KS4 · Physical education · Year 10
A volleyball circuit of basic skills
Net and wall games: tactics and strategies in volleyball
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Your learning goal
I can work independently on different shot techniques.
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A volleyball circuit of basic skills: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can work independently on different shot techniques.
Key learning points
- Move: when replicating a basic dig or set shot it is key to cushion the ball.
- Move: quick feet allow you to get in a low position behind the ball before bending/straightening the knees to add power.
- Think: control comes from a cushioned impact whereas power comes from a clean connection with the ball.
- Feel: working independently requires self-discipline and focus.
- Connect: showing respect for others by not getting in their way while practising and communicating the key techniques.
Words to know
- dig
- getting low to stop the ball hitting the floor and tap it back up into play
- set
- an overhead pass to a teammate
- spike
- an attacking smash shot where a player swings their arm down over the ball
Common mistakes
Pupils think that a spike is performed with the hand in a fist shape.
A spike is performed with an open hand with the fingers together and the ball contacting the centre of the palm.
For parents, carers and teachers
- The first part of this lesson can be set up whereby pupils explore how to complete the skills using the circuit reciprocal cards.