CONTENT ANALYSIS
Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998).  The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989).  Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).  Principles of play pertaining to consistency and positioning and placement will be progressively developed here.
 
Tactical Problem
 On-the-ball skills
Off-the-ball movements
Consistency
 
  • Setting up to receive a pass or to make an accurate pass.
  • Attacking as a team.
 

Receive ball and make accurate pass to target or into opponents space.
Correct body position (base of support, centre of gravity and arm position).
Forearm pass: Service reception & free ball.

 
 

Open up to face the ball.
Ready position.
Support.
 
 

 
 Placement & Positioning
  • Hitting to open spaces on opponent's court.
  • Attacking and defendig as a pair.
Underhand serve. 
Accurate forearm passing.
 Footwork for pass reception and pass. 
Quick movement to cover space.
Face direction of the pass.
Face direction to target.