Year 10 - Physical education
A volleyball circuit of basic skills
Net and wall games: tactics and strategies in volleyball
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Unit Summary
This unit will build core skills and develop the use of game tactics to outwit opponents in pressurised situations. Pupils will sharpen their team working skills with a focus on managing conflict and generating the conditions for a great game regardless of the skill level of the participants.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to work independently on different shot techniques.
Key Notes
- Move: when replicating a basic dig or set shot it is key to cushion the ball.
- Move: quick feet allow you to get in a low position behind the ball before bending/straightening the knees to add power.
- Think: control comes from a cushioned impact whereas power comes from a clean connection with the ball.
- Feel: working independently requires self-discipline and focus.
- Connect: showing respect for others by not getting in their way while practising and communicating the key techniques.
Vocabulary To Learn
- dig: getting low to stop the ball hitting the floor and tap it back up into play
- set: an overhead pass to a teammate
- spike: an attacking smash shot where a player swings their arm down over the ball
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think that a spike is performed with the hand in a fist shape.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: when replicating a basic dig or set shot it is key to cushion the ball. Move: quick feet allow you to get in a low position behind the ball before bending/straightening the knees to add power.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'dig'
getting low to stop the ball hitting the floor and tap it back up into play.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils think that a spike is performed with the hand in a fist shape. Correction: A spike is performed with an open hand with the fingers together and the ball contacting the centre of the palm.
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