SERVING TECHNIQUE:
Underarm Serve
1) hold ball in non-dominant hand around waist level out in front of you, stood with foot forward in relation to the same side the ball is held on (e.g. ball held in left, left foot forward), striking hand starting down by pocket
2) with hitting hand, create a "flat" fist so ball flies in a straight line
3) aim on the ball where you want to me contact (middle) and look with your eyes where you want the volleyball to end up (at target)
4) back lift striking hand to waist level which will help generate more power and strike ball (by either throwing up into air slightly or lettiing volleyball fall from hand), following through aiming at your target
Students will pair up and practise this technique. Either time students so they get enough turns each or tell them to aim for 10 or 20 serves each.
OPTIONAL - depending on year level/ability of class!
Overhand Serve
1) hold ball in non-dominant hand around waist level out in front of you, stood with foot forward in relation to the opposite side the ball is held on (e.g. ball held in left, right foot forward), striking hand starting up by ear/flat hand pointing down to ground
2) sight target on the volleyball as to where your hand will make contact (centre) and look in direction of target
3) toss the ball up directly above your head and acorss to your right side where you will strike the ball by extending your hitting arm and making contact with your palm in the centre of the volleyball whilst simultaneously stepping forward with your left foot to generate more power into the serve
4) follow through with your serve to ensure volleyball will go in intended direction
Students will move back with their partner and practise overhand serve back and forth to each other - can time or aim for 10 to 20 serves each.