ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Volley a lightweight object with open palms

Volleyball Unit | Level 7

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to volley a lightweight object with open palms.

IMPORTANCE
Volleying a lightweight object is important because it improves your hand-eye coordination and timing. This is also the first step in learning how to hit the ball.

VOCABULARY
Palm of the hand: the part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.

When volleying a lightweight object with open palms, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide students into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will go first. Spread out into the field with the ball. When I say, "GO!" volley your ball with both hands. Do not let the ball hit the ground. Your teammate will count aloud for you. After you have made five hits in a row, switch roles.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Kung Fu Dragon Warrior. You are all kung fu pandas in the deep forest of China trying to learn new kung fu skills. Your goal is to earn your belt by volleying a lightweight object with open palms.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up single file behind the marker cone.
• When I say, “GO!” I will throw the beach ball underhand to the first student in line.
• After you hit the beach ball with both hands using open palms:
  • Run and place it back in the hula-hoop
  • Run to the end line and do a kung fu move
  • Grab a kung fu belt (flag) and bring it back to your dot
  • Get back in line to restart
• We will begin a new game when all the kung fu belts are collected.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students there is no order when they get back in line.
• 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: 
  • Which fingers should you keep together when you volley the ball?
  • How might you encourage a classmate who is struggling to volley the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ratatouille II. In this game, you are all rats trying to make your across the kitchen (end zone) without being caught by the chef. Your goal is to scurry to the other side of the kitchen to volley a bag of flour (beach ball) with open palms.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as the chef and everyone else will be a rat.
• I will divide the class into two groups.
• Before the game begins, line up shoulder-to-shoulder in either kitchen. 
• When I say, "GO!" you must scurry across and make it to the opposite kitchen.
• When you get there, you must pick up a bag of flour and volley it with both hands a certain number of times.
• If you get to a bag of flour the same time as another student, Ro Sham Bo to decide who goes first.
• The number will change each round.
• If I tag you at any point, you become a chef.
• If the flour leaves the kitchen at any point, you become a chef.
• We will begin a new game when there is one rat left.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If volleying continuously is too difficult, have students volley then catch the flour.
• 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: 
  • Which fingers should you keep together when you volley the ball?
  • How might you encourage a classmate who is struggling to volley the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Foosball. Your goal is to work with your team to volley a lightweight object with open palms to the other side of court.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Before the game begins, choose a designated zone. 
• When I say, “GO!” one team will serve the ball.
• Once the ball is served, teams can have up to three hits to try to get the ball to other side. 
• Everyone must stay in their designated zone until teams rotate for serving.
• After everyone has served in the back zone once, then the back zone will move to the front zone. The front zone will move to the middle zone and the middle zone will move to the back.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • If volleying becomes too difficult, allow students to catch the ball when it is hit over the net.
• 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: 
  • Which fingers should you keep together when you volley the ball?
  • How might you encourage a classmate who is struggling to volley the ball?