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 four groups on one court.
• Setter can catch ball or set it.

Questions:

Q: Why do you have to make a good pass?
A: So that the setter can make a good set.

Q: Why does the setter open up?
A: To square his/her shoulders and make a good set.

Q: Where does the hitter go when the ball comes over?
A: Back close too or behind the attack line.

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