Lesson 3 - Game Play (Click here to download full lesson plan)

Fuukahara Game (10 min)

Idea is to have students moving vertically and laterally inside court boundaries. Working with a teammate to release and cover space to create tactical advantages over opponents.

Rules:

-Ball must be rolled under net.

-Player can only touch the ball once before teammate touches

-Teams get up to three hits to get the ball across the midline

-Ball must be hit along the ground

-No “Blocking”

Scoring:

-Teams score when ball roles out the back of their opponents court.

3 v 3 Games (20 min)

Idea is to have students learn the court movements in order to successfully continue a rally against opponent.

Movement Drill

P1 Receive

P2 Release to net

P1 catch/toss to P2

P2 catch/toss (set)

P1 move to net catch/toss over net to opponents

Forearm Passing to Self

Movement & Forearm Pass

P1. Receive w/ catch/ forearm pass

P2 Release to net

P1 Forearm pass to P2

P2 catch/toss (set)

P1 move to net catch/toss over net to opponents

Forearm & Overhead pass to self

Movement, Forearm & Set

P1. Receive w/ catch/ forearm pass

P2 Release to net

P1 Forearm pass to P2

P2 Catch, self toss, Set

P1 move to net send ball over net with either forearm pass or set.

3 v 3 Monarch Court (15 min)

(Half Court) Underhand toss for serve, forearm passes,  set, and only.

Mini Games: Purpose is to expose students to an adapted game form of Volleyball, that allows for more touches on the ball

Teaching Points:

- Give specific skill feedback

- Look for improvement.

- Encourage 3 hits before ball sent over.

- Preach communication between teammates for good off-the-ball movements and team possession of the ball.