Introductory Volleyball for Young Children

Week 1: Introduction to Volleyball

• • Objective: Familiarize children with the basic concepts and equipment of volleyball.

  • Content:

    • Introduction to the volleyball court, net, and ball.

    • Basic rules of volleyball (e.g., number of players, rotation).

    • Emphasis on teamwork and communication.

  • Activities:

    • Simple ball-handling games (e.g., passing a ball around in a circle).

    • “Name Game” where each child says their name while passing the ball.

Week 2: Learning to Pass (Bumping)

• • Objective: Teach the fundamental skill of passing (bumping) the ball.

  • Content:

    • Proper stance and hand positioning for passing.

    • How to absorb the ball’s impact and control the direction of the pass.

  • Activities:

    • Passing drills in pairs using soft volleyballs or beach balls.

    • “Pass and Move” game where children pass the ball and move to a new spot.

Week 3: Introduction to Setting

• • Objective: Introduce the technique of setting the ball.

  • Content:

    • Proper hand positioning and body posture for setting.

    • How to push the ball upwards with fingertips.

  • Activities:

    • Setting drills in pairs, focusing on height and accuracy.

    • “Set and Catch” game where one child sets the ball, and the other catches.

Week 4: Learning to Serve

• • Objective: Teach the basic underhand serve.

  • Content:

    • Proper stance and hand positioning for an underhand serve.

    • Focus on making contact with the ball and aiming over the net.

  • Activities:

    • Serving drills, aiming for specific targets on the other side of the net.

    • “Serve and Score” game where children earn points by successfully serving over the net.

Week 5: Introduction to Spiking (Light Hitting)

• • Objective: Introduce the concept of spiking, with a focus on light hitting.

  • Content:

    • Basic footwork and hand positioning for a spike.

    • Emphasize control over power, aiming for accuracy.

  • Activities:

    • Light hitting drills, with instructors tossing the ball for children to hit.

    • “Hit the Target” game where children aim to hit specific spots on the court.

Week 6: Introduction to Blocking

• • Objective: Teach the basic technique of blocking.

  • Content:

    • Proper stance and timing for a block.

    • Emphasize the importance of jumping and hand positioning.

  • Activities:

    • Blocking drills against a soft toss or gentle hit.

    • “Block the Balloon” game where children practice blocking against a balloon.

Week 7: Basic Game Play and Rotation

• • Objective: Introduce children to simple game play and the concept of rotation.

  • Content:

    • How to rotate positions on the court.

    • Basic game play with simplified rules.

  • Activities:

    • 3-on-3 or 4-on-4 mini-games with rotation practice.

    • “Follow the Rotation” game where children rotate through positions after each point.

Week 8: Review and Fun Tournament

• • Objective: Reinforce learned skills through a friendly tournament.

  • Content:

    • Review key skills: passing, setting, serving, hitting, and blocking.

    • Conduct a fun and inclusive mini-tournament.

  • Activities:

    • Warm-up drills focusing on all learned skills.

    • Team-based mini-tournament with awards or certificates for participation.