Developing Passing Skills

Begin the session with a warm-up routine designed to prepare students both physically and mentally. This routine includes:

• Light Jogging: Start with a few laps around the gym or designated area to increase heart rate and circulation.
• Arm Circles: Perform small to large arm circles to loosen up the shoulders and improve range of motion.
• High Knees: Encourage students to bring their knees up towards their chest while jogging in place, enhancing flexibility and coordination.
• Leg Swings: Stand on one leg and swing the other leg forward and backward, then side to side, to stretch the hip flexors and hamstrings.
• Torso Twists: With feet shoulder-width apart, twist the torso from side to side to warm up the core and increase flexibility.

Ensure each student maintains proper form and gradually increases intensity to avoid injury. This warm-up sets the tone for the rest of the session, promoting focus and engagement.

Begin by explaining the fundamentals of bumping in volleyball. Highlight the importance of proper technique and communication during play. Focus on the following key points:

• Hand Positioning: Demonstrate how to create a platform with your hands by placing one hand over the other, thumbs aligned and pointing forward. Emphasize keeping the wrists locked and arms straight to ensure a solid surface for bumping.
• Stance: Instruct students to stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and weight balanced on the balls of their feet. Stress the importance of maintaining a low and ready position to move quickly in any direction.
• Communication: Explain the role of communication in a successful volleyball play. Encourage students to call out for the ball and use clear, loud voices to avoid collisions and confusion.

Conclude this segment by encouraging students to ask questions and clarify any doubts about the bumping technique.

In this activity, students pair up to practice bumping the volleyball back and forth. The focus is on improving accuracy and control while enhancing communication between partners.

• Pair up students and have them stand approximately 10 feet apart.
• Provide each pair with a volleyball.
• Emphasize the correct hand positioning and stance for an effective bump.
• Instruct the students to begin gently, focusing on maintaining a controlled and accurate pass to their partner.
• Encourage partners to communicate by calling out each other's names before bumping the ball.
• Challenge pairs to increase the distance between them gradually as they become more comfortable and accurate.
• Rotate partners every few minutes to expose students to different playing styles and levels of skill.

This drill encourages teamwork and helps students refine their bumping technique through repeated practice and constructive feedback. Encourage students to focus on consistent and precise passes to build confidence and skill in their bumping abilities.

Organize students into small teams, ideally consisting of 4-6 members each. The aim is to pass the ball using bumping techniques from one end of the court to the other as quickly as possible. This activity focuses on enhancing speed, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Set up a starting line and a finish line at opposite ends of the court.
• Each team lines up behind the starting line with the first player holding a volleyball.
• On the instructor's signal, the first player bumps the ball to the next teammate, who must be standing at a designated spot a few meters away.
• Each player bumps the ball to the next teammate until it reaches the last player in line.
• The last player then runs to the front of the line and starts the process again in the opposite direction.
• The relay continues until all players have had a chance to start the bumping sequence.
• Teams are encouraged to communicate and support each other to improve their timing and accuracy.

After completing the relay race, gather the students to discuss what strategies worked best and how they can improve their teamwork and bumping skills.

In this activity, students work on improving their precision and strategic thinking by aiming to bump the ball into designated zones on the court.

• Divide the court into several target zones using cones or markers. Each zone should represent a different point value based on difficulty.
• Have students form pairs, with one player serving as the bumper and the other as the target setter.
• The target setter stands in one of the zones, while the bumper stands at the opposite end of the court.
• On the instructor's signal, the bumper attempts to bump the ball into the zone where the target setter is standing.
• If the ball lands in the targeted zone, the pair receives the corresponding point value for that zone.
• Rotate roles after a set number of attempts to ensure both players practice bumping and target setting.
• Encourage pairs to communicate and strategize on which zones to target for maximum points.
• Conclude the drill by discussing strategies that worked well and areas for improvement.