Volleyball Basic Rules |  |
THE SERVE( A ) Server must serve from behind the restraining line ( end line ) until after contact.( B ) Ball may be served underhand or overhand. ( C ) Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve. ( D ) Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point. ( E ) First game serve is determined by a volley, each subsequent game shall be served by the previous game loser. ( F ) Serve must be returned by a bump only. no setting or attacking a serve. SCORING
 ROTATION( A ) Team will rotate each time they win the serve.( B ) Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner. ( C ) There shall be 4-6 players on each side. PLAYING THE GAME ( VOLLEY )( A ) Maximum of three hits per side.( B ) Player may not hit the ball twice in succession ( A block is not considered a hit ). ( C ) Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve. ( D ) A ball touching a boundary line is good. ( E ) A legal hit is contact with the ball by a player body above and including the waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest. ( F ) If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one play and the players involved may not participate in the next play. ( G ) A player must not block or attack a serve. ( H ) Switching positions will be allowed only between front line players. ( After the serve only ). BASIC VIOLATIONS( A ) Stepping on or over the line on a serve.( B ) Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully. ( C ) Hitting the ball illegally ( Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc. ). ( D ) Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play. ( E ) Reaching over the net, except under these conditions: 1 - When executing a follow-through. 2 - When blocking a ball which is in the opponents court but is being returned ( the blocker must not contact the ball until after the opponent who is attempting to return the ball makes contact). Except to block the third play. ( F ) Reaches under the net ( if it interferes with the ball or opposing player ). ( G ) Failure to serve in the correct order. ( H ) Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10-foot line while in a back row position. THE COURTPLAYING AREABoth indoor and outdoor courts are 18 m x 9mi (29'6" x 59'). Indoor courts also include an attack area designated by a line 3 m (9'10") back from the center line. Lines on the court are 5cm (2" wide). NET HEIGHT Net height for men, co-ed mixed 6, & outdoor is 2.43 meters or 7'11-5/8". Net height for women, 7'4-1/8". The height of the net shall be 8'. BALL The ball weighs between 9 and 10 ounces. Ball pressure is between 4.5 and 6.0 pounds | |
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Volleyball Basic Rules
Friday, December 9, 2011
Basic Volleyball Skills
Volleyball Skills - What Volleyball Players Should Learn First?
Before getting into learning technical volleyball skills, there are some important essentials that need to be addressed and learned first.
1. Volleyball Basic Position. Volleyball Stance.
A basic position, a stance in volleyball is a comfortable, good balanced position.
A player has a well-balanced volleyball stance when her feet are slightly wider than your shoulders, knees are bent (hips are lowered closer to ground) and body weight is shifted a little bit more on the ball of you feet vs. heels.
Volleyball players use the basic stance as they prepare for the serve receive or defense - when they are getting ready to move to the ball.
2. Volleyball Shuffling
Shuffling is the basic footwork used in volleyball. Shuffling is the correct way to move under the ball when receiving the serve or defending the offense.
When shuffling a player moves either forward, backward, left or right.
The most important thing in shuffling is: feet should not cross-over.
Shuffling is crucial when moving to the ball, especially when a player has to do little adjustments in the last moment when the ball approaches.
Before getting into learning technical volleyball skills, there are some important essentials that need to be addressed and learned first.
1. Volleyball Basic Position. Volleyball Stance.
A basic position, a stance in volleyball is a comfortable, good balanced position.
A player has a well-balanced volleyball stance when her feet are slightly wider than your shoulders, knees are bent (hips are lowered closer to ground) and body weight is shifted a little bit more on the ball of you feet vs. heels.
Volleyball players use the basic stance as they prepare for the serve receive or defense - when they are getting ready to move to the ball.
2. Volleyball Shuffling
Shuffling is the basic footwork used in volleyball. Shuffling is the correct way to move under the ball when receiving the serve or defending the offense.
When shuffling a player moves either forward, backward, left or right.
The most important thing in shuffling is: feet should not cross-over.
Shuffling is crucial when moving to the ball, especially when a player has to do little adjustments in the last moment when the ball approaches.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Teaching Math through Games
Math is one of those subjects that can be taught in an exciting way using the child's natural sense of fun to drive home concepts and facts. The teacher with imagination can make the task of learning about numbers easier and more welcome by using games in teaching maths.
Arranging the room to leave a large open space will provide room for playing math games. This may be accomplished by moving desks to the so that they form a large open rectangle instead of the more traditional rows. This also has the advantage of making each child instantly visible to the teacher who can more easily monitor activity and see when a student is struggling.
Besides being a teacher, I work part time in the marketing department of a lanyard factory. This gave me the idea that using colorful objects such as lanyards can help young students learn about numbers more easily. Many children are visual learners, so bright colors attract and hold their attention. Games played with brightly colored manipulatives will also help tactile learners, since they handle the objects.
Herd the Animals
Goal: Children will learn to group different numbers of animal figures in "cages" to equal 10 total animals.
Preparation: Obtain small plastic animals. You may wish to provide a different type of animal for each group of 4 children in the class. Also provide "fences" to make corrals. Cut out numerals 1-10. Make several sets of these and laminate. Give stamps or small pictures of animals to the children. Provide paper for each group to write down the combinations the find that equal 10.
Play: Divide class into groups and distribute 10 animal figures to each group. Let them manipulate the animals to find various combinations that equal 10 and place the correct numeral with the group of animals (for example, 3 cows plus 7 sheep = 10 animals.) For each new combination, have them write down the numeral with a picture of the represented animal in an equation. The group that discovers the most combinations is a set time wins. Begin with 2 corrals and add 1 more as children are ready.
How Many Can You Find?
Concept: Objects can be measured in several ways using different units
Preparation: Obtain lanyards of two different sizes and correspondingly different colors. The lanyards should be fairly close in length. One set of lanyards for every 3 students will be required. Give each team a piece of tagboard divided into 2 sections with colors corresponding to the lanyards. Two children on each team will measure, and 1 child will record results. Use construction paper in several colors to make squares, rectangles, and triangles with sides the length of the lanyards. Scatter these about the classroom and secure them to the floor using double-stick tape. Place a sticker on each piece to be measured, and a small box of the same stickers next to it.
Play: Divide into groups of three and distribute lanyards and recording boards. Team members will measure the objects placed around the room with the lanyards and place a sticker under the correct color. Add 1 point for each correct item and take away 1 point for each incorrect item. The team with the most correct items wins.
This game can be used to introduce a unit on measurement. Also take the class outdoors and investigate how many lanyards long the playground fence is, how many lanyards wide a window is, etc. Once the children understand how to measure with a whole lanyard, mark some lanyards in inches and help them record how many units tall or wide various classroom objects are. Then make half-inch divisions and play again.
Let's Go Shopping
Goal: Each child will learn to count money up to 1 pound. Children will understand how to combine coins to purchase a larger item than they could purchase themselves.
Preparation: Label cereal boxes and other items with "prices." Place grocery items on book shelves to create a store. Prepare grocery lists of different items that together add up to 1 pound.Make each list different from the others, and make enough lists so that each group of 4 children has a list. Give each child in the classroom coins so that each group of 4 has the equal of 1 pound. Provide 1 bag for each group.
Play: Divide into groups and distribute lists. Ask the children to shop for their groceries and bring them "home." Then have them write down the cost of each item they purchased and add up the cost.The first group with all items correct wins.
As the children get more adept at counting money and figuring prices, add to the items on the lists and increase the amount they can spend. In time, they will be able to correctly count out change and add coins.
Make mathma practice interesting for children by devising games for them to play using colorful objects. These activities are limited only by the teacher's creativity. Follow up the games with corresponding worksheets for children to use as homework. Next day, go over the worksheets in class and let the children use the manipulatives again to prove their answers. A solid foundation in math understanding can be gained in this way.
Dunya Carter is a primary school math teacher from Sydney, Australia. She enjoys coming up with ways to engage her students and help them learn math effortlessly and in a fun way.
Arranging the room to leave a large open space will provide room for playing math games. This may be accomplished by moving desks to the so that they form a large open rectangle instead of the more traditional rows. This also has the advantage of making each child instantly visible to the teacher who can more easily monitor activity and see when a student is struggling.
Besides being a teacher, I work part time in the marketing department of a lanyard factory. This gave me the idea that using colorful objects such as lanyards can help young students learn about numbers more easily. Many children are visual learners, so bright colors attract and hold their attention. Games played with brightly colored manipulatives will also help tactile learners, since they handle the objects.
Herd the Animals
Goal: Children will learn to group different numbers of animal figures in "cages" to equal 10 total animals.
Preparation: Obtain small plastic animals. You may wish to provide a different type of animal for each group of 4 children in the class. Also provide "fences" to make corrals. Cut out numerals 1-10. Make several sets of these and laminate. Give stamps or small pictures of animals to the children. Provide paper for each group to write down the combinations the find that equal 10.
Play: Divide class into groups and distribute 10 animal figures to each group. Let them manipulate the animals to find various combinations that equal 10 and place the correct numeral with the group of animals (for example, 3 cows plus 7 sheep = 10 animals.) For each new combination, have them write down the numeral with a picture of the represented animal in an equation. The group that discovers the most combinations is a set time wins. Begin with 2 corrals and add 1 more as children are ready.
How Many Can You Find?
Concept: Objects can be measured in several ways using different units
Preparation: Obtain lanyards of two different sizes and correspondingly different colors. The lanyards should be fairly close in length. One set of lanyards for every 3 students will be required. Give each team a piece of tagboard divided into 2 sections with colors corresponding to the lanyards. Two children on each team will measure, and 1 child will record results. Use construction paper in several colors to make squares, rectangles, and triangles with sides the length of the lanyards. Scatter these about the classroom and secure them to the floor using double-stick tape. Place a sticker on each piece to be measured, and a small box of the same stickers next to it.
Play: Divide into groups of three and distribute lanyards and recording boards. Team members will measure the objects placed around the room with the lanyards and place a sticker under the correct color. Add 1 point for each correct item and take away 1 point for each incorrect item. The team with the most correct items wins.
This game can be used to introduce a unit on measurement. Also take the class outdoors and investigate how many lanyards long the playground fence is, how many lanyards wide a window is, etc. Once the children understand how to measure with a whole lanyard, mark some lanyards in inches and help them record how many units tall or wide various classroom objects are. Then make half-inch divisions and play again.
Let's Go Shopping
Goal: Each child will learn to count money up to 1 pound. Children will understand how to combine coins to purchase a larger item than they could purchase themselves.
Preparation: Label cereal boxes and other items with "prices." Place grocery items on book shelves to create a store. Prepare grocery lists of different items that together add up to 1 pound.Make each list different from the others, and make enough lists so that each group of 4 children has a list. Give each child in the classroom coins so that each group of 4 has the equal of 1 pound. Provide 1 bag for each group.
Play: Divide into groups and distribute lists. Ask the children to shop for their groceries and bring them "home." Then have them write down the cost of each item they purchased and add up the cost.The first group with all items correct wins.
As the children get more adept at counting money and figuring prices, add to the items on the lists and increase the amount they can spend. In time, they will be able to correctly count out change and add coins.
Make mathma practice interesting for children by devising games for them to play using colorful objects. These activities are limited only by the teacher's creativity. Follow up the games with corresponding worksheets for children to use as homework. Next day, go over the worksheets in class and let the children use the manipulatives again to prove their answers. A solid foundation in math understanding can be gained in this way.
Dunya Carter is a primary school math teacher from Sydney, Australia. She enjoys coming up with ways to engage her students and help them learn math effortlessly and in a fun way.
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