Discussion - Part 1

Articles In This Section:

· Teaching Techniques

· Class Organization

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 1

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 2

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 3

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 4

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 5

· Individual Fundamentals and Drills - Part 6

· Advanced Drills - Part 1

· Advanced Drills - Part 2

· Advanced Drills - Part 3

· Discussion - Part 1

· Discussion - Part 2

· Volleyball Tests - Part 1

· Volleyball Tests - Part 2

· Conclusion

During the instruction of individual fundamentals, the students will become extremely anxious to scrimmage. The teacher can explain only enough rules to get them started and then let them play during the last few minutes of the class period. Thus, in a game situation, they will be given the opportunity to use the skills being learned in the drills. This should also make the students aware of the need for further work on the fundamentals.

Following the completion of the individual skills, team fundamentals are introduced. The writer prefers to use the four spiker—two setter pattern for team organization. If the combination drills have been used, the general offensive pattern should be understood. It may be necessary to re-emphasize the point that the first pass should be directed to the center forward who acts as the setter. The first thing to explain is how to switch positions along the front line so the setter is always in the center after the serve. The alignment of both teams at the time of the serve is also covered. These patterns are more quickly learned if explained and then diagramed on a blackboard by the instructor.

The students are now ready to receive instruction in officiating. The duties of the referee, umpire, and linesman should be explained fully. The instructor can illustrate by refereeing a short match between two of the teams. Emphasis should be placed on calling "carries" or "held" balls. It is only through reasonably strict officiating that improvement in ball handling can be obtained. This introduction to officiating should be accompanied by a more detailed explanation of the rules. These rules should be condensed on one mimeographed sheet and distributed to the students.

Most high school and college students have never witnessed two good teams in action. As a result, they seldom realize that volleyball involves more than merely batting the ball over the net. It is important, therefore, to expose them to competitive volleyball if possible. This may be done through a game film or a demonstration by skilled players if either is available. It is probably most effective to do this when team fundamentals are being practiced.