ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Set a self-tossed ball while lying down

Volleyball Unit | Level 16

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to set a self-tossed ball while lying down.

IMPORTANCE
Setting a self-tossed ball while lying down is important because it teaches you how to set the ball properly. Lying down forces you to practice the motion of extending your arms out in front of you.

VOCABULARY
Set: a passing move in volleyball using fingers (typically the second touch after the ball comes over).

When setting a self-tossed ball while lying down, 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 onto the field with the ball. The teammate starting with the ball must lie down on their back. When I say, "GO!" set the ball with both hands without letting it hit the ground. Your teammate will count aloud for you. After you have made five sets, switch roles.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Lying Little Caesars. In this game, you are all chefs trying to cook a delicious pizza pie. Your goal is to set a self-tossed ball while lying down while your teammates find the necessary ingredients (fuzzy balls).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams.
• Before the game begins, Ro Sham Bo to decide which two teammates will be the Little Caesars and toss the dough first.
• Everyone else will find the necessary ingredients to make your pizza.
• When I say, “GO!” the Little Caesars will lie down and set the dough (hit the ball) as many times as possible, while the other teammates run and bring back the ingredients.  
• If the dough falls to the ground at any point, pick it up and continue tossing.
• We will begin a new game when every group has brought back their ingredients.
• At the beginning of each game, new Little Caesars will toss the dough.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase or decrease the amount of teams based on class size.
• 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: 
  • Why did we lay down while setting the ball?
  • What was most challenging about setting the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Beat the Clock II. Your goal is to beat the runners time by setting a self-tossed ball while lying down a certain number of times.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams - runners and hitters.
• Before the game begins, runners must line up shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the baseline.
• Hitters must lie down on their backs.
• I will select a number at the beginning of each round. 
• Hitters have to toss and set the ball that many number of times.
• All sets must be counted aloud.
• When a hitter is done they must stand up.
• Meanwhile, runners have to sprint to the midline, touch a cone with their hand and sprint back.
• Runners will try and get back before all hitters make their volleys.
• At the end of each round, hitters and runners switch.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If setting continuously is too difficult, have students set then catch the beach ball.
• 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: 
  • Why did we lay down while setting the ball?
  • What was most challenging about setting the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Ratatouille IV. In this game, you are rats trying to make your way across the kitchen (end zone) without being caught by the chef. Your goal is to scurry to the other side of the kitchen to set a self-tossed bag of flour (volleyball) while lying down.    

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:
  • Lie down on your back
  • Toss a bag of flour above your head
  • Set/hit the flour
  • Catch the flour 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

• 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: 
  • Why did we lay down while setting the ball?
  • What was most challenging about setting the ball?