Volleyball & Volleyball Skills Basic 4 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note

Class: Primary 4
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:

• Identify basic volleyball skills
• Demonstrate simple volleyball movements
• Understand when to use each skill

What is Volleyball?

Volleyball is a team sport where two teams hit a ball over a net using their hands. The goal is to make the ball touch the ground on the other team’s side.

Volleyball Skills

1. Digging

What it is: Stopping a ball that is coming fast and low

• Use both arms together
• Keep arms straight
• Bend knees and get low
• Hit ball with forearms
• Used to save hard hits

2. Volleying

What it is: Hitting the ball up in the air with fingertips

• Use fingertips, not palms
• Keep hands above head
• Push ball gently upward
• Keep ball in play
• Most basic skill

3. Setting

What it is: Preparing the ball for a teammate to attack

• Use fingertips to push ball up
• Make ball go high and soft
• Place ball near the net
• Help teammate spike
• Very important teamwork skill

4. Smashing

What it is: Hitting the ball down hard into opponent’s court

• Jump up high
• Hit ball with palm
• Hit down toward ground
• Use full arm swing
• Powerful attacking move

5. Spiking

What it is: Jumping and hitting ball down hard (same as smashing)

• Run and jump
• Hit ball at highest point
• Aim for empty spaces
• Use strong arm swing
• Most exciting skill

Important Tips

• Keep eyes on the ball
• Work as a team
• Practice makes perfect
• Stay ready and alert
• Have fun while playing

Simple Activity

Practice hitting a soft ball upward using only your fingertips.

Evaluation

1. What is volleyball?
2. Which skill uses forearms to stop fast balls?
3. What is the difference between volleying and spiking?
4. When do you use setting?