1. Volleyball

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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*

9. Players move clockwise from position to position
ROTATION
Players move clockwise from position to position

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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

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

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

18. 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

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

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

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

22. 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.

23. Cognition Information

24. What is this? Volleyball Net Balloon Volleyball Court Beach ball

25. 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

26. 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

27. Cognition Assessments Tools

28. What Am I Doing?

29. What is this?

30. Why Should I Play Volleyball?

31. How Will Vollleyball Benefit Me In My Life?

32. 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?

33. Identify the Volleyball

34. Identify the Person Playing Volleyball