ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Volleyball referee

Volleyball Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to referee a volleyball game.

IMPORTANCE
Refereeing a volleyball game is important because the referee is responsible for officiating the game from a neutral point of view and making decisions and calls that enforce the rules of basketball.

VOCABULARY
Referee: an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

GROWFIT RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of regulation volleyball. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• Each rally begins with a serve from behind the service line (or end line).
• A point is awarded on every serve to the team who wins the rally.
• Each side may hit the ball up to three times but a player cannot hit the ball twice in a row.
• As long as the ball makes it over the net on either a volley or serve, it can be played.
• If a ball lands on the boundary line, it is considered inbounds.
• Violation occurs when:
  • The ball does not go over the net during a serve.
  • The net is touched while the ball is in play.
  • Reaching over the net to contact the ball.
  • Serving out of rotation.
  • Ball-handling errors, such as double touching, lifting, carrying, throwing, etc. the ball.
• For each violation, a point is awarded to the opposing team.

When refereeing a volleyball game, it is important to remember these hand signals:

PRACTICE

1. Say different calls and have students demonstrate the correct hand gesture. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Switch-A-Roo. In this game, the objective is to referee the game and determine a winning team. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams and choose a referee to officiate the game.  
• 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 a 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:
  • What is something you learned from being a referee?
  • Why is it important to show respect to officials?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kings Queens Court. In this game, the objective is to referee the volleyball game and determine the Kings and Queens of the court.  

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.
• Each court will have a referee to officiate the game.
• 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.
• The referee will 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 something you learned from being a referee?
  • Why is it important to show respect to officials?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to referee and determine a winning team. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams and choose someone to referee the game.
• 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.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• The ball cannot be “carried” or “lifted”.
• 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 “in” bounds.
• The referee will keep score – a point is awarded on every serve.
• After each game we will switch sides.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, use discretion as to how many students are allowed on the court at a time. You can play multiple games (competitive and non-competitive) simultaneously, or have students substitute in and out of the game.
  • Make the court smaller based on students’ athletic ability.
  • Allow a one bounce rule if volleying the ball is too difficult.
• 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 something you learned from being a referee?
  • Why is it important to show respect to officials?