ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Spike the ball over the net at a target

Volleyball Unit | Level 27

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to spike the ball over the net at a target.

IMPORTANCE
Spiking the ball over the net at a target is important because it helps your team score. The motion of running, jumping and swinging generates high forward speed when connecting with the ball.

VOCABULARY
Spike: a hitting move in volleyball that returns the ball to the opponent's side (the last touch when the ball comes over).

When spiking over the net at a target, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Group Game – Target Spiking.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Target Spiking. In this game, the objective is to spike the ball over the net at a target.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will start off as the thrower.  
• Before the game begins, stand single file behind your team’s marker cone.
• When I say, “GO!” I will toss a ball to the first person in line.
• Once the ball is tossed, spike it over the net.
• Retrieve the ball after it has been hit and bring it back to the hula-hoop behind the thrower. Then, go to the back of the line to the right of you.
• We will begin a new game when everyone has a chance to spike the ball.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Teacher starts off as the thrower.
  • Depending on class size, add another thrower.    
• 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 is it so important for you open your hand when you spike the ball?
  • What surprised you most about spiking the ball?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Whack-a-Mole III. In this game, your objective is to spike the ball over the net to whack-a-mole (knock down a tall cone) on the other side.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two – spikers and retrievers.
• Before the game begins, spikers will pair up in teams of two and stand close to the net.
• Spikers will Ro Sham Bo to decide who will spike first.
• Retrievers will line up on either sideline on the opposite side.   
• When I say, “GO!” one teammate will toss the ball in the air and the other teammate will spike it to the opposite side.
• Retrievers must roll back any spiked balls to the servers.
• After one teammate has spiked the ball, the other teammate gets a turn.
• If a cone is knocked down, retrievers must take the cone back to the sideline.  
• At the end of five minutes, spikers 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: 
  • Why is it so important for you open your hand when you spike the ball?
  • What surprised you most about spiking the ball?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Newcomb Ball IV. In this game, the objective is to work together with your teammates to see how many times you can spike the ball over the net at a target and score on the other team.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• Before the game begins, spread out on your side.  
• I will give you a number – this will be the serving order. I will also decide which team serves first.
• When I say, "GO!" the team that has the ball first will serve underhand.  
• After the ball has been served, you can either hit the ball back or catch the ball.
• If the ball hits the ground or goes out-of-bounds, the other team gets to serve.
• You cannot hit the ball twice in a row.
• We will begin a new game and teams will switch sides once everyone has had a chance to serve.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide the teams equally based on athletic ability.
• Safety:
  • Encourage students to say, “Got it!” to avoid collisions.  
• 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 is it so important for you open your hand when you spike the ball?
  • What surprised you most about spiking the ball?