Volleying and Dribbling

1. Chapter 26 Volleying and Dribbling

2. Chapter 26 Key Points Volleying and dribbling are typically exclusively games skills and used in sports such as volleyball and basketball Recently associated with children games, games of different cultures and games using innovative equipment (e.g. hacky sacks, volleybirds ) Require fine hand-eye coordination and are thus two of the last fundamental manipulative skills to develop in children

3. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Volleying Precontrol Level Tasks Children still struggling to achieve hand-eye coordination and directly flight of ball intentionally Provide a variety of opportunities to explore volleying Have children concentrate on: Watching the object as it approaches them and Making contact with the ball

4. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Volleying Control Level Tasks Geared to teach children to: Strike an object continuously with a bounce in self-space Control the amount of force Appropriate activities include: Volleying with different body parts Striking overhand and underhand Striking over designated lines with partner

5. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Volleying (cont) Utilization Level Tasks Aim to help children develop consistency and accuracy by: Controlling the direction and force of their strikes Produce a level surface for striking with a variety of body parts Combine striking with several different concepts (e.g. moving in relation to people and/or objects) and strategic placement

6. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Volleying (cont) Proficiency Level Tasks Geared towards helping children: Move consistently and accurately in relation to others, in unpredictable, dynamic situations Strike an object while simultaneously focusing on the surrounding activities

7. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Volleying (cont)  Progression spiral suggests a sequence for developing volleying Activities found in text Identifies Tasks Identifies Challenges Assessment ideas found throughout chapter

8. Chapter 26 Key Points Dribbling The skill of striking downwards with the hands. Teaching Dribbling  Precontrol Level Tasks Exploration of striking the ball down repeatedly in self-space, then walking and dribbling Involve children making contact with the ball so that it comes back to them while in a stationary position

9. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Dribbling (cont) Control Level Tasks Focus should be on: Varying dribbles (i.e. different heights and positions around the body) Dribbling with non-dominant hand Dribbling while traveling

10. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Dribbling (cont) Utilization Level Tasks Involve incorporating dribbling into beginning dynamic game-like situations requiring: Combining dribbling with other skills Dribbling with either hand without looking at the ball

11. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Dribbling (cont) Proficiency Level Tasks Geared to help children develop an automatic level of dribbling Tasks should focus on changes in speed, direction and pathways at will Enjoyment of dynamic game situations involving larger groups Strategic development

12. Chapter 26 Key Points Teaching Dribbling (cont) Progression Spiral suggests a sequence for developing dribbling Activities found in text Identifies Tasks Identifies Challenges Assessment ideas found throughout chapter