Hit and block Game
Tactical Problem:  Scoring points and preventing opponent from scoring
Skill development: Good blocking technique
Teaching Points:
 

Tactic 
   Defensive:

  • Quick movement from base position
  • Anticipate path of ball
  • Communication

Offensive:

  • designate rolls, i.e. passer, setter, hitter
  • court positioning
  • Communication
Skill 
Defensive:  
  • Athletic position (feet shoulder width apart and keep low)
  • Ridged hands, direct ball down
  • Arms fully extended
Offensive:
  • Athletic position (feet shoulder width apart and keep low)
  • Square to target
  • Accurate forearm passes, sets and hit

  
 Hit and block Game

 Game Diagram
Organizational Points: 
  • Divide students into groups of three according to height. Shorter students play on courts with modified nets to ensure success
  • One ball per game
  • Designate block side and attack side of court
  • Attackers set up to receive ball from over the net
  • One blocker softly over-hand serves 
  • Attackers receive ball 
  • Bump, set, hit through scoring area attempting to win a point
  • Blockers blocks to gain a point for his/her team 
  • Switch roles of students after allotted time
Guided discovery questions:
Q: How were you able to successfully cover the entire scoring area?
A: By dividing the scoring area into three equal units.
     
Modified net heights with scoring area

  Modified net heights