Teaching Points

Tactic

• Move off net when ball comes over.
• Anticipate direction of pass
• Open up to court.

Skill

• Back up on balls of feet.
• Start low with knees bent.
• Square shoulders to ball.

Organizational Points

• Groups of six students
• Can fit two groups on one court.
• All three skills combined, passer passes the ball, setter sets the ball, hitter hits the ball.
• Variation can be hitting from behind the attack line.

Questions:

Q: Why does the hitter back off the net?
A: To get a good approach.

Q: Why is a good approach important?
A: For good timing and to allow you to jump higher.

Q: When do you start your approach?
A: Just after the setter has set the ball.

Q: How do you let your teammates know you are playing the ball?
A: You call "Mine!"

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