ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Set a tossed ball

Volleyball Unit | Level 19

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to set a tossed ball.

IMPORTANCE
Setting a tossed ball is important because it allows you to either pass the ball to another teammate or set another teammate up for a spike or for a bump.

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

When setting a tossed ball, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will go first. Spread out onto the field and stand 3 – 5 feet away from your partner. When I say, "GO!" one teammate will toss the ball and the other will set it. After you have made five sets, switch roles.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Toss and Set. Your goal is to see how many times you can set a tossed ball to your teammate. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Before the game begins, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the ball.
• The other teammate will start three to five feet away.
• When I say, “GO!” the teammate with the ball will toss and the other teammate will set the ball back.
• Count aloud each complete set you make.
• Switch roles after 10 sets.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to move closer to one another if setting is too difficult.  
  • Divide students into teams based on athletic ability.
  • Remind students to be aware of other teams around them when setting the 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:
  • Where should your arms be and what shape should your hands make when setting a ball?
  • What surprised you about your ability to set the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Triple Pass. Your goal is to set a tossed ball over the net.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, I will divide the class into three groups.
• When I say, “GO!” I will toss the ball to you and you must try to set the ball over the net.  
• If the ball goes over the net or not, bring it back to the middle hula-hoop and move to the back of the line to the left of you.
• We will begin a new game when everyone has had a turn setting from each group.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to use proper setting technique.  
  • Have students move closer to the net if they are having trouble hitting the ball over.
• 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:
  • Where should your arms be and what shape should your hands make when setting a ball?
  • What surprised you about your ability to set the ball?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing a Switch-A-Roo. Your goal is to set a tossed ball to help your team earn as many points as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.  
• There can only be six teammates on the court at a time. Remaining teammates will sit on the sidelines.
• You are not allowed to touch the net.
• Once the ball is served over the net, each team gets to hit the ball up to three times only.
• The same student cannot hit the ball twice in a row.
• The ball cannot be “carried” or “lifted”.
• Once a teammate has hit the ball, he/she must exit the court and sit on the sideline and a teammate will take his/her place.
• If a teammate serves or hits the ball out-of-bounds, he/she cannot rotate out and the other team then gets to serve.
• The game continues until there is one student left on either side.
• A point is awarded to the first team that gets all their team members to hit the ball.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, allow more or less students to be on the court at one time.  
  • Make the court smaller based on students’ athletic ability.
• 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:
  • Where should your arms be and what shape should your hands make when setting a ball?
  • What surprised you about your ability to set the ball?