UNIT 2 BASIC SKILLS OF VOLLEYBALL

At the end of this unit, students will be able to:

 Demonstrate the basic skills in volleyball;
 Participate actively in volleyball lead-up games.

Learning Content:

I. Volleyball fundamental skills and techniques

II. Drill & Lead – up games

Learning Outcome:
At the end of this lesson, the students will
Lesson 3 Volleyball fundamental
be able to:
skills and Tachniques
1. Identify the different fundamental
skill and techniques of Volleyball;
and
2. Make video documentation of the different skills and techniques of Volleyball.

Let's Learn This

Fundamental Skills and Techniques

Volleyball comprises five basic skills: forearm pass, overhand pass, serve attack, and
block. Each skill uses a variety of techniques that players need as they progress from
beginning to advanced levels of competition.
The ball-handling skills: the forearm pass and the overhand pass constitute at least two-
thirds of the ball contact during play. They serve often dominates the play and is
considered as a crucial skill because there are times when a team dominates through good
service only. The attack adds offense and power to the game but can only be utilized when
the ball-handling skills become accurate and consistent. The block is used only when the
opposing team consistently attacks the ball from a point near or above the net, forcefully
driving it down into one’s court.

The Forearm Pass

The forearm pass also called “pass”. “bump” or“dig” is the most frequently used ball
handling skill. It is utilized to pass the serve, play balls below the play waist, hard-driven
balls, and contact balls located from the far player.
Learning Hints
· Assume a stride position, feet are shoulder-width apart with the bodyweight
forward on the inside front half of each foot with the heels slightly off the
ground.
· Keep the knees flexed approximately 90 degrees inside the feet and in front of
the toes.
· Keep the upper body in a front-leaning position with the waist flexed
approximately 90 degrees and the shoulders in front of the knees
· Connect the hands by pressing the pads of both thumbs together with the base
of the thumbs even and level. Keep the grip relaxed with the hands extended
downward.
The different ways of clasping the hands together are shown in the illustrations below.

· Reach out your arm in front of your body and rotate elbows inward together thus
exposing the fleshy part of the forearm. The arms are parallel with the thigh of the
leading leg.

· Contact the ball on the fleshy part of the forearm approximately 2 to 6 inches
above the wrist. The trajectory angle of the rebound is dependent upon the angle
of the forearms. Focus the eyes on the ball until the contact and the rebound.
· Provide force
Overhand Pass
The overhand pass is used for accurately passing any ball above the head to a teammate
and for the setting technique of passing the ball to an attacker with a specific height,
trajectory, and placement
· Assume a stride position with the feet almost shoulder-width apart, the
bodyweight is forward on the inside front half of each foot with the heels slightly
raised.

· Flex the knees in front of the toes with the upper body in a front leaning position
with the waist flexed approximately 90 degrees and the shoulders in front of the
knees.

· Raise both arms with the elbows flexed at

approximately chin height and the hands are equally
positioned six (6) inches above the forehead with the wrist
flexed back.

· Spread fingers and hands into the shape of the

approaching ball, thumbs pointing toward the nose and wrist
flexed back.

· Contact the ball on the inside edge of the first digital areas
of the thumbs, index, middle, and ring fingers and allow the
ball to almost sliding through, with the hands-on side.

Serve
The serve has an expected success rate that is 80 to 90 percent higher than the other skills
because the server tosses the ball to himself rather than receiving the ball from another
player. Equally important is the fact that they serve is the first opportunity a team has to
put the opponent at a disadvantage.
The most commonly used service are the underhand serve, the overhand serve and the
sidearm serve.

To make an underhand serve

· Stand facing the net with the left foot slightly forward and the weight on the right
foot.

· Hold the ball with the left hand with the left arm across and a little in front of the
body and the ball resting on the pads of the left fingers

· Step left foot forward, transferring the weight to the

front foot and at the same time, bring the right arm
back in a preparatory motion.

· Swing the right hand forward and contact the ball, just
below the center. The ball can be hit with an open
hand or with a fist either facing forward or sideward.

· Follow through with the arm to ensure a smooth serve.

Note: These directions are for a right-handed serve.
For the left-handed serve, reverse the position and movements.

Overhand Serve
· Stand with the left foot in front
and the left side of the body turned somewhat
toward the net with the weight on both feet.
· Hold the ball in the left hand
directly in front of the face.
· Toss the ball straight up shifting the weight
to the back foot. The height of the toss is a matter of choice,
but from 3 to 5 ft. is suggested.
· Contact the ball with the open palm or with
the fist above the shoulder as the ball drops thus shifting the
weight to the forward foot which can take a short step
forward.
Note: An effective serve has no spin-a floater. The
directions are for a right-handed serve.
For the left-handed serve, reverse the position and
movements.
Sidearm Serve
Like the overhead serve, the sidearm serve is powerful and difficult to receive. This serve
goes over the net into a downward trajectory.
Take a forward stride position behind the end line with the left side toward the net.
· Hold the ball with the left hand in front of the body and over or slightly ahead of the
left foot.
· Bring the right arm which should be fully
extended to approximately shoulder level and
shift weight to the rear foot.
· Move the right arm forward to make contact with
the ball with either the heel of the hand or a
closed fist.
· Follow through in the direction in which the ball is
to travel.

Attack
The attack is used in aggressive play against the
opponents to keep them from returning the ball or
making a transition to return it aggressively.

· Move quickly to the desired place

when the setter takes an action for the
set.

· Swing both arms backward and bended

knees to gain height in jumping.

· Jump as high as you can and hit the ball

forcibly downward with a snap of the
wrist.

· Swing the arms downward for follow-

through after the contact.

To be able to block, do these steps:

 · Stand in stride position with the shoulders parallel with the net, about 6 to 12
inches far with the knees slightly flexed for quick movement.

· Position the hands between the net and the body

at shoulder height with fingers spread and palms
facing the net.

· Flex the knees to a near 100-degree angle and

jump off from the floor and thrust the arms straight
upward parallel with the net.

· As the hands clear net height, gently push them

across as far as possible, being careful not to touch
the net. Position the outside hand slightly toward
the court to deflect the ball inward.
·
Pike slightly at the waist for balance and power.

· Withdraw hand gently upon descending and return them in front of the body.

· Bend the knees upon floor contact to absorb shock and for balance. Pivot away
from the net, following the direction of the ball.

Let's Do This

Activity 5: Write your answers in your note pads.

1. Were you able to execute the different fundamental skills in volleyball?

2. Please check the skills which you think you were able to do with “good” performance?
Forearm Pass Overhand Pass
Underhand Serve Overhand Serve
Sidearm Serve Attack
Block
3. Do you think you need time to practice the above-mentioned skills? Why?

Activity 6:
 1. Look for a partner and practice the underarm, overhand, and sidearm serve. Try to
serve at least twenty times.
2. Document the practice by taking video. (see
rubrics for the rating).
Activity 7:
1. Look for a partner and practice the forearm pass.
Try to pass the ball back and forth at least twenty
times.
2. Practice the overhand pass with your partner, too.
3. Document the practice by taking video. ( see
rubrics for the rating).
Activity 8:
1. Go to a volleyball court and practice how to spike
or attack.
2. Follow the steps in blocking on page 16. Practice
this skill with a partner on the opposite court.
3. Document the practice by taking video (see
rubrics for the rating)

Rubrics for Opinion Writing

Criteria 4 3 2 1
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introduction and introduction and or a conclusion with conclusion with an opinion.
Introduction conclusion with an conclusion with an an opinion that uses Ideas do not flow
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into at least three well- ideas into at least paragraphs. Most do not contain at least three
with Opinion formed paragraphs three well-formed ideas flow paragraphs.
Format using transitional words paragraphs. throughout
and statements. paragraphs.

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that are easy to identify reasons that are reason(s) that is reasons that are easy to
and it is well written. easy to identify. It easy to identify. It identify. It does not follow
Follows their opinion follows their follows most of their their opinion throughout the
throughout the essay opinion throughout opinions throughout essay.
Reasons without wavering. the essay. most of the essay.

Uses specific evidence Uses specific Uses available Nice try.

to support the opinion evidence to evidence from the
and explain thinking. support the text(s) to support the Uses no or very little
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Evidence
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or further. from the writer’s opinion and explain
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evidence.
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in spelling, punctuation, in spelling, spelling, spelling, punctuation, and
and grammar, but they punctuation, and punctuation, and grammar, which
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or Uses precise language with meaning. with meaning. Uses precise language and
Grammar and linking words to Uses some few precise linking words to connect
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 Rubrics for Video Clip

Criteria 4 3 2 1
It covers all the
topics in-depth It includes basic
Content with details and knowledge It includes The content
examples. The about the topic. essential includes minor
knowledge of The content information details.
the issue is seems to be about the topic.
excellent good.
It shows ideas
It shows from other
excellent It shows people than Uses ideas from
originality. The absolute family members. other people
Originality
ideas are originality. There is little other than
creative and evidence of family members
original original ideas.
The quality of
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clarity of the Most of the very good, but the focus and
videos
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focus is focus are was excellent. not very good.
excellent. excellent.
A lot of different Several or 3-4 One or two
Interest of shots, angles, different shots, different shots, Little effort has
sounds, and angles, sounds, angles, sounds, been made to
videography
zooming and zooming and zooming provide variety
providing variety providing variety providing variety in the video.
in the video. in the video in the video
Total Score: ______________________