Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 2

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Performance objectives

• Identify and describe the zones and rotational order in volleyball.
• Demonstrate correct zonal positioning and rotation in volleyball.
• Explain the basic techniques of grip and pushing in hockey.
• Analyze common mistakes in the hockey push pass and how to correct them.

Lesson summary

Volleyball is a very popular sport in Ghana, played in our schools during inter-house competitions and even in our communities for fun. To play it well and avoid confusion, every player must understand their position and how to move on the court. It's not about running anywhere you like! Today, we will learn the secret to organised volleyball: the system of zones and rotation. Understanding this system is like knowing the rules of traffic; it prevents chaos and helps your team work together to score points and win. This knowledge improves teamwork, communication, and discipline, skills that are important not just in sports but in all areas of our lives.

Lesson notes

(25 minutes)

This section is the core of our lesson. We will break down the concepts of zones and rotation step-by-step. A. The Volleyball Court and its Zones

First, let's understand the layout of the court. A volleyball court is divided into two halves by a net. Each half is for one team. Each team's side is further divided into six zones. These zones are imaginary squares that help players know their positions. The Attack Line (or 3-Metre Line): This line divides each side into a front row and a back row. Front Row Zones: Zones 2, 3, and 4. Players in these zones are the primary attackers. Back Row Zones: Zones 1, 6, and 5. Players in these zones are primarily responsible for defence and passing, and they cannot attack the ball above the net while in front of the attack line.

Let's look at the zones by their numbers and positions:

Evaluation guide

• Apply basic skills in performing individual and team sports (e.g., volleyball - zones
• and rotational order on the court in volleyball).
• Collaborative learning: Numbers 1 -6 are written on sizeable cards. Place each card
• number on the appropriate zone on the court. Using the placement of the cards, learners