Teaching Points:
Tactic
- Hitting into open space
- Scoring points by hitting with power and accuracy
- Hitting the ball in a correct manner to ensure accuracy
- Anticipating where opponent will hit ball
- Quick movement from base position
Skill
- Hitting with power and accuracy
- Proper arm motion for hitting
- Correct foot forward when hitting
- Striking the ball with proper hand position
- Quick footwork
Game Diagram
- Divide students into pairs
- Each group will have one ball and eight cones to make two scoring zone rectangles (as shown on the diagram)
- The distance between scoring zones can be varied depending on skill levels
- Students stand behind their scoring zones
- Students will toss the ball up to self and hit the ball into opponents scoring zone
- Students score points by hitting the ball into their opponents scoring zone and having the ball pass by opponent with them being unable to catch it
- If the numbers are uneven a group of three can be used with rotation
- Games will be played for 5 minutes and partners will play against each other
Guided discovery questions:
Q: How were you able to elude opponent and score points?
A: By hitting the ball with power into open space.
