Volleyball: Meaning of Volleyball and Basic Skills Involved in Volleyball Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 4 Physical and Health Education

VOLLEYBALL: MEANING OF VOLLEYBALL AND BASIC SKILLS INVOLVED IN VOLLEYBALL 

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (PHE)

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 4

THEME – GAMES AND SPORTS (VOLLEYBALL) 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Relay Race: Basic Skills Involved in Relay Races (Baton Grip, Take-Off, Run-Up, Baton Exchange and Finish Line) Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 3 Physical and Health Education

TOPIC – VOLLEYBALL 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Volleyball and Basic Skills Involved in Volleyball

3. Practical Demonstration of Volleyball Basic Skills

4. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

5. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define volleyball.

2. Explain the purpose of the game of volleyball.

3. Mention the basic skills involved in volleyball.

4. Describe each basic volleyball skill.

5. Demonstrate the basic skills of volleyball correctly.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about relay races, where teamwork, cooperation, communication, and following rules are important for success.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing volleyball, another team sport in which players work together by serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and digging to keep the ball in play and score points.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Volleyball

2. Volleyball net

3. Whistle

4. Cones or markers

5. Volleyball court

6. Charts showing volleyball skills

7. Pictures or videos of volleyball games

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever watched people hitting a ball over a net without allowing it to touch the ground? That game is called volleyball. It is an exciting team game that requires teamwork, concentration, quick movement, and good ball control.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of volleyball and the basic skills needed to play the game successfully.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball is a team game in which two teams hit a ball over a net, trying to make it land on the opponent’s side of the court while preventing it from touching their own side.

BASIC SKILLS INVOLVED IN VOLLEYBALL

1. Serving – Hitting the ball over the net to start the game.

2. Passing – Receiving and directing the ball to a teammate using the forearms.

3. Setting – Pushing the ball upward with the fingertips to prepare for an attack.

4. Spiking – Hitting the ball forcefully over the net into the opponent’s court.

5. Blocking – Jumping near the net to stop or return the opponent’s spike.

6. Digging – Preventing the ball from touching the ground after an opponent’s attack by using the forearms or hands.

IMPORTANCE OF VOLLEYBALL

1. It promotes teamwork and cooperation.

2. It improves physical fitness.

3. It develops hand-eye coordination.

4. It increases body balance and flexibility.

5. It encourages discipline and sportsmanship.

6. It builds confidence and communication skills.

LESSON 2 AND LESSON 3 – FIELD EXERCISE 

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF VOLLEYBALL BASIC SKILLS 

The teacher demonstrates each volleyball skill before allowing pupils to practise.

1. Serving

• Hold the volleyball with one hand.

• Toss the ball gently into the air.

• Hit the ball with the other hand over the net.

• Aim the ball into the opponent’s court.

2. Passing

• Stand with feet slightly apart.

• Join both hands together.

• Use the forearms to hit the ball.

• Direct the ball to a teammate.

3. Setting

• Raise both hands above the forehead.

• Spread the fingers comfortably.

• Push the ball upward gently with the fingertips.

• Send the ball to a teammate for an attack.

4. Spiking

• Take a few quick steps towards the ball.

• Jump up.

• Hit the ball strongly with one hand over the net.

• Land safely on both feet.

5. Blocking

• Stand close to the net.

• Jump with both hands raised above the head.

• Try to stop the opponent’s ball from crossing the net.

• Land safely after blocking.

6. Digging

• Bend the knees slightly.

• Keep the eyes on the ball.

• Join the hands together.

• Use the forearms to lift the ball before it touches the ground.

GROUP PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

The teacher divides the pupils into small groups and asks each group to:

1. Practise holding and serving the volleyball.

2. Practise passing the ball to a partner.

3. Practise setting the ball correctly.

4. Demonstrate simple spiking techniques.

5. Practise blocking at the net.

6. Demonstrate digging by receiving low balls.

7. Play a short volleyball game using the basic skills learned.

The teacher supervises the activities, corrects mistakes, encourages teamwork, and ensures pupils observe all safety rules while playing volleyball.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Volleyball is a game played by ______.

A. one player

B. two teams

C. three players

D. five teams

2. Which of the following is used to play volleyball?

A. Football

B. Tennis racket

C. Hockey stick

D. Volleyball

3. Which skill is used to start a volleyball game?

A. Passing

B. Digging

C. Serving

D. Blocking

4. Which volleyball skill is used to stop an opponent’s spike?

A. Passing

B. Blocking

C. Serving

D. Setting

5. Which skill is used to prepare the ball for a teammate to attack?

A. Setting

B. Digging

C. Running

D. Catching

B. Fill in the Blanks

6. Volleyball is played over a ______.

7. The skill used to begin the game is called ______.

8. The skill of hitting the ball forcefully into the opponent’s court is called ______.

9. ______ is used to stop the opponent’s ball at the net.

10. Players use their ______ to pass the ball.

C. True or False

11. Volleyball is a team game. ______

12. Players are allowed to catch the volleyball during play. ______

13. Serving starts the game. ______

14. Blocking is done near the net. ______

15. Teamwork is important in volleyball. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B

Column A – Column B

16. Serving – A. Stops the opponent’s ball

17. Passing – B. Starts the game

18. Setting – C. Prepares the ball for attack

19. Spiking – D. Hits the ball forcefully over the net

20. Blocking – E. Receives and directs the ball to a teammate

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Two teams

2. D – Volleyball

3. C – Serving

4. B – Blocking

5. A – Setting

6. Net

7. Serving

8. Spiking

9. Blocking

10. Forearms

11. True

12. False

13. True

14. True

15. True

16. B – Serving → Starts the game

17. E – Passing → Receives and directs the ball to a teammate

18. C – Setting → Prepares the ball for attack

19. D – Spiking → Hits the ball forcefully over the net

20. A – Blocking → Stops the opponent’s ball

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that volleyball is a team game played by two teams who hit a ball over a net, trying to make it land on the opponent’s side of the court while preventing it from touching their own side.

They also learned the basic skills involved in volleyball, which include:

• Serving – starting the game by hitting the ball over the net.

• Passing – receiving and directing the ball to a teammate.

• Setting – lifting the ball with the fingertips to prepare for an attack.

• Spiking – hitting the ball forcefully into the opponent’s court.

• Blocking – stopping the opponent’s ball at the net.

• Digging – preventing the ball from touching the ground after an opponent’s attack.

Finally, pupils understood that teamwork, communication, regular practice, and the correct use of these basic skills help players perform well and enjoy the game of volleyball safely.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher shows a volleyball and asks pupils if they have seen or played the game before.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the ball and share what they know about volleyball.

Step 2: Meaning of Volleyball – The teacher explains the meaning of volleyball and the objective of the game.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of volleyball in their own words.

Step 3: Serving – The teacher explains and demonstrates how to serve the volleyball correctly.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise serving the ball over the net.

Step 4: Passing and Setting – The teacher explains and demonstrates the correct way to pass and set the volleyball.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise passing and setting the ball with a partner.

Step 5: Spiking, Blocking, and Digging – The teacher explains and demonstrates how to spike, block, and dig the volleyball.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise the three skills under the teacher’s supervision.

Step 6: Group Practical Activity – The teacher divides the pupils into groups to practise all the basic volleyball skills during a simple game.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils work together to demonstrate serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and digging.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of volleyball and the basic skills involved in the game.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention and explain the volleyball skills learned.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions and observes pupils as they demonstrate the volleyball skills.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and demonstrate the basic skills correctly.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is volleyball?

2. How many teams play a volleyball game?

3. Mention six basic skills involved in volleyball.

4. What is serving in volleyball?

5. Explain the meaning of passing.

6. What is setting?

7. Explain the meaning of spiking.

8. What is blocking, and why is it important?

9. What is digging in volleyball?

10. Demonstrate any three basic volleyball skills correctly.