Appendices

Exit card

1.     Something you found challenging this lesson

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2.     Something you really enjoyed this lesson

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3.     Something you did not like this lesson

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Volleyball Skill Assessment Checklist

Descriptors

clarifications

No evidence

rarely

inconsistently

occasionally

usually

Constantly

Preparation for play

Suitable attire / assists with equipment set up / completes in adequate warm ups and cool downs.

Skills

Passing

Good ready positions / watches the ball off their opponents hands / moves early to cover position / presents flat platform / little arm swing / directs the ball forward / loops the ball to the target zone.

Setting

Moves under the ball / has hands up early in the ‘open diamond’ position / receives the ball above the head / plays the ball accurately with appropriate loop.

Serving

Uses a settling routine / makes good contact with the ball / directs the ball to the target zone / demonstrates variation.

Spiking

Approach is dynamic and well-timed / swings and lifts both arms to maximise height / contact at full extension / strong contact / wrist snap on ball / variation of execution.

Communication and teamwork

Includes all teammates / calls early and clearly / encourage teammates / positive outlook / uses specific call (‘mine’, ‘in’, ‘out’, ‘help’ etc.) in appropriate game scenarios.

Strategies and tactics

Receiving formation basic W

Students know their position in the formation / students understand where they move along with the roles in each position.

Advanced receiving formation

Able to demonstrate abstract plays which utilise player strength and opposition anticipation

Transition from receive to attack

Demonstrate appropriate movement and set ups in order to maximise preparation into attack

Transition from attack to defence

Demonstrate appropriate movement and set up which enables greatest amount of court coverage / demonstrate ability to anticipate play prior to execution

Coordination between front and back court

Players demonstrate cohesiveness in movement patterns for specific game scenarios

Biomechanics Assignment

Choose 1 key skill from the game of volleyball e.g. Dig, spike, set, block, serve.

You are to perform the given skill to the best of your ability, and you will be given time to practice this skill during practical lessons. Once you believe you are competent, your skill will be recorded. Your assignment is to be presented in digital format (video, PowerPoint presentation, or Blog style online poster)

Upon viewing your skill execution, you are required to complete the following tasks:

1. Outline the demonstrated biomechanical principles and explain how they are used (10 marks)
2. Compare your skill to a technically “perfect” athlete (explore YouTube for these videos) (10 marks)

Once completed, you are to “intervene” your skill execution. This means, you are to coach yourself to become more proficient. In biomechanical analysis, the key is to make this a simple progression through the skill requirements. Therefore, you are required to:

3. Outline key technical teaching points of your chosen skill

-       Preparation, Execution, Follow through (10 marks)

4. Transfer these teaching points into your skill

-       Demonstrate how you would coach yourself to learn the required skill / perform the skill at a higher level.

-       These teaching points must be related to Biomechanical principles. (10 marks)

Biomechanics Assignment Rubric

	Fail 1 0-39%	Fail 2 40-49%	Pass 50-64%	Credit 65-74%	Distinction 75-84%	H.Distinction 85%-100%
Content knowledge Breadth of understanding (correct use of terms and concepts) 30%
Content complexity Depth of understanding (Appropriate level of analysis and review) 30%
Illustrations, Tables and Diagrams (Presented creatively, clearly and effectively) 30%
Language features – grammar, punctuation, spelling & paragraphing 10%

Volleyball Journal

Each week (1-5) as a homework task students are required to construct a volleyball journal.

The journal will consist of independent research on the following items:

Each should be a minimum of 100 words.

• Week 1 - The Rules of volleyball
• Week 2 - The history of volleyball
• Week 3 - Information on either a local player or coach
• Week 4 - Information on a international player or coach
• Week 5 - A set play you have learned in practical lessons (include diagrams)