ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Serve using an overhand pattern over a net to a target

Volleyball Unit | Level 31

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to serve using an overhand pattern over a net to a target.

IMPORTANCE
Serving using an overhand pattern to a target is important because it is how each play begins. Overhand serving to a target gives the ball more power, force and accuracy when hitting over the net.

VOCABULARY
Serve: the first hit to begin play.
Palm of the hand: the part of the hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist.
Striking arm: arm that has the hand that contacts the ball.

When serving using an overhand pattern over a net to a target, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. One team will line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder with a ball and the other team will line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the midline. When I say, "GO!" serve the ball aiming towards the midline. After everyone serves, the opposing team will retrieve a ball and serve from the midline. 
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Whack-a-Mole IV. In this game, your objective is to serve using an overhand pattern over a net to whack-a-mole (knock down a tall cone) on the other side.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, stand shoulder-to-shoulder behind the short marker cones with a ball.
• When I say, “GO!” serve the ball overhand to the other side.
• After the ball is served, retrieve your ball and try again.
• If your serve knocks down a cone, move it to the sideline and keep track of how many you knock down.
• We will begin a new game once all the cones have been knocked down.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, divide students into two teams – servers and retrievers. Retrievers stand on the opposite side and roll back balls that have been served.   
• 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: 
  • What advantage does serving overhand give your team?
  • What goal have you set to improve your overhand serve?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Breakout III. In this game, the objective is to serve using an overhand pattern over a net to a prisoner to help free those still 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 overhand serve the ball to the prisoners.
• The prison guards will try and block the serves.
• Prison guards cannot go into the prison.
• When a prisoner catches a ball, 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 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: 
  • What advantage does serving overhand give your team?
  • What goal have you set to improve your overhand serve?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Newcomb Ball V. In this game, the objective is to work together with your teammates to see how many times you can serve using an overhand pattern over a net to 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 overhand.  
• 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 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: 
  • What advantage does serving overhand give your team?
  • What goal have you set to improve your overhand serve?