ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Serve using topspin

Volleyball Unit | Level 34

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to serve using topspin.

IMPORTANCE
The topspin serve is important because it is notoriously difficult to pass due to the quick speed and spin of the ball.

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 topspin, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into partners. Ro Sham Bo with your partner who will serve first. When I say, "GO!" topspin serve to your partner. Once your partner has the ball, it will be their turn to serve. 
2. Repeat as many times as needed. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Pac-Man. In this game, the objective is to serve using a topspin to hit all the ghosts moving through the arcade. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select one Pac-Man (server).
• The rest of you will be ghosts.
• Before the game begins, ghosts must line up single file along the end line.
• When I say, “GO!” the ghost furthest to the right will lead the others down a zigzag pattern moving closer to the net.
• Ghosts can only walk and cannot go out of the line.
• If the Pac-Man serves a ball and it hits a ghost, the ghost becomes a Pac-Man and joins the other side.
• We will begin a new game once all ghosts have become a Pac-Man. 

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 is one thing you found most challenging about putting topspin on the ball?
  • What is one thing you plan to improve in order to serve more accurately?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Ameba IV. In this game, the objective is to serve using topspin and have it land on the ameba. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select one student to begin as the ameba.
• The amebas will start on one side of the net and lay down on their stomachs. 
• Everyone else will stand on the opposing side ready to topspin serve.
• When I say, “GO!” serve the ball over the net trying to hit an ameba.
• If your ball hits the ameba, go over to the other side and connect to it by holding hands or linking arms.
• If your ball does not hit the ameba, retrieve your ball and try again.
• The ameba must remain laying on the ground, but can move their arms and legs.
• We will begin a new game when everyone is part of the ameba.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If bumping and setting is too difficult, allow students to toss and set.
• 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 is one thing you found most challenging about putting topspin on the ball?
  • What is one thing you plan to improve in order to serve more accurately?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kings Queens Court. In this game, the objective is to serve using a topspin to help your team score ten points first.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of six and will assign you to a court – one court will have a net and the rest will have short cones.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will start serving.
• Teams can hit the ball up to three times.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• If the ball is served and goes outside the boundary lines, it is the other team’s point. If the ball touches the line, it is considered inbounds.
• We will keep score – a point is awarded on every serve.
• The first team to get ten points will stay on their court. All other teams will rotate right.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on 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:
  • What is one thing you found most challenging about putting topspin on the ball?
  • What is one thing you plan to improve in order to serve more accurately?