Volleyball
Setting the ball
- Start in the ready position facing the target.
- Spread fingers in the shape of the ball above the head.
- Form a triangle with thumbs and pointerfingers (hands should not be touching)
- Place hands directly in front of the face close to the forehead. This position is called NEUTRAL and is always the starting position for the set.
- On contact, set by extending the arms and legs.
Hitting / Spiking the ball
- Approach steps and two foot jump
- Both arms swung forward on takeoff
- Bow and arrow ready position
- Wrist snap for topspin on contact
Passing the ball
- Start in the "Ready Position"
- Straight arms away from the body
- Extend legs and move arms from shoulders
- Contact the ball on the FOREARMS
- Finish with hands pointing to target
Blocking the ball
- SEAL
- Seal the net with your hands, thumbs pointing to the ceiling a balls width apart, and arms locked.
- Whenever possible extend your arms across the net.
- Keep your shoulders square to the net.
- PLANT
- When you move along the net to block, plant so that you jump straight up and down.
- Land in the same place from where you jump.
- Seal and be square to the net.
- CARRY HANDS HIGH
- When moving along the net and when jumping, carry the hands at shoulder height.
Positions on the court: (6 players on each team)
Left Front Middle Front Right Front
Left Back Middle Back Right Back
Block: A defensive play by one or more players used to stop a spiked ball.
Forearm Pass: A pass made with the forearms.
Court: A 30' by 30' playing area divided by a net and centerline.
Game Point: The last point in a game. Game played to 21 points.
Rotation: A clockwise movement of players prior to the new serve.
Serve: A hit used by the player in the back-right position to put the ball into play.
1. Underhand 2. Overhand 3. Roundhouse/Windmill
Set Pass: A pass usually made over the head toward a hitter.
Side Out: When the serving team fails to win the point or makes an illegal play.
Spike: A downward, powerful hit that resembles the overhand serve.
Team: Normal regulation rules call for six players (3 in the front and 3 in the back).
* taken from the Physical Educator's Big Book Sport Lead-Up Games. Guy Bailey