Shower Volleyball
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-Objective:
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To score points by making the ball land on the opponent’s court.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
Manipulative Send
Throw
Manipulative Receive
Catch
-Equipment List:
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Volleyball court with a net
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Four volleyballs
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Place 6 or more participants on either side of the net.
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Give each team 2 volleyballs.
-Instructions:
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At the signal to begin, players with a ball throw the ball (underhand) over the net into the opponents court.
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Players on the other side try to catch the ball; if they fail and the ball lands in the court the other team scores a point. If the ball is caught it can be thrown to another teammate (maximum of 2 passes per side) or thrown back over the net.
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If the ball lands outside the court on a throw the receiving side scores a point. Players may not hold onto the ball for longer than 3 seconds.
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Players may not hit the ball with any part of their body, but can hit another ball with a ball they happen to be holding–this does not count as a pass or throw.
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Play till 25 points.
-Questions & Notes:
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Safety considerations:
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Encourage students to be aware of each other (heads up, call the balls they are going for) so they do not bump into each other.
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Instructional tips:
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Remind students to spread themselves out on defence to fill the court and to look for the open areas on offense to score.
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Variations:
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Mass-ball Shower Volleyball: To add to the confusion and fun use 6 or more balls. Scoring will go more quickly with more balls.
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No-pass Shower Volleyball: Do not allow any passes. All caught balls must be thrown back over the net.
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I Spy Shower Volleyball: Each team sends one of their teammates into the opposition’s court. If that player catches the ball his team scores a point. Do not allow any body-contact in this game or it could get rough.
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