Teaching Points

Tactic

• Move off net if opposing team is not spiking.
• Return to base position.
• Open up to court.

Skill

• Point feet towards setter.
• Step with back foot first.
• Land on heels and roll forward.
• Jump off two feet.

Organizational Points

• Groups of 3 students
• Rotate after each rally.
• Two games can be played on one court.

Questions:

Q: What is the hitters base position at the net?
A: Face the net.

Q: Why does the hitter want to face the net?
A: To see how play develops on opponents side and to block bad passes.

Q: Why does the hitter open up to the court?
A: To see if a bad pass is made.

 

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