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- Year 10
Serving and spiking
I can attempt an overarm serve and spike the ball in a game situation.
- Year 10
Serving and spiking
I can attempt an overarm serve and spike the ball in a game situation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: transferring your bodyweight forward will add power to a serve.
- Move: you should strike the ball with the heel of your hand for a serve and spike.
- Think: the correct placement of a serve and spike will put the team into an attacking position.
- Feel: harder challenges or skills are more rewarding to learn.
- Connect: working together to give constructive feedback helps others to improve.
Keywords
Float - a serve which does not spin or rotate
Kill - an attack that results in an immediate point
Campfire - a ball that hits the floor in an area surrounded by two or more players with no attempt to play a shot
Common misconception
Pupils think serving speed is the most important factor to an effective serve.
The reality of a successful serve is placement and consistency.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Serving and spiking, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Serving and spiking, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
volleyball court and net, volleyballs / soft volleyballs, gym mats
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
