Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Physical and Health Education - Practical Demonstration Of Skills In Volleyball

### Lesson Plan: Practical Demonstration of Skills in Volleyball **Grade:** Junior Secondary 1 **Subject:** Physical and Health Education **Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Practical Demonstration of Skills in Volleyball **Objective:** Students will develop basic volleyball skills including serving, passing, setting, and basic court positioning. --- #### Materials Needed: - Volleyballs (1 per 2-3 students) - Volleyball net and court - Cones for marking positions - Whistle - First aid kit --- ### Lesson Outline: **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Settling Down (2 minutes)** - Welcome the students and ensure they are dressed appropriately for physical activity. 2. **Warm-Up (8 minutes)** - **Dynamic stretches:** High knees, butt kicks, arm circles, and jumping jacks. - **Specific warm-up:** Have students jog around the court perimeter twice. **2. Instruction and Demonstration (15 minutes)** 1. **Brief Overview of Volleyball (5 minutes)** - Explain the basic rules of volleyball. - Show how to score and the importance of teamwork and communication. 2. **Demonstration of Basic Skills (10 minutes)** - **Serving:** - Show underhand and overhand serves. - Highlight foot positioning, hand contact, and follow-through. - **Passing (Forearm Pass/Bump):** - Demonstrate the correct form, maintaining a platform, and using legs to direct the ball. - **Setting:** - Show the correct hand positioning, foot placement, and pushing the ball upwards using fingertips. - **Basic Court Positioning:** - Use cones to represent player positions (e.g., front row and back row). **3. Skill Practice (20 minutes)** 1. **Serve Practice (5 minutes)** - Students will pair up and practice serves aiming for a designated area on the opposite side of the net. 2. **Passing Drills (5 minutes)** - In pairs, one student throws the ball while the other practices the bump pass. 3. **Setting Drills (5 minutes)** - In small groups, students practice setting to each other, standing a few feet apart. 4. **Combination Drill (5 minutes)** - Groups of 4: Practice one student serving, another receiving (passing), and the third setting the ball back. **4. Game Play Introduction (10 minutes)** 1. **Basic Game Setup (5 minutes)** - Divide students into two teams. - Briefly explain rotation and basic rules for moving and scoring. 2. **Mini Game (5 minutes)** - Play a short, modified game focusing on using the discussed skills. - Encourage frequent rotation and teamwork. **5. Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)** 1. **Cool-Down Activities (3 minutes)** - Static stretching focusing on arms, shoulders, and legs. 2. **Reflection and Q&A (2 minutes)** - Ask students to share what they found challenging or enjoyable. - Provide feedback and highlight key points of improvement. --- ### Assessment: - Observe students' ability to perform the basic skills of serving, passing, and setting. - Provide individual and group feedback during the practice drills and mini-game. - Question and answer session on the rules and techniques discussed during the lesson. --- ### Follow-Up Activities: - Encourage students to watch a volleyball game (live or recorded) and note player positions and techniques. - Plan for a more advanced lesson focusing on spike, block, and game strategies in future classes. --- ### Safety Considerations: - Ensure the playing area is free from hazards. - Emphasize the importance of proper technique to avoid injuries. - Have a first aid kit accessible. ### Adaptations: - For students struggling with certain skills, provide one-on-one or small group coaching. - Modify equipment (e.g., use a larger, lighter ball) for students with physical limitations. ### Reflection Notes (Post-Lesson): - Make a note of what exercises or demonstrations were most effective. - Identify any areas where students had particular difficulty and consider how to address these in future lessons. - Gather student feedback to adjust the pace and focus of upcoming sessions. --- This lesson plan aims to provide students with a practical understanding and foundational skills in volleyball, fostering both their physical abilities and their appreciation for teamwork and strategic play.