SISA Protocol: Volleyball SHMD /08/2012 1

INTRODUCTION Played indoors /outdoors on the beach / sand court. Indoor volleyball: – 6 players per team. – Court = 9m x 9m. Beach volleyball: – 2/4 players per team. – Court = 8m x 8m. – More demanding physically. 2

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INTRODUCTION Volleyball has been described as an interval sport with short periods of exercise (rally) alternating with a short rest. Rallies and breaks combine to form an average length of 90 minutes per game. The length of the game indicates that even though volleyball does rely on an “anaerobic” component it also relies on an endurance component. The length of a set may vary from 11 to 37 minutes. Fitness parameters including endurance, power, and physical height combined with strength, speed and vertical jumping. 4

The “dig” or Pass Main aim: pass the ball to the setter so it can be set to any of the players. Pass needs to be high enough to allow the setter time to move under the ball and play a good set. When passing, one foot should be in front of the other and the legs bent. Hand PositionBody Position 5

Volley pass (Overhead pass) The entire body acts as a spring, which is released when playing the volley. Main aim: play it to a team-mate so that it can be “set” or to “set” the ball for a team mate to attack. The pass is played with one foot in front of the other with the legs bent. The arms are in front and above the forehead with the elbows bent. Hand PositionSetting/volleying action 6

The Spike or Smash Main form of attack - should keep the opponents “blockers” and cover players guessing where the ball is going to land. Spikers hit the ball at an angle onto the blockers hands thereby causing the ball to land out of the court. Not all sets are good sets and therefore not all sets should be “spiked”. Spiker should assess which areas are poorly defended. 7

The run up/approach The spiking action 8

The Block Only players in the front line are allowed to block the ball. Main blocker = centre player. Main aim: prevent opponent’s spike from coming over the net. The player will start facing the net with their feet slightly apart and knees slightly bent. The elbows are bent with the hands up and palms facing the opponent. Players may jump to block. 9

The hand positionThe ready position The blocking action 10

The Serve 2 Main types of serves: – Under arm (Easiest to master & receive) – Overarm serve: Basic serve, The floater and The jump serve. Points may only be scored when the team is serving - form of attack. Players should try to serve on the weaker receivers or on the setter. 11

Setter Architect for the team’s attack. Will decide which spiker to use during a rally -should be one of the fittest members of the team since he/she will touch the ball after each / most first passes and often has to chase after the ball. 12

Centre Player Key in performing blocking moves. Block to the left, centre & right side of the court. Have to be tall so that they do not have to jump too high as this will fully commit them to a block and could loose a point if the opposing team setter does not set in the direction anticipated. 13

Outside Hitters or Attackers Play predominantly on the left hand side of the court. Usually the best jumpers in the team & possess exceptional power spiking ability. Main aim of these players is to score points with an attack, which may not always be a very hard hit/spike. 14

Utility players Predominantly on the right hand side of the court. Should be proficient in all aspects of the game (hitting/attack; set; receive serves). 15

Testing Protocol Aerobic Assessment – Multistage Shuttle Test Anaerobic Assessment – 25 m shuttle run 16

Testing Protocol Flexibility Assessment – Modified sit and reach test – Modified Thomas test – Plantar and dorsi flexion – Internal and external shoulder rotation – Shoulder and wrist elevation 17

Testing Protocol Agility – Agility T Test Speed – 110 or 20m Sprint Runs Explosive Power Assessment – Block jump 18

Testing Protocol Muscular Strength Assessment – 1-RM Bench press – 3-RM Squat Muscular Endurance Assessment – Sit ups (2 Minutes) – Pull ups 19

Revision Questions 1.Discuss why beach volleyball is much more physically demanding then court volleyball.6 2.Which components do you feel are important for volleyball?5 20