Volleyball Drills Assessment
25 points possible
GRADING RUBRIC
Standards Based
Skill Assessment / Demonstrates excellent understanding of skills and strategies. Intense practice produces growth in skill/strategy development. / Demonstrates basic skills and strategies with ease, shows good skill/strategy
improvement.
/ Performs most skills and game strategies at an introductory level.
/ Demonstrates satisfactory
understanding of skill concepts.
/ Demonstrates inadequate
skills with little or no development. Displays poor
understanding of basic skills
and game strategy.
SKILLS
1. Bump/Pass
Make a flat surface with arms by placing one hand in palm of the other
Move feet to get under the ball with knees bent
Aim towards your target
Meet the ball with your arms (Do not swing your arms)
2. Setting
Elbows high by the ears
Make a diamond shape with your hands using your thumb and index fingers
Bend knees
Quick “catch” and push with your fingers
Extend your arms and wrist and flick to the ceiling
3. Underhand Serve (6th Grade)
Face your target
Hold the ball with your non striking hand (Do not toss the ball high in the air)
Step with the opposite foot and bring your striking hand back
As your hand comes forward, strike the ball with the heel of your hand
Follow through toward your target
4. Overhand Serve (6th grade option, 7th and 8th Grade must)
Face your target
Step forward with the foot opposite of the striking/serving hand
Toss the ball, 3-4 feet above your head and in front of the serving shoulder
Transfer weight from your back foot to your front foot while striking
Strike the ball with an open hand in one continuous motion following through
Keep your eyes on the ball (see actual contact take place)
5. Effort
*Grade based on the above rubric
Standards Covered:
6th grade
1.1 Volley an object repeatedly with a partner using the forearm pass
1.9 Combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game
2.4 Provide feedback to a partner to assist in the development and improvement of movement skills
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
2.6 Explain the role of the legs, shoulders and forearm in the forearm pass
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 4 Days
per week
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts
7th grade
1.1 Demonstrate mature technique for the following patterns: striking and
volleying
2.1 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of
Striking and volleying
2.2 Apply feedback from the teacher or others to improve skill performance
3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 4 days
per week
5.3 Accept responsibility for individual improvement
5.3 Demonstrate acceptance of differences in gender, physical development,
and personal preferences as they affect participation in physical activity
5.4 Evaluate the effect of encouraging words and phrases to others while
participating in a group physical activity
5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity
8th grade
1.4 Apply locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills to team physical activities.
2.2 Explain the rotation principles used in performing various manipulative skills.
2.4 Identify the characteristics of a highly skilled performance for the purpose of improving one’s own performance.
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.2 Organize and work cooperatively with a group to achieve the goals of the group.
5.7 Model support toward individuals of all ability levels & encourage others to be supportive and inclusive of all individuals.