Volleyball Skills for Grades 5-8: Overhand Pass, Forearm Pass, Underhand Serve, Slides of Sport Studies

Download Volleyball Skills for Grades 5-8: Overhand Pass, Forearm Pass, Underhand Serve and more Slides Sport Studies in PDF only on Docsity! GRADES 5-8 1 of 3 SHAPE Standards: 1, 5 DPE Outcomes: • I can perform an underhand serve demonstrating three of four cues. • I can volley with a partner using a forearm pass and set. • I can compare the social benefits of participating in volleyball and other team sports. Equipment: • One beach ball • Volleyball trainer ball or foam training ball for each student • Volleyball net or magic stretch ropes LESSON FOCUS Volleyball Skills — Overhand Pass, Forearm Pass, Underhand Serve Instructions Skills Practice the following skills: Overhand Pass (set) To execute an overhand pass, the player moves underneath the ball and controls it with the fingertips. The cup of the fingers is made so that the thumbs and forefingers are close together and the other fingers are spread. The hands are held forehead high, with elbows out and level with the floor. The player, when in receiving position, looks ready to shout upward through the hands. The player contacts the ball above eye level and propels it with the force of spread fingers, not with the palms. At the moment of contact, the legs are straightened and the hands and arms follow through. Forearm Pass (Underhand Pass) The hands are clasped together so that the forearms are parallel. The clasp should be relaxed, with the type of handclasp a matter of choice. The thumbs are kept parallel and together, and the fingers of one hand make a partially cupped fist, with the fingers of the other hand overlapping the fist. The wrists are turned downward and the elbow joints are reasonably locked. The forearms are held at the proper angle to rebound the ball, with contact made with the fists or forearms between the knees as the receiver crouches. Underhand Serve Directions are for a right-handed serve. The player stands facing the net with the left foot slightly forward and the weight on the right (rear) foot. The ball is held in the left hand with the left arm across and a little in front of the body. On the serving motion, the server steps forward with the left foot, transfers the weight to the front foot, and at the same time brings the right arm back in a preparatory motion. The right hand now swings forward and contacts the ball just below center. The ball can be hit with an open hand or with the fist GRADES 5-8 2 of 3 LESSON FOCUS Volleyball Skills — Overhand Pass, Forearm Pass, Underhand Serve (facing forward or sideward). Children should explore the best way to strike the ball, with the flat of the hand or the fist. Each player can select the method that is personally most effective. Setup The term setup applies to a pass that sets the ball for a possible spike. The object is to raise the ball with a soft, easy pass to a position 1 or 2 feet above the net and about 1 foot away from it. The setup is generally the second pass in a series of three. An overhand pass is used for the setup. It is important for the back line player, who has to tap to the setter, to make an accurate and easily handled pass. Individual Passing Drills 1. Practice wall rebounding: Stand 6 feet away from a wall. Pass the ball against the wall and catch it. 2. From a spot 6 feet from the wall, throw the ball against the wall and alternate an overhand pass with a forearm pass. 3. Throw the ball to one side (right or left) and move to the side to pass the ball to the wall. Catch the rebound. 4. Pass the ball directly overhead and catch it. Try making two passes before catching the ball. Later, alternate an overhand pass with a forearm pass and catch the ball. This is a basic drill and should be mastered before proceeding to others. Partner Passing Drills 1. Players are about 10 feet apart. Play A tosses the ball (controlled toss) to player B, who passes the ball back to A, who catches the ball. Continue for several exchanges and then change throwers. 2. Two players are about 15 feet apart. Player A passes to themselves first and then makes a second pass to player B, who catches the ball and repeats. Follow with a return by B. 3. Players A and B try to keep the ball in the air continuously. 4. Players are about 15 feet apart. Player A remains stationary and passes in such a fashion that player B must move from side to side. An option is to have player B move forward and backward. 5. Players are about 10 feet apart. Both have hoops and attempt to keep one foot in the hoop while passing. Try keeping both feet in the hoop. 6. Player A passes to player B and does a complete turnaround. B passes back to A and also does a full turn. Other stunts can be used.