ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Serve underhand

Volleyball Unit | Level 5

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to serve underhand. 

IMPORTANCE
Serving underhand is important because it is how each play begins in volleyball. Serving improves your hand-eye coordination and upper body strength. This is one of the few times during the game a player has complete control of the ball.

VOCABULARY
Serve: the first hit to begin play.

When serving underhand, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide students into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will go first. Line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline with your ball. When I say, "GO!" hit your ball aiming towards the end line. After you have hit the ball your teammate will retrieve it and bring it back to the baseline. Switch roles.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Whack-a-Mole. Your goal is to whack-a-mole (knock a tall cone down) by serving underhand to the other side.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two – servers and retrievers.
• Before the game begins, servers will spread out onto their side of the field with a ball.
• Retrievers will line up on either sideline.   
• When I say, “GO!” servers must serve the ball underhand to the other side.
• Retrievers must roll back any served balls to the servers.
• If a cone is knocked down, retrievers must take the cone back to the sideline.  
• At the end of five minutes, servers and retrievers will switch roles.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind retrievers to roll back balls on the outside of the court and not in the middle.  
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Place your __________ foot forward.
  • What about serving was hard for you?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Swampy River II. In this game, your goal is to serve underhand across the river. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.  
• The students at the baseline will start with the volleyball first.
• When I say, “GO!” serve the ball underhand so that it goes across the river.  
• If your ball falls into the river, quickly retrieve it before an alligator eats it.
• Once the ball is served over the river, the other side gets a chance to serve.
• The river will widen at the beginning of each game.
• You must stay behind the river boundary when you are serving.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Let students serve the ball at least three times before widening the river.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Place your __________ foot forward.
  • What about serving was hard for you?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Breakout. Your goal is to serve underhand and free the other prisoners that are held in the prison (behind the end line). 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select two escapees and one prison guard.
• The rest of you will be prisoners.
• Before the game begins, prisoners must line up in the prison. 
• When I say, “GO!” the escapees will underhand serve the volleyball to the prisoners.
• The prison guards will try and block the serves.
• Prison guards cannot go into the prison.
• When a prisoner catches or grabs a ball on the ground, he/she can join the escapees.
• We will begin a new game once all the prisoners have been freed.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If serving is too difficult, have students move closer to the cones.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Place your __________ foot forward.
  • What about serving was hard for you?