PlaySport - activitydetails

		Over the Top

Tactical Focus:
Setting up for attack

	Two players stand in the middle of rectangle on centre line to form the net.
	Teams are one each side of the net, facing each other.
	Game begins when Team 1 serves the ball over the net to the other side.
	Net players must stay on the centre line and attempt to block the serve.
	Receiving player catches the ball, passes it to his partner and then his partner serves the ball underhand back over the net.
	Point is scored if ball lands on the floor within the other team’s court.
	Play continues until ball goes out of bounds, hits the floor, or is intercepted by the net players.
	Rotate positions (i.e. net players and players) after 5 points are scored by one team OR if the blocking pair blocks a serve.

	Allow one bounce and players use bumping skills and/or setting skills to pass to teammate or to send over the net.
	Modify the number of players.
	Modify the size of playing surface.
	Modify the type of ball (e.g. beach ball, bladder ball - inside of old volleyball).

	When serving, what parts of the court increase your chances of scoring a point?
	Between players, sides, back.
	For those in the "net position" a wide and high shape as well as a wide shape created with your partner covers the most space and avoids a block.

	Use large, light, soft coloured balls.
	Allow the players to toss the ball over the net instead of serve the ball.
	Use half of the court.
	Play the game by rolling the ball.
	Allow the ball to bounce before players catch it.
	All players sit on the floor.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY

Moderate

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Participant Grouping

Six players total, two per team, two make the net.

Equipment

Balls (e.g. beach, foam, paper, wiffle gator): Variety

Playing Area

Gymnasium
Outdoors

Safety

Players forming the net have hands free for protection. ONLY underhand serves are permitted


		Life Skills Development
		Coping and Self-Management Skills
		What was the biggest challenge for your team?
		How did you adapt to the challenge?
		Where have you struggled to overcome challenge in making nutritional and healthy active lifestyle choices?
		Why is being adaptable important to healthy living?
		Why is working with others important to try and solve challenges?


		FUNdamental Skills
		Stability Skills
		Vertical Jump for Blocking
		Preparation Phase: Crouch to a 90o bend at knees while having a forward body lean in preparation for using the whole body.
		Execution Phase: Start with arms behind body and extend upwards to generate upward motion. Simultaneously extend legs by pushing off of the ground with all your bodies force.
		Follow Through Phase: Land first with toes, followed by bending heels, ankles, knees and hips in order to cushion the impact of the ground.