Ateneo de Davao University

Senior High School

Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

Subject: Physical Education & Health 2

Grade: Grade 11
Semester: 2ND Semester

SESSION GUIDE 10 (LECTURE)

TOPIC: Volleyball: Basic Skills and Player Positions

Objectives:
At the end of the session the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the basic skills in basketball.
2. Distinguish the different player positions of the sport.
3. Develop interest about the benefits of volleyball to one’s fitness and health.

PRAYER:

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve;

To give, and not count the cost;
To fight, and not to heed the wounds;
To toil, and not to seek for rest;
To labor, and not ask for reward, except that knowing that I am doing your will. Amen.

TASKS: Read and understand the reading material provided (MODULE 9_ Exercise for Fitness)
A. Do Activity: Riddle Me This!
B. Complete the My Game Plan Activity
C. Answer Journal 10

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

ACTIVITY: RIDDLE ME THIS!

NAME: _____________________________________________ _____ DATE: _________________

Directions: The learner will be given a time to guess the riddles found below.

RIDDLE 1: Why are porcupines so good at volleyball?

ANSWER: ___________________________________

RIDDLE 2: Why can’t fish play volleyball?

ANSWER: ___________________________________

RIDDLE 3: What is served, but not by a waiter; and an ace but not a card?

ANSWER: ___________________________________

Processing Questions:
1. How do you feel after doing the activity?
2. What do you think are the skills that should be mastered in volleyball?
3. Why do you think it is important to know about these skills?

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

LECTURE

BASIC SKILLS IN VOLLEYBALL

When volleyball was invented in 1895, there was no specific number of contacts for each team to transfer the ball to the
other side. With the development of the game some skills were introduced to the sport and the rules also developed. In the
Philippines by 1916, the skill set and spike was introduced and, four years later, a “three hits’ rule and a rule against hitting
from the back row was established. In modern volleyball, there are five basic skills for you to learn. They are dig pass, toss,
spike, block, and serve.

Dig Pass
Dig pass is also called a pass or a bump. In this skill the player hits the ball with
his/her forehand and passes it to the next player who sets or tosses the ball. This is
often done when the opposing team serves the ball and the other team receives the
ball in preparation for an attack.

Tips in performing a good dig pass:

1. Position the legs properly. One leg should be slightly in front in order to push the ball forward to the setter.
2. Both arms should be together with the forearm facing toward the setter.
3. In order to achieve a stable platform on your forearm, shrug the shoulders in order to keep the forearms firm. Remember
not to lick the elbows, just keep them straight and firm.
4. When passing the ball forward, do not swing the arms for it will change the direction of the ball. Use the legs instead to
push the ball upward using the forearm as the platform where the ball should land.

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

Toss
The toss is most likely the second contact of a play. The main goal of tossing is to toss trhe
ball up in the air in order for the spiker to hit it properly and to make a successful attack to
score a point. The setter coordinates the offensive movements and decides which player
will hit the ball.

Tips on how to perform a good toss:

1. Open your hands properly as if you are holding the ball with both hands.
2. Position your hands above your forehead, with your elbows raised at shoulder level.
3. As the ball drops, bend your arms as if you are absorbing the ball landing toward you.
Remember you have to go under the ball. Make sure you see the ball in between your
hands.
4. When the ball touches your fingers, quickly push it up. Avoid holding the ball for too
long or have a double contact with the ball for a violation will be called. Do not let the palms of your hands touch the ball.
5. Do not forget to follow through. When you have already tossed the ball, all of your fingers should be pointing upward
and towards the person you are setting the ball to.

Serve
Serving the ball signals the start of a volleyball game. A player serves the ball to drive it toward the opponent’s court. The
harder you serve the ball, the more difficult for the opponent to receive it and make an attack. A service that lands on the
court of the opponent without being touched is called an ace. It is also an ace if it goes outside of the playing court after it is
touched by an opposing player.

Three Basic Serves

Underhand serve is a serve in which the player strikes the ball below the
waist instead of tossing it up and striking it above the head. Underhand
serve are considered very easy to receive.

Overhand serve is a kind of serve wherein a player tosses the ball and
strikes it over his/her head with an open hand. This serve is sometimes
called as float serve of a top spin. It is the basic serve used in
professional leagues.

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

Jump serve is an overhead serve where the ball is first tossed high up in the
air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with
the ball, hitting it strong with a topspin. This is the most popular serve among
college and professional teams.

Spike or Attack
The spike, also known as the attack, is usually the third contact a team
makes with the ball. The objective of attacking is to handle the ball so that
it lands on the opponent’s court and cannot be defended. A player makes
a series of steps (approach), jumps and swing at the ball. At the moment
of contact, the hitter’s arm is fully extended above his or her head and
slightly forward, making the highest possible contact while maintaining the
ability to deliver a powerful hit. The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap and
a rapid forward contraction of the entire body to drive the ball. A “kill” is
the slang term for an attack that is not returned by the other team thus
resulting to a point.

Block
Blocking is one of the important skills in volleyball, which is seldom taught to
students in regular physical education. It may be because it requires a player to
be able to jump as high as possible to be able to reach the top of the net, and
deflect an attack or spike. It also requires proper timing, positioning, and strong
upper extremities. Side stepping and cross-stepping are also important to
enable the blocker to move from one side of the court to the other, without
removing eye contact with the ball. A successful block above the net may be
done only by the front players to avoid a blocking fault.

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

Player Positioning in Volleyball

1. The setter – orchestrates the offense of the team. He/she aims for second touch with the main responsibility of placing
the ball in the air where the attackers can bring the ball into the opponent’s court for a point.
2. The libero – is the defensive specialist of the team responsible for receiving an attack or serve. He/she usually has the
quickest reaction time and best passing skills. A libero wears a differently colored jersey from his/her teammates.
3. The middle blocker or middle hitter – can execute very fast attacks that usually take place near the setter. He/she
specializes in blocking to stop equally fast plays from the opponent and then quickly set up a double block at the sides of
the court.
4. The outside hitter or left-side hitter – attacks from near the left antenna. The outside hitter is usually the most consistent
hitter on the team and gets the most sets.
5. The opposite hitter or right-side hitter - performs the defensive task for a volleyball team in the front row. His/her
primary responsibilities are to put up a well-formed block against the opponent.

D. Reflection
1. Choose one important skill in volleyball you want to learn. Explain why.
2. How will does learning these skills relate to your daily life?
3. How will you encourage a younger friend or family member to engage in sports like
volleyball?

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

ACTION:
NAME: MY GAME PLAN
_____________________________________________ _____ DATE: _________________

Directions: Act as if you are the coach of both teams playing for a volleyball game. Arrange
the players on their proper position on a player court during a match. Base your answer on a
given player’s profile. Write the jersey number of the player on your illustration for the game
plan.

PLAYER PROFILE
BLUE TEAM RED TEAM
JERSEY JERSEY
PLAYER POSITION PLAYER POSITION
NUMBER NUMBER
A 02 LIBERO G 18 MIDDLE BLOCKER
B 04 OUTSIDE HITTER H 15 SETTER
C 06 OPPOSITE HITTER I 12 OPPOSITE HITTER
D 08 OPPOSITE HITTER J 09 LIBERO
E 10 MIDDLE BLOCKER K 06 OUTSIDE HITTER
F 12 SETTER L 03 OPPOSITE HITTER

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 Ateneo de Davao University
Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

REFLECTION:
NAME: Reflective Journal #11
_____________________________________________ _____ DATE: _________________

1. Choose one important skill in volleyball you want to learn. Explain why.
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2. How will does learning these skills relate to your daily life?
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3. How will you encourage a younger friend or family member to engage in sports like volleyball?

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Prayer: Prayer after class.

Dear Lord,

Thank you that you promise us

That when two or more come together in Your name
You are with us. Thank you, Lord,
that you have been with us throughout this lesson
And that you are with us right now.
Despite this pandemic we are still learning
Inspire us as we leave this place
To love and serve You always.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.

REFERENCES:
Course Syllabus for Physical Education 2

Enjoy Life with P.E. and Health by Grace estela C. mateo, Ph.D.
Physical Fitness for College Freshmen by Virginia D. Oyco

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Senior High School
Km. 7, MacArthur Highway Bangkal, Talomo, Davao City
A.Y: 2020-2021

Core Concepts in Health by Paul M. Incel, Walaton T. Roth

Read more helpful tips and advice for a fit and healthy lifestyle on the Generation Zen blog section at Edukasyon.ph now!
Compilation on Physical Fitness and Wellness by Ms. Hendely Y. Arreza
DepEd Central Office. First Edition, 2016.

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