1. Students will show ability to track an object to their hands/fingers.
2. Students will be able to contact the object and control the direction of the of the object.
3. Students will show understanding of basic vocabulary associated with the overhead pass/set skill.
4. Students will be aware of appropriate time to use the skill during volley tennis play.
5. Students will be able to work individually, with a partner, and as a member of a small group.

Talk briefly about history of the sport of volleyball. Check for background knowledge - Has anyone ever played volleyball? Watched a game? Used their hands to control a ball or other object?

Today's activity to will be the Overhead Pass or Set as it can be used during volleyball or volley tennis play. It is used to redirect a ball which is moving at a high or medium level into the best position to be played by a teammate. It is used as a pass to a teammate or a set for a spike. It is high enough to allow time for a teammate to move into position.

1. Students should locate their "fingerpads." There are a few hand positions - but generally, encourage students to position their hands just above eye level, fingers spread creating a triangle window with thumbs and index fingers. Elbows are away from the body.
2. The player will need to move into the path of the ball.
3. Watch the ball contact the fingers just above the forehead. Allow them to "give" on contact.
4. Knees are bent (one leg slightly ahead of the other, forward-back stride position) and extend the legs.
5. The follow through occurs when arms and legs are quickly extended to produce force.
6. Contact is timed so the ball is hit at the moment of "peak force" ad the arms and legs extend.
7. The action should be one smooth and continuous movement.

Practice the motion of the overhead pass without equipment.Each student to have an object that best fits their ability level. (When allowing a bounce, students should switch to volleyballs or an object that will bounce back.) Check for understanding - Fingerpads, Triangle Windos, Path, Knees, Follow-through

1. Toss a ball slightly, catch it on fingerpads.
2. Toss-Set-Catch to self
3. If available, students can go to a wall and set back and forth against a wall.
4. Continuous sets (in a row, for time)
5. Allow a bounce between sets, continuous sets
6. Partner - One ball per pair - Students face partners (have 2 rows with those setting all facing same direction. Partner one tosses, partner two can allow a bounce and then set back; partner one catches. Repeat 5 or so times; Change positions.
7. If students are ready, have them try continuous sets back and forth, allowing a bounce if needed.
8. Students can combine this skill with the bump and bump and set back and forth.
9. Students can get into a group of 4-6, with one ball and see how long they can keep the ball in the air using the set, the bump, or a combination of the two.
10. Teacher can have students keep count of how many continuous bumps/sets a group has - award points for bump (1) or the set (2) and allow for a bounce between hits, if needed.

Review cues for the skill - have them pair share when you ask: Show someone the position of your fingerpads. Tell someone where to contact the ball. Show someone the position of your legs. Tell someone when you would use this skill. What other skills are used in volley tennis/volleyball?

• Student in a wheelchair can work with a partner using a soft object.
• The grass may be a space where the activity can begin, but using the bounce between hits will be difficult.
• Show a video of the skill as used in a game.
• Bring in a guest speaker to demonstrate or a professional athlete to increase interest in the skill/game.