Question 1

Warm-Up: 10 Minutes

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READY POSITION RELAY  Setup: Divide the group into 2 or 3 teams depending on the number of players and have them line. up behind the service line at one end. The first player in each line starts with a ball. Create 3 lines of cones set up in a zig-zag pattern in front of each line. Instructions: On the whistle, 1 player at a time must balance the ball on their forearms (dig position) and zig zag through the cones to the net. They then throw the ball over the net and catch it before it hits the ground. After catching the ball, they run back to their line and pass the ball to the next player. The first team to finish wins. Complete 3-4 races, switching the teams after each race. Variations: Have players put the ball between their legs, jump to the net, then pick the ball up and run backwards to the start

Question 2

Intro Ball Work: 10 Minutes

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SPIKE & CATCH Setup: Have players get in pairs and stand 2 meters apart in an open space in the gym. The player with the ball will start as the server and the player without the ball will start as the catcher. Instructions: Have one player start by tossing the ball up to themselves and hitting it to their partner. The partner catches the ball and does the same thing back. Have each pair complete 10 repetitions while counting how many times they can serve and catch the ball without it hitting the ground Variations: Instead of having their partner catch the ball, have them try to control it by digging or setting Have players throw the ball up high, then jump in the air and hit the ball In groups of 3, have one player throw the ball up, the other hits it, and the 3rd catches it Players now practice hitting and catching over the net to each other

Question 3

Main Part: 20 Minutes

Accepted Answer

FIRE AWAY   Setup: Divide the group into 2 teams. Assign one team as the servers, and have each player stand on the service line with a ball The other team are the defenders and can spread out on the other side of the court without a ball. Instructions: When the coach shouts "FIRE", everyone on the serving team serves at the same time. The defending team must try to stop the balls from touching the ground by catching them. The serving team counts how many of their serves hit the ground. The teams then switch roles and the servers become the defenders and vice versa. Make sure to count up scores. After both teams have had a chance to be the servers and the defenders, that is the end of the round. Whichever team got the most serves in gets 1 point and won that round. Play a best of 3 or a best of 5 series. Variations:   Make It Easier Servers can serve from close in Players don't need to catch the ball, they just need to touch it while its in the air Make It Harder The coach can specify whether to use an overhead or underhand serve

Question 4

Modified Gameplay: 20 Minutes

Accepted Answer

THE NUMBER GAME   Setup: Divide the group into 2 teams. Have each team make 3 equal lines on opposite sides of the court. Give players on each team a number from 1-4.  Instructions: The rules are the same as regular volleyball - 3 touches using digs, sets and spiking to get the ball over the net The coach will call out a number from 1-4. The group of players from each team who were given that number run out onto the court The coach throws a volleyball on the court and the players play out a rally until a point is scored After the rally is over, players go back behind the service line The first team to 10 points wins. Variations:   Make It Easier Players are allowed have to catch the ball instead of digging the ball before passing or throwing the ball over Make It Harder The coach calls out different number combinations allowing for more player on the court at the same time

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