Dive into Volleyball: High School Level

Dive into Volleyball: High School Level

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the basic rules, techniques, and strategies of volleyball and be able to apply them in a game setting.

What do you already know about volleyball?

History of Volleyball

Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan in Massachusetts, USA, as a less intense alternative to basketball.

Volleyball Court and Equipment

A volleyball court is 18m x 9m, divided by a net. Players use a ball and must wear appropriate attire and footwear.

Basic Rules and Gameplay

Volleyball is played by two teams, with the goal of grounding the ball on the opponent's side or forcing them into an error.

Fundamental Techniques

Key techniques include serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, each requiring specific skills and coordination.

Strategies and Positions

Teams employ various strategies such as rotations, formations, and specific player positions to maximize their effectiveness.

Fitness and Conditioning

Volleyball requires agility, strength, and endurance, so players engage in specific conditioning exercises to improve performance.

Safety and Sportsmanship

Emphasize the importance of adhering to safety guidelines and displaying good sportsmanship during volleyball games.

Volleyball Game Simulation

Students will participate in a friendly volleyball game to apply the knowledge and skills learned during the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.