?

What is this?

Why Should I Play Volleyball?

How Will Vollleyball Benefit Me In My Life?

Volleyball Cognition Assessment What Equipment is this? What Skill am I doing? Why am I doing this? How will this benefit me in my life?

Identify the Volleyball

Identify the Person Playing Volleyball