ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Digging

Volleyball Unit | Level 35

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to dig.

IMPORTANCE
Digging is important because it is a successful defense tactic to prevent the ball from hitting the ground after spiked from the opposing team. .

VOCABULARY
Bump: a passing move in volleyball (typically the first touch when the ball comes over).

When digging, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto skills game– Four Square. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Four Square. In this game, the objective is to use a dig so that ball does not hit the ground in your square.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of four.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who starts with the ball first.
• When I say, "GO!" serve the ball over the net. Each hit must be made over the net.
• If the ball touches the ground, goes out-of-bounds, or hits the net a teammate receives a letter  “S-Q-U-A-R-E”.
• Each new round, students will rotate clockwise.
• We will begin a new game after five minutes.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the number of teams based on class size. Divide students into competitive and non-competitive groups.  
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why is digging the ball so important?
  • What is one way you can improve your digging form?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Take Out. In this game, the objective is to use a dig to prevent the opposing team from getting you and your teammates out.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of six.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide which team will serve first.
• Decide with your team where each of you will stand on the court.
• When I say, “GO!” serve the ball over the net until the ball goes out-of-bounds or hits the grounds.
• Each team can hit the ball three times.  
• The student that misses the ball or hits the ball out-of-bounds is out and has to wait on the sidelines.
• The team that losses will serve next.
• Servers rotate in a clockwise position.
• We will begin a new game when all teammates on one team are out.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Have teams rotate courts – every student will get to play on the net.
• Set up: 
  • Use short cones in replacement of a net for additional courts.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why is digging the ball so important?
  • What is one way you can improve your digging form?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Challenger. In this game, the objective is to use a dig during your challenge with the all-star team.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of three.  
• I will choose one team to begin as the all-stars.
• Everyone else will form a single-file line with on one of the court.
• The all-stars will compete against the other teams until a challenging team wins.
• When I say, “GO!” the all-stars will serve to the first challenging team in line.
• A serve is awarded on every serve. The first team to earn three points wins.
• The team to win the rally will stay on the court and the next challenging team in line will play.  

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Depending on class size, add additional courts using short cones.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • Why is digging the ball so important?
  • What is one way you can improve your digging form?