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