SPORTING SCHOOLS LESSON PLANS - Volleyball Australia
SPORTING SCHOOLSLESSON PLANS
HOW TO USE THESE LESSON PLANSAll lesson plans include: type of game suggested time to spend on the game any required equipment the description of the game CHANGE IT suggestions Australian National Curriculum (ANC) CodeEach session follows the format:NameWarm UpDescriptionFun games to get the kidsmovingTime5 minutesNew Skill/SkillPracticeTeach and demonstrate anew skill each week, allowthe kids some time topractice the skillCreate small games topractice new skills10 minutesPlay a Game30 minutesFor more games and resources check out our Sporting Schools Game Portal.
DELIVERY ESSENTIALSLOVE THE GAMEFirst and foremost we want kids to enjoy the game. You are teaching them tolove the game and play for fun, not training them for the Olympics.MODIFICATIONSModifications are encouraged to make the game fun and to learn new skills.There are a range of modifications that can be made based on the age groupand venue.CHANGE IT if an activity is not working.LET THE KIDS PLAYAvoid too many interruptions like feedback and corrections. These take timeaway from participating in activities and games which should take up themajority of the session. Aim for no more than 2 minutes talking for 20minutes of activity.CREATE A POSITIVE, FUN ENVIRONMENTKids learn in a positive environment, get excited about players getting skillsright and don’t stress too much about their errors. Make sure you arecoaching proactively not reactively, always give positive feedback and neveruse sarcasm or put down kids. Make allowances for all age groups andabilities.USE DIFFERENT METHODS OF COMMUNICATIONKids learn in lots of different ways, ensure to ensure you use different waysof communicating with them, talk to them, show them and most importantlylet them try. When giving instructions be brief and explicit and link it to abrief demonstration.
Session 1New SkillThe SetTime45-60minsAreaVolleyball court or similar areaEquipment Required1 volleyball, or similar per student1x volleyball net or similarCones/markers to define playing area
Session WarmOneUpHOTVOLLEYBALLEQUIPMENT: 1-2 balls per circle5 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.2.3.4.5.Create large circles, with no more than 10 students per circle. Eachcircle starts with 1 ball.The first player sets the ball to someone in the circle, they catch theball and quickly set it to another player in the circle.This continues until the whistle blows.The player holding the ball when the whistle blows, is out.The drill continues until only one player remains.CHANGE ITAdvancedBeginner Allow players to catch andthrow the ball instead of usinga setANCCODEMoving ourBody Add another ball into thecircleACPMP025ACPMP043ACPMP061
Session NewOneSkillTHESETKEY POINTS1.Ready Position - Be balanced and ready tomove, then move to a position that would allowthe ball to land on the forehead if it were not tobe set.2.Ball Shaped Hands - Position your hands aboveyour head in the shape of the ball with your elbows in line with your ears. Look at the ballthrough the opening between your hands.3.Spread fingers - Accept the ball onto spreadfingers with your elbows slightly bent. Use yourlegs and arms to push up and extend throughthe ball with your hands and wrists remainingfirm.4.Follow through to your target.
Session SkillOnePracticeTHROWSETEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per student10 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Players throw the ball overhead and move under it to set to themselves.2.Players then catch the ball and then set to themselves again.3.Encourage players to stay in control of their ball.4.Repeat for 2 minutes.CHANGE ITBeginner Encourage players to reduce theheight of their throw to allowthem to stay in more control.ANCCODEAdvanced Asplayers get more competentremove the catch UnderstandingMovementEncourage players to set asmany times in a row withoutcatching the ball in betweenACPMP025ACPMP043ACPMP061
TRIANGLESETTINGSession PlayOneAGameEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per group15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Set up groups of 3 students in a small triangle with approximately1-1.5 metres between each player.2.Each student faces the direction they will set.3.The players set the ball to each other in a clockwise direction.4.Challenge them to count how many sets in a row without dropping theball.CHANGE ITBeginnerAdvanced Players can play in pairs instead ofIncrease the size of thetrianglesgroups of 3 Player may use a passinsteadof a set Allowplayers to catch the ballbefore settingANCCODEMovingour BodyACPMP025ACPMP043ACPMP061
Session PlayOneAGameTEAMPASSINGEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per game15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Create teams of no more than 4 students. Students stand in adiamond with one player standing close to the net.2.The player at the back of the court underarm serves over the net toany receiver on the other team.3.4.The player sets or does a forearm pass to the player standing at thenet.The player at the net catches the ball and then quickly throws the ballup in the air for the 4th player to get it over the net. Continue the rallyas long as possible.5.Rotate positions after a few minutes.CHANGE ITBeginner You may allow teams to have more than 3 contactsto helpto continue the rally as longas possibleANCCODEAdvancedFor more advanced students swap the catchand throw to a setLearningThroughACPMP050MovementACPMP069ACPMP032
Session 2New SkillTimeThe Spike45-60minsArea Volleyball court or similar area An empty wallEquipment Required 1 volleyball, or similar per student 1 volleyball net or similar Cones/markers to define playingarea
Session WarmUpTwoHOP BALLRELAYEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per group5 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.2.3.4.5.6.Create teams of 4 players, lined up approximately 5m across from aball.This is a relay race, the first student hops down, grabs a ball andhops back to the line of students and hands the ball to the secondplayer.The second player takes the ball, hops to the line and places the ballon the ground, then they hop back to the line of students.The third player hops to the line, grabs a ball and hops back to theline of students and hands the ball to the fourth player.The fourth player takes the ball, hops to the line and places the ballon the ground and hops back to the line of students.The team that finishes quickest wins!CHANGE ITBeginnerAdvancedChange the hop to a run For younger students try usingsmaller balls or bean bagsN/AANCCODEACPMP025 MovingOurBodyACPMP043ACPMP061
Session NewTwoSkillTHESPIKEPURPOSEThe purpose of the spike is to win the rally by either grounding the ball inthe opposition’s court or causing the opposition to be unable to return theball.KEY POINTS1.2.Batman – Arms start from a position behind theback as if they represent batman’s cape.Superman – Arms are swung forward to generatemomentum to leave the floor and finish in a positionresembling superman in flight, with height alsogenerated through the legs.3.Robin Hood – Pull the hitting arm back like pullingback an arrow and opening up through theshoulders.4.Smash – Contact the ball with a high hand duringfast arm swing, hitting the ball down. Follow throughto your target.
Session SkillTwoPracticeWALLSPIKEEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per student10 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Players stand in a line approximately 5 steps from the wall.2.Players spike the ball, aiming the ball forward and down so it hits thewall, or the floor close to the wall and rebounds back.3.Repeat for 1-2 minutes.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedReduce the space between theplayer and the wall.ANCCODEUnderstandingMovement If a wall is not available pairplayers up. Players spike theball aiming to hit the groundin front of their partner whocan spike it back.ACPMP029ACPMP047ACPMP065
Session PlayTwoAGame3’sSPIKEEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per court15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Create groups of 3, with 1 player on one side of the net (Player A)and the remaining 2 players on the other side (Player B & C).2.Player A lobs the ball over the net to Player B, who passes the ballto Player C.3.Player C sets the ball for Player B to spike back over the net toPlayer A.4.Continue this pattern for 1 minute and then rotate roles.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedAllow players to add a catch inbetween setting the ball to makesure the set iscontrolled.ANCCODEChallenge players them tocontinue the rally for as longas MP048
Session PlayTwoAGame4v4RALLYEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per game15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Create 2 teams of 4 players. Players stand in a diamond with oneplayer close to the net and one at the back of the court.2.The back player does a throw or underarm serve over to anotherplayer on their team, who does a set or pass to the player at the netwho spikes the ball over the net.3.The aim is to get 3 contacts for each team before sending in overthe net.4.Players try to keep the rally going as long as possible.5.Rotate the player’s positions every so often.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedAllow players to catch theball before performing theirskill to improve their control.ANCCODEMoving OurBody N/AACPMP027ACPMP045ACPMP063
Session 3New SkillThe PassTime45-60minsArea Equipment RequiredVolleyball court or similar area 1 volleyball, or similar per student 1 volleyball net or similar Chalk/Cones/markers to defineplaying area
Session WarmThree UpINTERCEPTOREQUIPMENT: 1 ball per group5 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Create teams of 3 or more players, with 1 ball per group.2.Players set or pass to keep the ball away from player/s who are the‘net’. The ‘net’ may not jump, but can be aggressive to interrupt play.3.Players swap roles when the ‘net’ is hit, the ball is hit out of bounds,or the ball drops.CHANGE ITBeginner Allow players to throw theball to get it over the ‘net’ANCCODEMoving OurBodyAdvanced Players can start the gamewith a serveACPMP025ACPMP043ACPMP061
Session NewThreeSkillTHEPASSPURPOSEThe purpose of the forearm pass is to: Receive and control the ball after the opposition’s serve. Prevent the opposition from winning the rally by preventing the ballfrom contacting the floor (dig). Commence the process of establishing an attacking opportunity.KEY POINTS1. Ready position – Bend your knees and haveyour feet shoulder width apart with weightforward.2, Platform – Put your wrists together to createa flat platform for the ball to bounce off.Keep your elbows straight and angle yourarms towards the target.3, Ball in front – keep the ball in front ofyou and meet the ball with your
Session SkillThree PracticeMAXIMUMPASSESEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per pair10 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Students find a partner and stand opposite each other approximately5m apart.2.Player A passes the ball to Player B, who uses a pass to get it back toPlayer A.3.The aim is to get as many consecutive passes without making anerror.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedPlayers can catch the ballbefore passing it back to theirpartner.ANCCODE N/AUnderstandingACPMP029MovementACPMP047ACPMP065
Session PlayThree AGameZONEBALLEQUIPMENT: 1 or more balls per15 Minutescourt, chalk to draw boundary linesDESCRIPTION1.Create an attacking and a defending team with 3 or more players.Use existing lines or draw a large circle using chalk to create adefender zone.2.Attackers use a pass or serve to get the ball to land in the defenderszone.3.The defenders use a set, pass or spike to prevent the ball landing intheir zone and to return the ball to the attackers.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedDefenders may catch the ball before setting, passing orspiking out of their zoneANCCODELearningThroughMovementAs players become morecompetent add more ballsinto the gameACPMP030ACPMP048ACPMP067
SessionThreePlayAGameAIRRAIDEQUIPMENT: Divide any15 Minutesavailable balls between courtsDESCRIPTION1.2.3.Students are divided into two equal groups of no more than 4 and areplaced on each side of the court. Balls are divided evenly amongst thetwo teams.On the call of ‘go’ players set, spike or pass to get the ball over the net.The aim is to try and get the ball over the net as many times as possible.After approximately 1 minute the coach stops the drill and counts theballs on each side. The team with the fewest balls scores a point.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedReduce the balls on thecourtANCCODELearningThrough A penalty system may need to beintroduced where teams are penalisedtwo balls if players intentionally hit theball out of the court with excessiveforce or if they throw the ball under thenet instead of attempting to use a skillto return the ball.ACPMP032ACPMP050ACPMP069
Session 4New SkillThe ServeTime45-60minsArea Equipment RequiredVolleyball court or similar area 1 volleyball, or similar per student 1 volleyball net or similar Cones/markers to define playingareaHoops or similar to use as a target
Session WarmFourUpEQUIPMENT:1 ball per group, hatscones for boundariesFREEZETAG5 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Set up a large area for students to run, make sure there are no polesor nets in the area. Choose two students to be ‘it’.2.The students who are ‘it’ have a ball in their hand to use for tagging.3.The ball is used to tag another student; the ball must not be thrown.4.Once tagged they freeze with legs apart. They can be un-frozen byanother student crawling between their legs.CHANGE IT It may be culturally insensitiveto crawl through other students legsso change it to allow a tap on the shoulder to unfreeze the player.ANCCODEMoving OurBodyACPMP025ACPMP043ACPMP061
Session NewFourSkillTHESERVEPURPOSEThe purpose of the serve is to get the ball over the net to start the rally, therally can be won by either grounding the ball in the opposition’s court orcausing the opposition to be unable to return the ball.KEY POINTSThere are many different types of serves used in Volleyball including theunderarm and overhand serves.UNDERARM SERVE1.Ready position – Stand facing the net with your non-dominant footforward. Hold the ball out in front of you in your non-hitting hand atwaist level.2.Contact - Lean forward as you swing your hitting arm forward; dropyour other hand just before contact. Hit underneath the ball with thefist or heel of the hand.3.Follow through with your hitting hand.
Session NewFourSkillTHESERVE cont.KEY POINTSOVERHAND SERVE1.Ready position – Always keep theball in front of you. Feet should bestaggered, with feet and body facing desired direction. Draw yourserving arm back keeping your elbow high.2.Toss the ball up in front of yourserving arm, lead with your elbow.3.Make contact with the ball with astraight arm using the palm of yourhand. Make sure you keep your fingers spread.4.Follow through the ball with a firmwrist and hand.
Session SkillFourPracticeTARGETSERVEEQUIPMENT: 2 balls per line. A10 minutescone, hoop or similar object to useas a targetDESCRIPTION1.2.3.4.Create 2 lines of players about 5 steps back from the net. Set up acones or hoop on the other side of the net approximately 5 steps fromthe net.The player at the front of line serves the ball over the net at the hoopor cone.The player then crosses under the net to retrieve the ball and returnsto the back of the line.The next player in line serves the ball when the player in front hascrossed under the net.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedAllow students to get closer tothe net so they are closer to thetarget.ANCCODEUnderstandingMovementAs students become moreaccurate you can move thetarget further away fromthe netACPMP029ACPMP047 ACPMP065
Session PlayAFourGameACCURACYCHALLENGEEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per pair15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.2.3.4.Put students in pairs and have one ball between each pair. Create 2lines approximately 2 metres apart with space for one line to moveback.One pair starts with the ball and serves the ball to their partner whotries to catch the ball without moving both feet (i.e. they can moveone foot to catch the ball), they gently throw the ball back to theirpartner.One point is scored if the player catches the ball. Once 5 points havebeen scored they can take one step backwards and begin again fromzero points. The aim of the activity is to take as many steps back aspossible in the allocated time.After the designated time period, have the pairs switch positions .CHANGE ITBeginnerAdvancedBoth students can serve the If a pair is finding it difficult toball to each other. Studentsget to 5 points, they can take acan take a step back when astep forwardscombined 5 successful servesare performed.ANCCODELearning ThroughMovementACPMP030ACPMP048ACPMP067
SITTINGSession PlayFourAVOLLEYBALLGameEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per court, anet with a height of 1 m or use cones,ribbon or rope.15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.Teams hit the ball over the net, in no more than three touches.2.Rallies continue until the ball touches the ground, the ball goes out, ortheir opponents fail to return it.3.A point is scored if the ball lands in the opponents’ court or if theycannot return the ball.CHANGE ITBeginner AdvancedAn increased maximum number ofhit can be introduced Alter the net height forTry using different types ofballs eg. Balloons, lightweightballs, beach ballsdifferent 108ACPMP066
Session 5New SkillThe BlockTime45-60minsArea Volleyball court or similar area 1 volleyball, or similar per student 1 volleyball net or similarEquipment Required Cones/markers to define playingareaStopwatch
BALLSession WarmFiveUpCHALLENGESEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per pair. Stop5 Minuteswatch for coachDESCRIPTIONPairs have 2 minutes to complete as many repetitions as possible:ANCCODEOver/under ballpassSide to side ballpassPass ball overhead and thenthrough the legsPass the ball side to side fromone partner to the otherFeet to feet ballpassStudents lay down head to headand pass the ball only usingtheir feet. After receiving theball their will bring it to thefloor and then back over theirhead to the partners feet.Moving OurACPMP027BodyACPMP045ACPMP063
Session NewFiveSkillTHEBLOCKPURPOSEThe purpose of the block is to: Defend against the attack of the opposition by intercepting andrepelling a spike; Win the rally by rebounding the ball into the oppositions court, eithergrounding the ball or causing the opposition to be unable to return theball.KEY POINTS1. Ready position - Hands high in front of you with yourpalms facing forwards, fingers spread and firm, andthumbs up. Have your weight on your heels in a squatposition. Watch your opponent and the ball and adjustyour position to line up on your opponent’s hittingarm.2.Timing - Taking your timing from the opponents jump,squat down and jump up to begin your block. As youjump, extend your arms and push your palms over thenet. Keep your thumbs up and your elbows locked.3. Finish – End your block with your elbows locked asyour opponent spikes the ball.
Session SkillFivePracticePAIRSBLOCKEQUIPMENT: 1 net or a rope,10 minutesribbon to create a netDESCRIPTION1.Partner students, with one partner standing on each side of the netfacing each other.2.One player calls ‘go’ and then they both jump up and touch hands overthe net.3.Encourage players to keep their hands up and clear of the net whenthey jump.4.Students get a point each time they cleanly touch each other’s handswithout touching the net.CHANGE ITBeginnerAdvanced Students can move away from N/Athe net to allow them to workon the timing of the PMP065
Session PlayFiveAGameSPACEBALLEQUIPMENT: 1 ball per court15 MinutesDESCRIPTION1.2.3.4.Create 2 teams of 3 players per court. Each team nominates adefender to stand at the front of the court.Team A serves the ball, the defender on Team B attempts to block theball. If the defender blocks the serve they score 2 points.If the serve passes the defender, other team members must set orpass to another team member to catch the ball.Team B must then serve the ball back to Team A who will alsoattempt to block the ball or set/pass/catch the ball.CHANGE ITBeginnerAdvancedThe receiving team must Players may serve the ball clo
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